Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 04, April 23, 1870

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Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 04, April 23, 1870

by Various Authors

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| "The Printing House of the United States." GEO.F.NESBITT & CO., General JOB PRINTERS, BLANK BOOK Manufacturers, STATIONERS, Wholesale and Retail. LITHOGRAPHIC Engravers and Printers, COPPER-PLATE Engravers and Printers, CARD Manufacturers, FINE CUT and COLOR Printers. 163, 165,167, and 169 PEARL ST., 73, 75, 77, and 79 PINE ST., New-York. Advantages. --> All on the same premises, and under the immediate supervision of the proprietors. | TO NEWS-DEALERS. PUNCHINELLO'S MONTHLY. THE FIVE NUMBERS FOR APRIL, Bound in a Handsome Cover, Will be ready Mar 3d. Price, Fifty Cents. THE TRADE Supplied by the AMERICAN NEWS COMPANY, Who are now prepared to receive Orders. | HARRISON BRADFORD & CO.'S STEEL PENS. These pens are of a finer quality, more durable, and cheaper than any other Pen in the market. Special attention is called to the following grades, as being better suited for business purposes than any Pen manufactured. The "505," "22," and the "Anti-Corrosive." We recommend for bank and office use. D. APPLETON & CO., Sole Agents for United States. |

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Description

Step into the bustling world of 1870s New York through the pages of a freshly launched weekly satirical paper. Filled with witty cartoons, clever commentary, and lively advertisements for everything from steel pens to horse‑training manuals, it captures the rhythm of a city on the move. The glossy, tinted sheets and original art by noted illustrators promise a visual feast as bright as the prose.

Beyond the jokes, the periodical offers a snapshot of the era’s commercial hustle: detailed listings of printing houses, bound book services, and even a sprawling library catalog boasting over a hundred‑thousand volumes. Listeners will taste the ambition of a publishing house aiming to become a national household name, all while keeping its satire sharp yet good‑natured. It’s a charming time capsule that feels both informative and entertaining.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (78K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Steve Schulze and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

2006-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

This collection brings together writing from more than one contributor, so there isn’t a single author story to tell. The focus is on the range of voices in the work itself.

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