RARE 1913 ARTHUR RACKHAM ILLUSTRATION "The Fairies of London to Peter Pan"

Description: "THE FAIRIES OF LONDON TO PETER PAN, 1912" + An illustrated poem by Georgette Agnew (British children's writer, 1865-1957). + This is only one of just a few Arthur Rackham illustrations ever published in Punch (and the only full-page cartoon). This one related to J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan and the Kensington Garden. It is recognizably a Rackham illustration and is signed in the plate, and stands out from most of the cartoon illustrations in this magazine, and is certainly not satiric nor meant to be humorous; in fact, it is an ode to the very popular children’s fairy tale character Peter Pan, created by Scottish writer J. M. Barrie, whose first appearance was in his book "The Little White Bird". The poem was written Georgette Agnew. One reference I can find states that the poem was inspired by the Sir George James Frampton statue Peter Pan located at Kensington Gardens. A book by Barrie "Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens" was published in 1906 and illustrated by Rackham; and he did illustrate several other Barrie novels.Source: British PUNCH humor/satire magazine, 1913 Punch Almanack, original, pulled from the magazine, not a modern reproduction. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham (excellent). Size 8 1/2 x 11" (approximately) Condition: excellent -- remains bright and clean, the page has been humidified and flattened for best appearance and for framing; backside has unrelated text with some show-through (ghosting) on the facing side, as published -- please look closely Over 5,00 Punch cartoons listed for sale (store category "Punch cartoons") -- humor, satire and propaganda; combine orders and save shipping charges. Questions are always welcome. If buying more than one, please use 'Add to Basket' insteadWHAT IS PUNCH? 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. Punch was the world's most celebrated magazine of wit and satire. From its early years as a campaigner for social justice to its transformation into national icon, Punch played a central role in the formation of British identity -- and how the rest of the world saw the British nation. In its formative years Punch combined humors, illustration and political debate with a fresh and radical audacity. During its heyday in the late 1800s, it reflected the conservative views of the growing middle-classes and copies of it could be found in the libraries of diplomats, cabinet ministers and even royalty. In the Western world, Punch played a significant role in the development of satire. In the world of illustration, it practically revolutionized it. Over the decades as it charted the interests, concerns and frustrations of the country and today it stands as an invaluable source of cartoon art, satire, but as primary source material for historians.

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