Wd Ho Collection (#2)

Free Fare, Jockey: B. Hobbs, 1939. Winner of the General Peace Open Hurdle Race at Lingfield in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Foxglove II. Jockey: G. Richards, 1939. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Foxbrough II, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939. Foxborough II ridden by Pat Beasley won the 1938 Middle Park race. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Foray, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939. Foray ridden by Pat Beasley won the 1938 Kings Stand Stakes. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Flares, Jockey: R. A. Jones, 1939
Flares, Jockey: R.A. Jones, 1939. Winner of the Ascot Gold Cup in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Fair Copy, Jockey: R. Perryman, 1939. Richard Perryman was one of the best jockeys riding between the wars. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Couvert, Jockey: C. Richards, 1939. Winner of the Royal Hunt Cup. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Cosmopolitan, Jockey: J. Crouch, 1939. Owned by King George VI. Jockey Jackie Crouch died in a plane crash at the age of 25. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O

Challenge, Jockey: E. Smith, 1939. Winner of the Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Cave Man, Jockey: C. Richards, 1939. Winner of the Chester Vase and Jersey Stakes at Ascot in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Bookseller, Jockey: G. Richards, 1939. Winner of the 1938 Great Yorkshire Handicap at Doncaster. Sir Gordon Richards (1904- 1986)

Black Speck, Jockey: A. Richardson, 1939; being led in by owner Mrs J V Rank after victory at the Newbury Summer Cup. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O

Bois Roussel, Jockey: E. C. Elliott, 1939; being led in by his owner Peter Beatty after victory at the Epsom Derby in 1938

Battleship, Jockey: B. Hobbs, 1939. Battleship (1927-1958) was an American thoroughbred racehorse who is the only horse to have won both the American Grand National

Lambeth Palace, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

The Guildhall, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Old Wooden Houses, Collingwood St. 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Old Houses, Aldgate, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Water-Gate, York House, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Staple Inn, Holborn, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

The Charterhouse, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

The Garden, Staple Inn, Holborn, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Chapel of St. Peter, Tower Green, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

The Old Curiosity Shop, Portsmouth Street, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

South Square, Grays Inn, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Stationers Hall, Paternoster Row, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

St. Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

St. Jamess Palace, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Pump Court, The Temple, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Old Watch House, Giltspur Street, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

The George, Southwark, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Strand Lane, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

The Mitre, Ely Place, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Turners House, Chelsea, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Cliffords Inn, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Inner Temple Gate-House, Fleet Street, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

An Old Tavern, Limehouse, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Tudor Gate-House, Lincolns Inn, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Abbots Court, Westminster Abbey, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Sir Malcolm Campbells Bluebird, 1938. Blue Bird K3 is a hydroplane powerboat commissioned in 1937 by Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948). From Speed. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, Great Britain and Ireland, 1938]

Mormon Meteor (A Jenkins), 1938. The Mormon Meteor I and III were two land speed record cars built in the 1930s by David Abbott Ab Jenkins (1883-1956). From Speed. [W.D. & H.O

Speed of the Wind (Captain G. E. T. Eyston & A. Denly), 1938. Artists: George Eyston, Unknown
Speed of the Wind (Captain G. E. T. Eyston & A. Denly), 1938. Speed of Wind was a British Land Speed Record holder of the 1930s, driven by Captain George Edward Thomas Eyston (1897-1979). From Speed

Thunderbolt (Captain G. E. T. Eyston), 1938. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
Thunderbolt (Captain G. E. T. Eyston), 1938. Thunderbolt was a British Land Speed Record holder of the 1930s, driven by Captain George Edward Thomas Eyston (1897-1979). From Speed. [W.D. & H.O

Supermarine Spitfire Fighter, 1938. The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries during

Walter de la Mare, 1937. Artist: Walter de la Mare
Walter de la Mare (1873-1956), English poet and novelist, 1937. Cigarette card 9 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

A. J. Cronin, 1937. Artist: Archibald Joseph Cronin
Archibald Joseph Cronin (1896-1981), Scottish novelist, physician and author, 1937. Cigarette card 7 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Warwick Deeping, 1937
George Warwick Deeping (1877-1950), prolific English novelist and short story writer and doctor, 1937. Cigarette card 8 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Marjorie Bowen, 1937
Marjorie Bowen, pseudonym of Mrs Gabrielle Margaret Vere Long nee Campbell (1885-1952), British author who wrote historical romances, supernatural horror stories, popular history and biography, 1937

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"Exploring the Timeless Artistry of WD & HO: From Rafael Sabatini to H. R. H. PSS Alexander of Teck" Step into a world where art and history intertwine, as we delve into the captivating works of WD & HO. With their mysterious identity, these unknown artists have left an indelible mark on various masterpieces throughout time. In 1937, Rafael Sabatini's imagination came alive under the skilled hands of WD & HO. Their artistic prowess breathed life into his words, creating a visual feast for all who beheld it. Transporting us back to 1908, H. R. H. PSS Alexander of Teck became immortalized through the strokes of WD & HO Wills. The regal aura emanating from this artwork captures the essence of royalty in its purest form. Fast forward to 1938, where speed and power take center stage with Ernst Henne's iconic 494 C. C. B. M. W motorcycle. In collaboration with WD & HO, this masterpiece showcases both technical precision and artistic brilliance. The Coronation Scot Express roars onto the scene in L. M. S. R. 's grandeur during that same year - 1938. Through their brushstrokes, WD & HO encapsulate the elegance and majesty that epitomize this legendary locomotive. Journeying across railway lines brings us to G. W. R. 's Bristolian Express in 1938 - another triumph for WD & HO's creative genius. This artwork transports viewers back to an era when train travel was synonymous with luxury and sophistication. Speed demons will be captivated by E. Kluge's thrilling ride on a roaring 248 C. C D. K. W motorcycle in 1938 – brought vividly to life by none other than our enigmatic artists themselves. H. L Daniell’s powerful Norton motorcycle takes center stage next as it races through time at breakneck speed.