Fine Books and Manuscripts

Pictures of Life & Character from the Collection of Mr. Punch. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1856-1865.6 vols., comprising the first through the fifth series (lacking 4th series). Oblong folio, publisher's pictorial boards to series 2, 3 (1860) and 5, and 3/4 green morocco over blue gilt-stamped cloth to series 1 and 3 (1865). Numerous illustrations throughout. Wear and soiling to boards; front board detached from 3rd series (1865); text block detached from backstrip, 3rd series (1860); scattered foxing.