Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870

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Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870

by Various Authors

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| 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, IS NOW READY. 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

An ambitious weekly born in the spring of 1870, the paper offers a fresh blend of humor and satire that aims to reach readers from coast to coast. Its creators promise original wit—sharp enough to entertain but gentle enough to avoid vulgarity—presented on tinted, high‑quality paper that still feels crisp after more than a century. With a modest price and a subscription system that even ships books on demand, the publication positions itself as a convenient doorway to the literary and artistic conversations of its time.

Guided by a team of seasoned illustrators, including the celebrated cartoonist who helped shape Vanity Fair, the magazine mixes lively drawings with thoughtful articles on current events, politics, and everyday life. Advertisements for the latest pens, fashion accessories, and binding services pepper the pages, offering listeners a vivid snapshot of 1870s commerce and culture. Tuning in feels like opening a time capsule, where the humor of the era still rings true and the bustling streets of New York come alive in ink and satire.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (74K 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.

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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