"Puck" and "Judge" Magazines — 1881 - 1905 — Fourteen issues with an optional archival box

Fourteen issues of rival magazines Puck and Judge from 1881 to 1905 in archival sleeves and housed in an acid-free, metal edge clamshell (16" x 20" x 1.75"), archival box by Lineco. The issues cover the Garfield and Arthur administrations, a young TR, and all of the other people and issues of the day with the sharp wit these magazines were known for. The beautiful covers alone are worth it, though to us today, they're a bit of a puzzle because of all of the references to events of the day, but it will be your puzzle to unravel as you read each issue. The December 22, 1886 issue of Puck features a woman ("Charity") tending someone ailing and apparently down and out in an appeal for "Hospital Sunday."  Around the pillars holding collection boxes are wrapped banners with this text: Here Christian, Jew, and Pagan meet All meaner thought above To loyal charity's dear feet The offerings of love Issues include: Puck March 30, 1881 August 4, 1886 December 22, 1886 September 28, 1