
| J. NICKINSON begs to announce to the friends of "PUNCHINELLO" residing in the country, that for their convenience, he has made arrangements by which, on receipt of the price of ANY STANDARD BOOK PUBLISHED, the same will be forwarded, postage paid. Parties desiring Catalogues of any of our Publishing Houses can have the same forwarded by inclosing two stamps. OFFICE OF PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street. [P. O. Box 2783.] | TO NEWS-DEALERS. PUNCHINELLO'S MONTHLY. THE FIVE NUMBERS FOR APRIL, Bound in a Handsome Cover, Will be ready May 2d. 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. |
A listener steps into the bustling world of a New York print shop in May 1870, where a lively mixture of ads, announcements, and witty prose rolls off the page. Between offers for steel pens, insurance policies, and a massive circulating library, the paper captures the rhythm of everyday commerce and social aspiration. The opening also introduces a fresh weekly that promises original humor, thoughtful satire and lively illustrations, all printed on tinted paper for a distinctive feel.
The magazine’s early pages set the tone for a publication that aims to be clever without slipping into vulgarity, and satirical without cruelty. It invites readers and creators alike to submit sketches and articles on the topics of the day, offering generous payment for fresh ideas. For anyone curious about how Victorian‑era society talked about manners, business, and the smaller absurdities of life, this episode offers a vivid, entertaining snapshot.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (75K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Steve Schulze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2006-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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