1865 FAMED Illustrations PUNCH Pictures of Life & Character JOHN LEECH Comic ART
“Pictures of Life & Character by John Leech” is a compilation from the renowned Mr. Punch collection, showcasing the quirks and nuances of 19th-century British society. Through a plethora of woodcut engravings, ranging from 1 to 6 per page, Leech, a celebrated English caricaturist, brings forth a blend of humorous and sharp observations. Renowned for his contributions to Punch Magazine, Leech masterfully combines political satire and light-hearted social comedy, offering readers a delightful window into the era’s middle-class sensibilities.
This 1865 volume includes the first and second series of John Leech’s pictorial collections.
1865 FAMED Illustrations PUNCH Pictures of Life & Character JOHN LEECH Comic ART
“Pictures of Life & Character by John Leech” is a compilation from the renowned Mr. Punch collection, showcasing the quirks and nuances of 19th-century British society. Through a plethora of woodcut engravings, ranging from 1 to 6 per page, Leech, a celebrated English caricaturist, brings forth a blend of humorous and sharp observations. Renowned for his contributions to Punch Magazine, Leech masterfully combines political satire and light-hearted social comedy, offering readers a delightful window into the era’s middle-class sensibilities.
This 1865 volume includes the first and second series of John Leech’s pictorial collections.
Item number: #41346
Price: $499
LEECH, John
Pictures of Life & Character by John Leech. From the Collection of Mr. Punch.
London: Bradbury, Evans, and Co., 1865.
Details:
- Collation: Complete; 2 parts in 1 tome
- First Series – 94
- Second Series – 96
- Profusely illustrated throughout
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~12.5in X 18in (31.5cm x 46cm)
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41346
Categories
Arts & Architecture
European History
Authors
LEECH, John
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete