Description: John Leech 1850s Young Troublesome or Master Jacky's Holidays 1st Edition Condition: antique/usedNo Jacket12 hand-colored plates/pagesNo tearsGilt on Title and EdgesInscribed by John LeechWater colored by Leech on all 12 pagesInscribed by Leech: 'To J. Reynolds Hole, with Young Troublesome's or rather old) Kindest John Leech signature John Leech (1817-1864) - British Caricaturist & Illustrator Discover the legacy of John Leech, a renowned British caricaturist and illustrator, famous for his contributions to the iconic magazine Punch.Date of Birth: August 29, 1817Date of Death: October 29, 1864Key Highlights:Best known for blending verbal and graphic satire, Leech catered to a broad middle-class audience with his unique style that combined political satire and light social comedy.His work often reflected contemporary prejudices, addressing issues like anti-Americanism and antisemitism, while advocating for social reforms.Leech's critical yet humorous cartoons on the Crimean War significantly influenced public perceptions of heroism, warfare, and Britain’s global role.Notably, he was the first illustrator of Charles Dickens' beloved novella A Christmas Carol (1843).A pioneer in the world of comics, Leech created the recurring character Mr. Briggs and introduced sequential illustrated gagsPlease see pictures, they are part of the item's description
Price: 500 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: John Leech
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Signed: Yes
Author: John Leech
Personalized: Yes
Publisher: Bradbury and Evans, London
Topic: Children's stories
Subject: Children's
Original/Facsimile: Original
