Osbert Lancaster – More Pocket Cartoons First Edition 1943 John Murray Humour Cartoon Book
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Osbert Lancaster – More Pocket Cartoons First Edition 1943 John Murray Humour Cartoon Book
A charming and increasingly collectible first edition of More Pocket Cartoons by the celebrated British cartoonist Osbert Lancaster, published by John Murray, London, in 1943.
This delightful wartime volume contains Lancaster’s witty and distinctive social and political cartoons that made him one of Britain’s most admired satirical artists. His keen observations of British life, architecture, society, and wartime culture are beautifully illustrated throughout in his unmistakable style.
The book retains its original illustrated boards and remains a wonderful example of mid-20th-century British humour.
Condition:
* First Edition, 1943
* Original illustrated hardback boards
* Numerous cartoon illustrations throughout
* Covers show age-related wear, rubbing, marks and some fading
* Small losses and wear to spine ends and edges
* Internally clean and sound
* Pages generally in very good condition for age
* Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description
About the Author:
Osbert Lancaster was one of Britain’s most influential cartoonists, best known for his work in The Daily Express. His satirical observations of British society earned him a loyal following and his books remain highly sought after by collectors of humour, illustration, and wartime ephemera.
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