'John-Bull, baited by the dogs of excise' Greetings Card

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Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:

'John-Bull, baited by the dogs of excise' NPG D12408

© National Portrait Gallery, London

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey

Grenville, William Pitt's first cousin, served as Speaker of the House of Commons (1789) and Foreign Secretary (1791-1801). The protégé and loyal follower of his cousin, Grenville was angered by Pitt's failure to oppose Addington and broke with him to join Fox and Grey in opposition. It was as head of the 'Ministry of All the Talents' coalition government, following Pitt's death, that Grenville was Prime Minister from 1806 to 1807. A reluctant leader, he resigned over George III's refusal... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.

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