Lot 339: Charles Wirgman (1832-1891)

Charles Wirgman (1832-1891)
Japan Punch
A rare set of the first four issues of Japan Punch, the first issue consists of thirteen pages of woodblock printed handwriting and comic illustrations by Wirgman, the second issue consists of fourteen similar pages, the third issue consists of twelve similar pages, the fourth issue, published in Jokohama and dated July 15th 1962 (sic) contains four pages and an "Extra" section of eleven further similar pages, all four issues are contained in a leather binding decorated with blind stamped Japanese motifs
36.8 x 25.4cm.

Charles Wirgman (1832-1891)
Japan Punch
A rare set of the first four issues of Japan Punch, the first issue consists of thirteen pages of woodblock printed handwriting and comic illustrations by Wirgman, the second issue consists of fourteen similar pages, the third issue consists of twelve similar pages, the fourth issue, published in Jokohama and dated July 15th 1962 (sic) contains four pages and an "Extra" section of eleven further similar pages, all four issues are contained in a leather binding decorated with blind stamped Japanese motifs
36.8 x 25.4cm.