Description: “Great activity at the offices of the Royal Geographical Society on the arrival of the news that a small island in the Pacific Ocean has been obliterated by a volcanic eruption.”SOURCE: This is an original cartoon from British Punch humor/satire magazine, drawn by J. H. Dowd and published May 25, 1921 pulled from the magazine, original not a modern reproduction. Full size: 8 x 10 1/2 inches, including borders. Cartoon size cropped as shown in the first image measures 6 x 7 inches. Condition -- very good: bright and clean, the page has been humidified and flattened for best appearance and for framing; unrelated text on both the front (lower portion) and back, with some show-through possible -- please look closely. ________________________________________________________________ Over 5,000 Punch cartoons listed for sale (store category "Punch cartoons") -- humor, satire and propaganda; combine orders and save shipping charges. Questions are always welcome. If buying more than one, please use 'Add to Basket' instead of 'Buy now' then hit "send total" so I can adjust the invoice for shipping. WHAT IS PUNCH? Punch, a magazine of humor and satire, ran from 1841-2002. A very British institution renowned internationally for its wit and irreverence, it helped to coin the term "cartoon" in its modern sense as a humorous illustration. Punch was the world's most celebrated magazine of wit and satire. From its early years as a campaigner for social justice to its transformation into national icon, Punch played a central role in the formation of British identity -- and how the rest of the world saw the British nation. In its formative years Punch combined humors, illustration and political debate with a fresh and radical audacity. During its heyday in the late 1800s, it reflected the conservative views of the growing middle-classes and copies of it could be found in the libraries of diplomats, cabinet ministers and even royalty. In the Western world, Punch played a significant role in the development of satire. In the world of illustration, it practically revolutionized it. Over the decades as it charted the interests, concerns and frustrations of the country and today it stands as an invaluable source of cartoon art, satire, but as primary source material for historians.
Price: 11.95 USD
Location: Milton, Vermont
End Time: 2025-01-03T21:14:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Artist: J. H. Dowd
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1921
Color: Black and White
Style: Cartoon
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Subject: Geography
