Description: British Punch magazine -- from 1841 to 2002, the magazine cast a satirical eye on life in Britain. It charted the interests, concerns and frustrations of the country and today it stands as an invaluable resource not just as cartoon art and satire, but as primary source material for historians. Illustrator: John Tenniel, January 22, 1898, pulled from the magazine, not a modern reproduction. Size 8 x 10 1/2 inches. Condition: good with light visible foxing on otherwise bright paper, no handling wear, page lays flat for easy framing; backside is blankON THE "QUAY VIVE" John Bull: "What, maties! Want some of my coal to get to China! Right you are!" (To himself) "I can always stope the supplies" Although it offered clear advantages to Britain, the emergence of a steam-power navy in the second half of the nineteenth century also came with its own problems. Most notable of these was that steam engines were fuel hungry, which meant that coal, and in particular high-quality steam-coal, was required in order for a navy to perform any of its duties. Thus, the navy had a constant need for coal and a supporting infrastructure, such as coaling stations An article of 1898 declared that ‘coal is the source of [Britain’s] commercial prosperity and the secret of our naval supremacy ... coal is the first requisite of empire’. Thus, it was reasoned, ‘the black diamond really sways the destinies of Empires’.. A need for a constant supply of coal at these stations meant that it became the key global strategic resource in the last quarter of the nineteenth century; Britain’s ability to control its naval supply was crucial to the security of imperial possessions and long-distance commerce. This requirement for coal supply on a global scale necessitated the establishment of a chain of coaling stations to service the Royal Navy’s needs. I have other hard-to-find original Punch cartoon illustrations for sale; combine orders with no extra shipping fees. Punch , a magazine of humor and satire, ran from 1841-2002. A very British institution renowned internationally for its wit and irreverence, it helped to coin the term "cartoon" in its modern sense as a humorous illustration. QUESTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Price: 12.95 USD
Location: Milton, Vermont
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: John Tenniel
Style: Cartoon/ caricatures
Date of Creation: 1898
Width (Inches): 8 inches
Color: Black and White
Subject: Coal and Imperialism
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Height (Inches): 10 1/2 inches
Type: Print
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
