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"Exploring the Timeless Artistry of WD & HO: From Rafael Sabatini to H. R. H

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Rafael Sabatini, 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills

Rafael Sabatini, 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950), Italian/English writer of novels of romance and adventure, 1937. Cigarette card 30 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Background imageWd Ho Collection: H. R. H, PSS. Alexander of Teck, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills

H. R. H, PSS. Alexander of Teck, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.R.H, PSS. Alexander of Teck, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Background imageWd Ho Collection: 494 C. C. B. M. W. (Ernst Henne), 1938

494 C. C. B. M. W. (Ernst Henne), 1938
494 C.C. B.M.W. (Ernst Henne), 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Coronation Scot Express, L. M. S. R. 1938

Coronation Scot Express, L. M. S. R. 1938
Coronation Scot Express, L.M.S.R. 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Bristolian Express, G. W. R. 1938

Bristolian Express, G. W. R. 1938
Bristolian Express, G.W.R. 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: 248 C. C. D. K. W. (E. Kluge), 1938

248 C. C. D. K. W. (E. Kluge), 1938
248 C.C. D.K.W. (E. Kluge), 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: 499 C. C. Norton (H. L. Daniell), 1938

499 C. C. Norton (H. L. Daniell), 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Hawker Hurricane Fighter, 1938

Hawker Hurricane Fighter, 1938. The Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was designed and predominantly produced by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. for the Royal Air Force

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Clara Bow (1905-1965), American actress and sex symbol, 1928. Artist: WD & HO Wills

Clara Bow (1905-1965), American actress and sex symbol, 1928. Artist: WD & HO Wills
Clara Bow (1905-1965), American actress and sex symbol, 1928. Bow was widely recognized as an archetypal flapper and the original It Girl

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Axe-Head, 1923

Axe-Head, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Background imageWd Ho Collection: The Menat, 1923

The Menat, 1923. Symbol of the ancient Egyptian goddess Hathor, worn for protection, fertility and virility. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London)

Background imageWd Ho Collection: The Hand, 1923

The Hand, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Background imageWd Ho Collection: 348 C. C. Velocette (Stanley Woods), 1938

348 C. C. Velocette (Stanley Woods), 1938
348 C.C. Velocette (Stanley Woods), 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: German High-Speed Motor Coach, 1938

German High-Speed Motor Coach, 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Napier Railton (John Cobb), 1938

Napier Railton (John Cobb), 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Flying Spray (Captain G. E. T. Eyston), 1938

Flying Spray (Captain G. E. T. Eyston), 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: De Havilland Comet Racer, 1938

De Havilland Comet Racer, 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: B. F. W. Messerschmitt Bf. 109 Fighter, 1938

B. F. W. Messerschmitt Bf. 109 Fighter, 1938
B.F.W. Messerschmitt Bf. 109 Fighter, 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Mercedes-Benz (Rudolf Caracciola), 1938

Mercedes-Benz (Rudolf Caracciola), 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: E. R. A. (Raymond Mays), 1938

E. R. A. (Raymond Mays), 1938
E.R.A. (Raymond Mays), 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Auto-Union (Bernd Rosemeyer), 1938

Auto-Union (Bernd Rosemeyer), 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: M. G. Magnette (Major A. T. G. Gardner), 1938

M. G. Magnette (Major A. T. G. Gardner), 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Waterbird, Jockey: E. Smith, 1939

Waterbird, Jockey: E. Smith, 1939. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Unbreakable, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939

Unbreakable, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Shalfleet, Jockey: R. Perryman, 1939

Shalfleet, Jockey: R. Perryman, 1939. Winners of the July Cup, Newmarket, as well as the Beaufort Handicap, manchester, and the October Stakes, Newmarket

Background imageWd Ho Collection: St. Magnus, Jockey: R. Perryman, 1939

St. Magnus, Jockey: R. Perryman, 1939. Winners of the Liverpool Spring Cup and Queen Anne Stakes in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Portobello, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939

Portobello, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939. Portobello was unbeaten in 1938 and won most of his five races with ease. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Rockfel, Jockey: H. Wragg, 1939

Rockfel, Jockey: H. Wragg, 1939. In 1938 British jockey and racehorse trainer Harry Wragg rode the filly Rockfel, whom he described as the best horse he had ever ridden

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Pasch, Jockey: G. Richards, 1939

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

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Morse Code, Jockey: D. Morgan, 1939

Morse Code, Jockey: D. Morgan, 1939. Winners of Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1938. Danny Morgan, had the distinction of riding for three kings of England, winning for two - Edward Vlll and George Vl

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Meadow, Jockey: T. Weston, 1939

Meadow, Jockey: T. Weston, 1939. In 1933 Tommy Weston on Hyperion recorded what is considered the greatest Derby-winning performance of all time by beating high class rivals by an official margin of

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Kellsboro Jack, Jockey: D. Morgan, 1939

Kellsboro Jack, Jockey: D. Morgan, 1939. Kellsboro Jack won the Champion Steeplechase at Aintree in 1938 and had previously won the Grand National in 1933

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Helleniqua, Jockey: B. Guimard, 1939

Helleniqua, Jockey: B. Guimard, 1939. French mare, Helleniqua, was the winner of the Cambridge Stakes in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Carlisle, Jockey: B. Carslake, 1939

Carlisle, Jockey: B. Carslake, 1939. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Contrevent, Jockey: A. Tucker, 1939

Contrevent, Jockey: A. Tucker, 1939. When Arthur Tucker won the 1938 Cesarewitch on Contrevent, it was his first ride in England having previously trained in France

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Snake Lightning. Jockey: T. Hawcroft, 1939

Snake Lightning. Jockey: T. Hawcroft, 1939. Snake Lightning proved himself a good stayer in 1938 when running a dead heat with Naval Display for the Goodwood Stakes

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Zoltan, Jockey: M. Beary, 1939

Zoltan, Jockey: M. Beary, 1939. In the spring of 1938 Zoltan ridden by Michael Beary won the Esher Cup at Sandown Park. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Scottish Union, Jockey: B. Carslake, 1939

Scottish Union, Jockey: B. Carslake, 1939. Winner of The St Leger and second in the Epsom Derby in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Senor, Jockey: J. Crouch, 1939

Senor, Jockey: J. Crouch, 1939. 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. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Rogerstone Castle, Jockey: E. C. Elliott, 1939

Rogerstone Castle, Jockey: E. C. Elliott, 1939. Winner of the National Breeders Produce Stakes at Ascot in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Royal Danieli, Jockey: D. Moore, 1939

Royal Danieli, Jockey: D. Moore, 1939. Royal Danieli finished in second place at the 1938 Grand National. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Path of Peace, Jockey: M. Beary, 1939

Path of Peace, Jockey: M. Beary, 1939. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Prometheus, Jockey: W. Rickaby, 1939

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

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Monument, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939

Monument, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939. Winner of the 1938 Jubilee race. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Panorama, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939

Panorama, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939. Winner of seven races in which he competed in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Mirza II, Jockey: H. Wragg, 1939

Mirza II, Jockey: H. Wragg, 1939. Winner of the Greenham Plate at Newbury in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Legend of France, Jockey: A. Richardson, 1939

Legend of France, Jockey: A. Richardson, 1939. Winner of the White Rose Stakes at Hurst Park in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageWd Ho Collection: Golden Sovereign, Jockey: T. Weston, 1939

Golden Sovereign, Jockey: T. Weston, 1939. British jockey Tommy Weston rode a total of 1, 455 winners. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]



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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.