N94. A complete set of 25 volumes from the charming Mr. Punch’s Library of Humour, edited by J. A. Hammerton and published by The Amalgamated Press in the early 20th century.
These attractive illustrated hardbacks contain classic Victorian and Edwardian humour, cartoons and illustrations from the famous Punch magazine and make a wonderful decorative and collectible library set.
Condition
Please note this is an original antique set and shows honest age-related wear throughout.
* Complete 25-volume collection. * Original illustrated brown cloth bindings. * Bindings remain generally sound. * Pages are complete and fully readable. * Age toning throughout. * Foxing and age spotting to some pages and endpapers. * Various finger marks, handling marks and occasional dark marks inside several volumes. * Shelf wear, rubbing and scuffing to boards and spine ends. * Some dark marks/staining to the cloth and page edges. * Several bumped corners. * damage/tearing to the top of the spine (see photographs). * Minor splits and wear to hinges on some volumes. * General signs of over 100 years of use and storage.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and condition report.
Despite the cosmetic wear, this remains a complete and highly decorative antique set, ideal for collectors, interior décor, libraries or anyone with an interest in the history of Punch magazine and British humour.