Tela Cortada. Periodico-panuelo, satirico ilustrado, impreso en tela. Ano I, Num. 8. Barcelona, 21 Diciembre 1895.

Barcelona: Imprenta de Henrich y Ca. 1895. Newspaper. 12 pp., illustrations, printed on a large piece of cloth fabric, with pages 1-6 on one side, 9-12 on the other. 22 x 21.5 in. folded to 11.75 x 8.5 in. Foxing on page 1.

A satirical weekly printed on fabric. Includes humorous poetry, prose, riddles, and cartoons. Contributors include Jose Miro, Jose Yruela, and the journalist Luis Gabaldon. Among the comics in this issue is one showing an old man and young woman snorting snuff; another mocks an enslaved person, who–not only unable to save himself, but actively seeking punishment–is rescued from a whipping by two white people (who appear to be children). Accompanied by several illustrated advertisements. The journal was started in November of 1895. A scarce publication with no copies in U.S. libraries as of November 2022.

Cat.No: 297421

Price: $175.00