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L. Perry Curtis's book, Apes and Angels: The Irishman in Victorian Caricature, which explores the use of caricatures depicting Irish people as apes during the Victorian era. The book examines how these images were used to reinforce negative stereotypes and prejudice against the Irish, particularly in the context of British society
First US edition, illustrated throughout with period newspaper cartoons .
Closed angled tear to lower edge of the cover, now in a clear plastic removable Herma book cover. Internally very good, clear solid and unmarked.
