c1906 Mr. Punch's Life in London

Description

Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

From the Punch Library of Humour. A humorous illustrated collection of London scenes, capturing the essence of city life through the eyes of Mr. Punch, a fictional character who embodies the wit and charm of the era. With a rich array of comedic illustrations and writings that explore various aspects of urban life, rather than focusing on conventional storylines or characters. With pictures from a range of popular humorists including: Charles Keene, George Du Maurier, E. T. Reed, Fred Pegram, and C. E. Brock, amongst others. Edited by Sir John Alexander Hammerton, an English journalist described by the Dictionary of National Biography as "the most successful creator of large-scale works of reference that Britain has known". Dated from the National Trust Libraries.