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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, November 7, 1891   By:

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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, November 7, 1891" offers a unique glimpse into British humor and satire during the late 19th century. The publication presents a collection of witty cartoons, clever satirical pieces, and humorous anecdotes that reflect the societal norms and political climate of the time.

The illustrations are beautifully drawn and the accompanying captions are sharp and clever, making for a delightful read. The writers and artists of "Punch" demonstrate a keen understanding of current events and trends, often poking fun at the upper class, politicians, and cultural phenomena with equal parts humor and insight.

While some of the references may be lost on modern readers, the overall tone and humor of "Punch" remain timeless. This volume is a valuable historical artifact that provides a window into the world of Victorian Britain, and is sure to entertain anyone with an interest in the history of humor and satire.

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PUNCH,

OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOL. 101.

November 7, 1891.

ONLY FANCY!

[Illustration]

We learn by telegraph from Berlin that some uneasiness exists in that capital owing to demonstrations made by the photographists and artists in plaster of Paris, who have been accustomed to reproduce likenesses and busts of His Imperial Majesty. They complain that, owing to a measure of uncertainty about the EMPEROR's personal appearance from day to day, they have large stocks thrown on their hands, and are reduced to a condition approaching bankruptcy. The crisis has been precipitated by the circumstance that, just when the combined trades, recovering from their first disaster, had produced a Christmas stock of portraits and busts, showing His Majesty with a beard, he shaved it off, and once more they have their goods returned on their hands. Prussian 3½ per Cents. have fallen to 83 85.

When Sir AUGUSTUS DRURIOLANUS read in the Times that Signor LAGO had been granted the QUEEN's permission to prefix "Royal" to his opera entertainment at the Shaftesbury Theatre, it gave him so great a shock that, but for the opportune ("opera tune," Sir AUGUSTUS jocosely put it) arrival of Dr. ROBSON ROUSTEM PASHA, the shock might have had a serious effect... Continue reading book >>


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