Judge, 1913-03-01 · page 4 of 28
Judge — March 1, 1913 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising, not satire or political commentary**. The bulk consists of a full-page advertisement for the "Booklovers Shakespeare" edition—a 40-volume set of Shakespeare's complete works selling for $1.00 with a coupon (regular price $58). The right side includes **theatrical scene illustrations** labeled with Shakespeare play titles: "Princess in the Tower," "Richard III and Anne," "Death of Warwick," "Lear," and "Sir John Falstaff." These are promotional images showing dramatic moments from the plays, designed to entice buyers. The left sidebar contains study aids (topical index, character glossary, notes) to highlight the edition's educational value. There is **no political cartoon or satire** on this page—it's a straightforward (if aggressive) sales pitch from The University Society publisher in New York.
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fiend your order tly a NOTE THESE GREAT FEATURES They make Shakespeare easy to read, to under- stand and to appreciate Topical Index fn which wantly tm the plaze and poems. Critical Comments onthe plays and characters, They are selected from the Gesthe and many ether world- Samed Shabespearian chalars Glossaries Arguments Thee give a condens ef each play im clear and ine teresting prove Study Methods Life of Shakespeare 4 Gallance, ways by L Su White. (Pold over coupon, and tear off.) Judge, FZ The University Society, New York. prepaid, far my examin~ ¢ BOOKLOVERS 40 VOLUMES LIKE THE: ACTUAL SIZE, 7x5 | Booklovers Shakespeare ESIRING to close out all “slightly damaged stock,” we ofter with- out reserve every set on hand—and only a few are now left—of that great popular edition, the BOOKLOVERS SHAKESPEARE. Some of these sets are in perfect condition, but here and there a volume shows slight signs of handling or perhaps its cover is a trifle discolored. Not one person in a hundred would detect these blemishes, and most publishers would trust to their passing unnoticed. Our method, how- ever, is to forestall possible criticism, and to offer the books ata sweeping cut in price—a cut that more than offsets any slight imperfections. This notice will not appear again. Every Word Shakespeare Wrote leather and superbly illustrated. There are 40 full-page plates in colors and 400 repro- ductions of rare woodcuts. The mere hand- ling of these charming volumes affords a keen sense of artistic satisfaction. The BOOKLOVERS is an absolutely complete and unabridged edition of Shake- speare. Each volume contains a complete play and all the notes that explain that play. These notes are the most complete and yo must have a set of Shakespeare, The reading of Shakespeare is a ne- cessity of modern education, as well as a literary delight. The BOOKLOVERS is admittedly the best Shakespeare in existence. It is printed in large type and with ample margins, from new and perfect plates, on pure white paper of avery high grade. There are 40 dainty volumes of great beauty, 7x5 inches (just the size for easy handling), 7,000 pages valuable ever offered to readers of Shake- in all, handsomely and durably bound in half- speare. Money with Coupon. You Get the Entire Set for $1.00 %° Money with Coup entire 40-volume set of the BOOKLOVERS SHAKESPEARE will be sent for examination, prepaid to any address, if you will fill up and return promptly the coupon in the comer. We ask “for no mony norw. We allow you ample time for a careful, intelligent and unprejudiced examination of the set in the comfort and privacy of your own home. If you are disappointed, you may return it at our expense. If you are satisfied—and we know you will be—that the BOOKLOVERS SHAKESPEARE is without a peer, you retain possession of the entire 40-volume set and send us $1.00 only. ‘The balance may be paid at the rate of $2.00 a month. Can anything be fairer than this proposition? You Must Be Prompt You will probably miss your chance if you don’t send the coupon at once, as there has been enthusiastic response to this offer. ‘The regular price of the BOOKLOVERS wher sold through agents has been $58.00. You can get a set now direct for $25.00, and you have the privilege of paying for it a little each month, No comment is needed. Avoid Disappointment—Order Now. The University Society 44-60 East 23d St. New York AN Sir John Faistall comicbooks.com