JOHN LEECH HARDCOVER, DRAWINGS/CARTOONS, "PICTURES OF LIFE & CHARACTER", 1890'S

Description: This hard cover copy of John Leech's boo, Pictures of Life and Character, shows wear on the cover, as you can see in the photos. However, it remains well bound, not torn, not stained, no tears or notations. The many black and white illustrations are drawn from Leech's work in Punch and other publications...usually making fun, or finding humor, related to societal norms and expectations. The copy measures approx 8 1/2" x 6 3/4". Noted in pen on the first plain page is stated that the book was a gift in the year, 1900. It is fun to read. Here's some info about John Leech. "John Leech (29 August 1817 – 29 October 1864) was a British caricaturist and illustrator. He was best known for his work for Punch a humorous magazine for a broad middle-class audience, combining verbal and graphic political satire with light social comedy. Leech catered to contemporary prejudices, such as anti-Americanism and antisemitism and supported acceptable social reforms. Leech's critical yet humorous cartoons on the Crimean War helped shape public attitudes toward heroism, warfare, and Britons' role in the world.Leech also enjoys fame as the first illustrator of Charles' Dickens 1843 novella A Christmas Carol. He was furthermore a pioneer in comic, creating the recurring character Mr. Briggs and some sequential illustrated gags."I SHIP WITHIN 24 HOURS OF SALE ON BUSINESS DAYS, AND I CHECK TO SEE THE LOWEST SHIPPING COST BY COMPARING USPS, UPS AND FED EX. IF YOU HAVE OVERPAID $2 OR MORE ON SHIPPING, I REFUND THE OVER-PAYMENT. LARGE & HEAVY ITEMS CAN BE PICKED UP OR DELIVERED IN THE GREATER MILWAUKEE AREA. EVERYTHING I SELL IS GUARANTEED AND RETURNABLE WITHIN 14 DAYS. CHECK MY EBAY STORE, “SAGANGUY LTD, ANTIQUES & ART”. ALWAYS A VARIETY.

Price: 18 USD

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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