Rare 1922 British Cartoon: Turkey - Paris Conference LORD CURZON Edwin Montagu
$ 7.9
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Rare 1922 British Cartoon: Turkey - Paris Conference LORD CURZON Edwin Montagu. "Dear friend, — since taking your Indian tonic I am a new man. Punch, a magazine of humor and satire, ran from 1841-2002. 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. ANOTHER PRIVATE LETTER. The Turk (writing to Mr Montagu). "Dear friend, — since taking your Indian tonic I am a new man. I cannot thank you enough for your tactful assistance. If ever you need a change, you will find Stamboul a home from home. Trusting that you will not regard the tone of this letter as too 'hectoring,' believe me, etc, etc." Keywords: Edwin Samuel Montagu, Secretary of State for India, vice regal cordial, Lord Curzon, George Curzon, WW 1 aftermath, Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Indian Government, Paris Conference of 1922. This is an original cartoon from British Punch humor/satire magazine, drawn by Frank Reynolds, published March 22, 1922 and pulled from the magazine; original, not a modern reproduction. Full size: 8 x 10 1/2 inches, including borders. Pictured image is slightly cropped. CONDITION: -- excellent the paper has been humidified and flatted (ready for framing, if desired), light paper toning, clean; note: backside has unrelated text with possible show-through (ghosting) on the facing side, as published -- please look closely.. 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. WHAT IS PUNCH? 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.
