Item #1112 Life, New York, Nov. 21, 1901. Volume XXXVII, Number 994
Life, New York, Nov. 21, 1901. Volume XXXVII, Number 994

Life, New York, Nov. 21, 1901. Volume XXXVII, Number 994

New York: Life Publishing Company, 1901. Ephemera no binding. 4to (11” x 8 ¾”); pp403-415 [3]; [16pp]; printed wrapper with large decorative nameplate on front wrapper, humorous caricature illustration below, advertisements to rear wrapper; half-tone illustrations; near fine. Near fine. Item #1112

The weekly magazine simply named, Life, had its start in New York City in 1883, and was in competition with two other humor magazines, Judge and Puck. The magazine motto, appearing with the masthead, was “While there is Life there’s Hope”. The magazine was a success and leading illustrators included Charles Dana Gibson, Palmer Cox, A.B. Frost and Oliver Herford. Articles include witty and biting social commentary, poetry, and political satire.
The centerfold political cartoon is titled, “Which Way I Fly is Hell; Myself Am Hell”, from Paradise Lost and illustrated by William H. Walker. The cartoon features a tiger being thrown into hell, “stoned” with ballot boxes, and the pennants “Fusion” and Reform”.
A “Confidential Guide to the Theatres”, lists the plays currently appearing on Broadway with a short review.

Price: $50.00

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