It is hard to escape the legacy of the Punch Magazine. From 1841 to 2002, the magazine cast a satirical eye on life in Britain. It charted the interests, concerns and frustrations of the country and today it stands as an invaluable resource not just as cartoon art and satire, but as primary source material for social historians.

This illustration is by Linley Sambounre, from Punch magazine published July 8, 1903, original, pulled from the magazine, not a modern reproduction. Full size including blank margins, 8 x 10 1/2 inches. Condition: very good, minor discoloration o/w bright and clean, no handling wear, lays flat for easy framing; backside is blank.

FRIENDS! His Majesty the King: "See, M. Loubert, he offers you his paw!"

Keywords: French president Emile Francois Loubet, King Edward VII, International relations, Order of the Bath, Entente Cordiale

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.