The Punch Archive 1830-2006

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The Punch Archive 1830-2006

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Punch (magazine : active 1841-2002)

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Punch was founded in 1841 by wood engraver Ebenezer Landells and writer Henry Mayhew. The first issue was published on 17 July 1841. The magazine struggled at first; it had capital of just £25 and circulation was low. Its first editor, Mark Lemon, had the idea of issuing an annual Almanack and this proved to be Punch's salvation. The first Almanack sold 90,000 copies. Punch's long term future was secured when, in 1842, it was bought by printing firm Bradbury and Evan...