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[Cartoons based on quotations from Shakespeare] / [Edward S. Jones].

Jones, Edward S., active 19th century, artist.; DeLago, Juan S., active 20th century, former owner.; Fairfield, Roy P., former owner.
1871
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Title
[Cartoons based on quotations from Shakespeare] / [Edward S. Jones].
Created/published
[Providence, R.I.] : [Publisher not identified], [1871?]
Description
[56] p. : chiefly ill. ; 14 cm
Associated name
Jones, Edward S., active 19th century, artist.
DeLago, Juan S., active 20th century, former owner.
Fairfield, Roy P., former owner.
Summary
Book of fifty-six cartoons inspired by humorous (sometimes farcical) interpretations of quotations from Shakespeare plays. For example, a cartoon captioned "'I make bold to press with so little preparation upon you.' Merry wives of Windsor. Act II., Scene II." depicts a woman falling directly on top of a surprised man on a public sidewalk. Each cartoon is captioned with the relevant quotation.
Note
Title devised by cataloger.

Cartoons originally appeared in the Shakespearian advertiser (at least two variant editions published by H.P. Boyce of Providence in 1871), a collection of advertisements for businesses in the Providence-Boston area. Cartoons were designed and engraved by Edward S. Jones, and most feature his monogram, a diamond with an interior "J" flanked by two birds. At least one cartoon (on page [17]) is lettered in the lower right corner: Jones [illegible] Sc.
Genre/form
Illustrated books.
Cartoons.
Place of creation/publication
United States -- Rhode Island -- Providence, -- publication place.

Call number
Sh.Misc. 1925
Folger-specific note
Black leather cover, gilt border. Manuscript autograph, front endpapers: Juan S. DeLago. Folger bookplate: Gift of Roy P. Fairfield.
Folger accession
222682

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