Description: It is hard to escape the legacy of the Punch Magazine. From 1841 to 2002, the magazine cast a satirical eye on life in Britain. It charted the interests, concerns and frustrations of the country and today it stands as an invaluable resource not just as cartoon art and satire, but as primary source material for social historians. Illustration by Bernard Partridge., original, not a modern reproduction, pulled from the April 17, 1918 issue of Punch magazine. Condition: still bright paper, lays flat for easy framing, unrelated text on backside with some show through on facing side. May be framed"IRELAND'S OPPORTUNITY." Irish-American (from the Fighting Front). "Say, you're missing the scrap of your life." Pat. "An' how d'ye know I'll not be in it yet, now they're makin' conscription voluntary?"Keywords: WW 1, colonialism, Conscription Crisis of 1918, Irish Anti-Conscription Committee, Military service Bill of 1918, Irish Nationalism. Background: The Conscription Crisis of 1918 stemmed from a move by the British government to impose conscription (military draft) in Ireland in April 1918 during the First World War [because of a desperate need more troops}. Vigorous opposition was led by trade unions, Irish nationalist parties and Roman Catholic bishops and priests. A conscription law was passed but was never put in effect; no one in Ireland was drafted into the British Army. The proposal and backlash galvanised support for political parties which advocated Irish separatism and influenced events in the lead-up to the Irish War of Independence.I have other hard-to-find original Punch cartoon illustrations for sale. Combine orders with no extra shipping fees. 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.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Questions welcome. Extra images can be added by request. International shipping available. All orders are carefully packaged for safe delivery. Experienced full time professional bookseller since 1994; print, map and poster seller since 2000.
Price: 11.95 USD
Location: Milton, Vermont
End Time: 2024-10-02T20:10:10.000Z
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
Artist: Bernard Partridge
Style: Vintage
Date of Creation: 1918
Width (Inches): 8 inches
Color: Black and White
Subject: Anti-Irish Conscription of WW 1
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Height (Inches): 10 1/2 inches
Type: Print
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
