RARE 1895 Cartoon BULGARIA/ARMENIA Gladstone/Duke of Argill "THE OLD CURSADERS!"

Description: SOURCE: This is an original cartoon from Punch magazine, drawn by John Tenniel and published May 18, 1895 pulled from the magazine, original not a modern reproduction. Full size: this is a double-page illustration, 10 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches, including borders. Pictured image is slightly cropped. Condition: very good -- folded at center as issued with light tanning but no holes or tears (from staples or thread), otherwise bright and clean with minor wear; be framed. Ships folded in clear sleeve.THE OLD CURSADERS! The Duke of Argill and Mr. Gladstone "Brothers in Arms" again! BULGARIA, 1876 / ARMENIA, 1895—Mr. Gladstone and the Duke of Argyll "brothers-in-arms again" in their crusade against the Turkish persecutions in Christian Armenia—the full significance being insisted on by parallel dates—"Bulgaria 1876: Armenia 1895." There is an air of unsurpassable dignity in the design of the two old comrade-statesmen, mounted knights armed cap à pie, riding forth, representative of Christendom and the nation's conscience. Over 4,000 Punch cartoons listed for sale (store category "Punch cartoons"), combine orders and save shipping charges. Questions are always welcome. Please use 'Add to Basket' instead of 'Buy now' if buying more than one so that eBay only charges one lot of postage per order. 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. Punch was the world's most celebrated magazine of wit and satire. From its early years as a campaigner for social justice to its transformation into national icon, Punch played a central role in the formation of British identity -- and how the rest of the world saw the British nation. In its formative years Punch combined humors, illustration and political debate with a fresh and radical audacity. During its heyday in the late 1800s, it reflected the conservative views of the growing middle-classes and copies of it could be found in the libraries of diplomats, cabinet ministers and even royalty. In the Western world, Punch played a significant role in the development of satire. In the world of illustration, it practically revolutionized it. Over the decades as it charted the interests, concerns and frustrations of the country and today it stands as an invaluable source of cartoon art, satire, but as primary source material for historians.

Price: 29.95 USD

Location: Milton, Vermont

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