Political cartoon commenting on the British government authorising the Rothschilds to buy out the Khedive's share holding in the Suez Canal for £4, 080,000 in November 1875. Benjamin Disraeli is pictured handing over a bag of gold to the Khedive while the British Lion holds the key to India (Suez Canal) in it's paws. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator, graphic humourist, and political cartoonist. Dated 19th century

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