The history of "Punch" / by M.H. Spielmann ; with numerous illustrations
1895, First Edition. London ; Paris ; Melbourne : Cassell and Company, Limited. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, leather backed green buckram boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 592 pages; Loosely inserted is a manuscript postcard from the author dated Sept., '31 from Uplands, Folkestone addressed to Malcolm Elwin (literary biographer). Dickens interest; his short submission on London sanitation was 'declined with thanks'; the text is reproduced here. Subjects; Journalists - England. English wit and humor - History and criticism. Journalists, English. Journalism - Great Britain - History - 19th century. Periodicals - Publishing - Great Britain - History - 19th century.Journalists - Great BritainEnglish wit and humor, Pictorial.Caricatures and cartoons - England. Item #224110
Price: €120.00