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"Der Groyser Kundes" – Periodical for Humor and Satire – New-York, 1913-1914 – 33 Issues with many Caricatures and Illustrations

Der Groyser Kundes, a zhurnal far humor, vitz un satire (The Big Stick, periodical for humor and satire), 33 issues, bound together. New York, 1913-1914. Yiddish.
33 issues of the periodical "Der Groyser Kundes", periodical for humor and satire: fifth year, issues 1-11 (January 3-March 14, 1913); sixth year, issues 3-24 (January 6-June 12, 1914). The issues contain many humorous caricatures and illustration.
The periodical was founded by the Jewish humorist and satirist Yossef Tunkel (der tunkeler) and was published between the years 1909-1927, first as a bi-weekly and later as a weekly. The first issues were titled "Der Groyser Kibitzer". ?33 issues (number of pages varies), approx. 34 cm. Bound together with a damaged paper cover which is partly detached (some loose or detached). Good-fair condition. Stains. Creases and tears. Several leaves are detached.