Punch (26.1854)

delighted and enlightened generation—at the Crystal Palace ; a fitting place, as it was pleasantly observed
to him by the Court functionary above-named, wherein to dedicate to the Royal Consideration the brilliant
and varied wonders of his last completed Book.

Magnificently printed in letters of virgin gold on white satin—“ the worms were hallowed that
did breed the silk ”—was the Royal Command, to the following brief but heart-warming summons :—

“ Buckingham Palace, June 26.

“Mr. Punch is commanded by Her Majesty to attend at the Crystal Palace, at Two o’Clock
to-morrow, to present to Her Majesty his Twenty-Sixth Volume.^

“ 'Morning Dress.”