Mr Punch's Book of Arms Drawn and Written by E. T. Reed

E. T. Reed

Published by Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1899

About this Item

Punch's satire of British genealogy, illustrated with humorous cartoons by Edward Tennyson Reed, in the publisher's original full vellum. In the publisher's original full vellum.A humorous example of coats of arms, taking Punch's classic satirical tone and applying it to the subject of British genealogy.Illustrated throughout, in black and red ink, with a hand-coloured title page.Written and drawn by Edward Tennyson Reed, a noted political cartoonist. In the publisher's original full vellum. Externally, Discolouration to vellum and handling marks to boards. Closed tear to joint at head of spine. Warping to leather as is typical with vellum. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean but age toned and the odd spot, heavier to the first and last few pages. Fore edge roughly cut. Good.

Seller Inventory # 983R24

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mr Punch's Book of Arms Drawn and Written by E. T. Reed
• Publisher: Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London
• Publication Date: 1899
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: E. T. Reed
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: book