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Mr. Punch's Motor Book, First Edition

About the Item

Mr. Punch's Motor Book, London: Methuen and Co. Ltd., 1931. First edition hardcover with no dust jacket as issued. 99 pp. A humorous book of comics taken from Punch; or The London Charivari which was a British weekly magazine of satire established in 1841. These are the magazine's comics on the subject of motoring published between 1896 and 1931. The magazine helped to coin the term ''cartoon'' in its modern sense as a humorous illustration. NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Creator:
    The London Charivari (Illustrator)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1931
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. book shows signs of wear and handling.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NP-662-1st1stDibs: LU260519492811

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