"John Wilkes, Esq." engraving by William Hogarth — 1763 Steve Ferguson and "The Irish Brigade" sticker

and "The Irish Brigade" sticker

The first edition of this book

The parties appear in different colors

I have caused

Since this is the bicentennial of Lafayette's famous visit to the United States

"John Wilkes, Esq." engraving by William Hogarth — 1763 Steve Ferguson and "The Irish Brigade" stickerUpdated on September 12, 2025: This has been sold. Caricatural portrait of John Wilkes holding the cap of Liberty and the Staff of Maintenance. Beside him, Issues 17 and 45 of his newspaper. As explained by The Museum of the American Revolution, "The number 45 and the name John Wilkes became a symbol for many on both sides of the Atlantic arguing for a more liberal government and freedom of speech." The text at the bottom reads . . . John Wilkes, Esq.