10" x 11", 80 page trade paperback titled FUN WITHOUT VULGARITY: VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT POSTERS by Catherine Haill/ The Stationary Office , ISBN # 0-11-440263-9, Unstated Edition, copyright 1996/ Burgeoning Victorian leisure time created demand for a rich diversity of public entertainment, from Punch and Judy shows to lavish spectaculars in London theatres. This collection of posters from the Public Record Office archives reflects this diversity in style and content. Early, fussy designs groaning with text and ornament changed with French influence, creating a bold new art form combining fine art and popular culture. Includes illustrated introduction with bibliography and index to artists, followed by 80 color plates with descriptions.

The book is complete and in VERY GOOD or better condition with some overall wear that includes some cover creases.