FURNISS (Harry, 1854-1925, Caricaturist for 'Punch' 1880-1894)

Fine Illustrated Autograph Letter Signed to Barclay With a fabulous picture of Furniss in the Punch Offices, Mr Punch is looking and h has his hands on either side of his head in a gesture of despair, surrounded by his work in the background he is standing with arms outstretched at a lectern, the letter says "'Punch' Almanack work - Essence of Parliament - Royal Commission, Xmas work & no end of Lecture matters - quite put out of my head the fact I have to let you know about your kind invitation next Sunday. Well forgive me, and allow me to accept but if you have asked someone else to fill my place, dont hesitate to let me know ...", 3 sides 8vo., 23 St Edmund's Terrace headed paper, 8th November

Towards the end of the nineteenth century, the artistic roster of Punch Magazine included Harry Furniss, Linley Sambourne, Francis Carruthers Gould, and Phil May.

Item Date:  1888

Stock No:  39484