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First Edition Publication

When
17 July 1841
Where
London
Part of
First edition of Punch published in London

The first edition of Punch was published in London on 17 July 1841, establishing the magazine's initial presence.

Punch was founded on 17 July 1841 by Henry Mayhew and wood-engraver Ebenezer Landells. The magazine was subtitled The London Charivari in homage to Charles Philipon's French satirical humour magazine Le Charivari.

Sources

  1. Punch (magazine) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15

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