Cartoons, "The second childhood of John Bull" / Max Beerbohm
1901, 1st edition. London : Published by Stephen Swift & Co. Poor copy in the original paper-covered boards. Spine bands worn, with some tear; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Hinges starting. Text and illustrations remain clear and without blemish. Item #391225
Physical description; 19 leaves, 15 unnumbered leaves of plates : 15 color illustrations (lithographs) ; 52 cm. Notes; "This series of cartoons ... was drawn ... in 1901''. Contents; The ideal John Bull: "I'm going to see this through." -- The real John Bull.- "Lest we forget ourselves.- An errand of mercy.- St. George and the dragon.- Consenso, Magersfontein, Spion Kop.- That Krooger telegram.- To Brother Jonathan.- Ireland.- The crusade against ritualism.- De arte theatrali.- De arte pictoria.- De arte poetica.- Darby and Joan at Dover Castle.- The twentieth century pressing the English rose between the pages of history. Subjects; John Bull (Symbolic character). Caricatures and cartoons Great Britain.
Price: €150.00