Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 34, November 19, 1870

by Various Authors

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| CONANT'S PATENT BINDERS FOR "PUNCHINELLO", to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City. | We will Mail Free A COVER Lettered & Stamped, with New Title Page FOR BINDING FIRST VOLUME, On Receipt of 50 Cents, OR THE TITLE PAGE ALONE, FREE, On application to PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street. | 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 back into the bustling world of late‑19th‑century America with this richly illustrated weekly. Every issue brings together vivid drawings from leading artists, lively editorials, and short stories that capture the humor and concerns of the day. The pages are printed on tinted paper, giving the whole experience a warm, nostalgic glow that transports listeners to bustling New York streets and quiet country homes alike.

Beyond the fiction, the periodical offers a fascinating snapshot of everyday life: practical advice for shirt‑making with a Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine, advertisements for steel pens, savings‑bank rates, and even a call for canvassers to spread the paper. Readers hear the cadence of a time when community news, scientific journals, and colorful commercial offers shared a single, affordable sheet. It’s a vivid auditory tour of a bygone era, perfect for anyone curious about the voices and visuals that once filled American parlors.

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~1 hours (79K characters)

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Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Steve Schulze and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

2003-11-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10106

Subjects

American wit and humor -- Periodicals AP

About the author

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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