RARE 1937 PUNCH CARTOON - CHINA DRAGON - JAPANESE SAMURAI

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.This illustration by Bernard Partridge, from PUNCH Magazine, July 21, 1937. Original from the magazine, not a modern reproduction. S.O.S.Chinese Dragon: "I say, do be careful with that sword! If you try to cut off my head I shall really have to appeal to the league again."--Chinese Dragon and Russian BearFull size: 8 x 10 1/2 inches, including borders. Pictured image is slightly cropped. Condition: bright and clean, backside is blank. A fine copy. For framing. 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: 24.95 USD

Location: Milton, Vermont

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