"Waiting only Waiting !" : The Closing Scene of the Great Statesman's Life. (Gladstone) 1898.

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  • "Waiting only Waiting !" : The Closing Scene of the Great Statesman's Life. (Gladstone) 1898.

  • Double Page Drawing.
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For Sale is a Double Page from "The Graphic, May 28th, 1898," showing a Drawing by Sydney P. Hall, for the Death of Gladstone, called "Waiting only Waiting !" : The Closing Scene of the Great Statesman's Life."

A few days before he died Mr. Gladstone was asked if he had any pain. He replied, "Oh, no. I am quite comfortable. I am only waiting, only waiting." Nor did he have long to wait.  The last three days he was scarcely conscious, and except when roused to take a spoonful or two of nourishment he lay very quiet and restful.

Condition is Very Good, with small binding holes present.