The History of "Punch" 1841 - 1895

| With Numerous Illustrations |

M.H. Spielmann

A history of the venerable periodical, with much attention given to the political aspects of the editorial policy, and to writers such as Horace Mayhew and Percival Leigh. The importance of the cartoons and other illustrations is also stressed, with many artists including George du Maurier and Sir John Tenniel discussed. Well-illustrated with engravings, photographs, facsimiles. Table of contents with chapter summaries, list of illustrations, two appendices, index.

Cassell and Company Ltd, 1895. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very good. 592 pages. No dust jacket. Burgundy cloth boards with gilt lettering. Pages are slightly yellowed with light foxing to text block edge and inscription to the endpapers. Binding is firm with light corner bumping and moderate tanning around the edges of the boards. Spine is tanned with very light shelf wear.

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