Life, 1899-12-02 · page 5 of 44
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# Content Analysis This page is primarily **advertising and promotional material**, not political satire. The top section advertises "Pastel Portraits from the Romantic Drama" by artist H.C. Christy—a series of full-length character portraits depicting roles from romantic theatrical productions, performed by celebrated actors of the era. The portraits shown are theatrical character studies rather than political commentary. The lower half contains book advertisements from publishers Small, Maynard & Company (Boston) and John Lane (New York), promoting illustrated editions and new releases including works on celebrities, humor, and romantic fiction. There is no political cartoon or satirical commentary visible on this page—it functions as a commercial advertising section typical of early 20th-century magazine layouts.
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e READY EARLY IN DECEMBER ~ PORTRAITS _frou tHe ROMANTIC DRAMA PICTURES IN COLORS DRAWN FROM LIFE By H. C. CHRISTY A SERIES OF FULL-LENGTH PORTRAITS, DEPICTING FAVORITE CHARACTERS OF THE ROMANTIC DRAMA, AS MADE FAMILIAR TO THE PUBLIC BY CELEBRATED ACTORS. -- LIST OF SUBJECTS -o- RIP VAN WINKLE . . . Mr. JOSEPH JEFFERSON CYRANO DE BERGERAC . . . Mr. RICHARD MANSFIELD D’ARTAGNAN . . we Mr. E,H. SoTHERN RUDOLF RASSENDYLL . Mr. JAMES K. HACKETT “BABBIE” . . Miss MAUDE ADAMS CARMEN . . . Mme. EMMA CALVE PORTIA. . Miss ELLEN Terry ROSALIND + + Miss JULIA Martowe. ; Is are reproduced in vivid colors and are aD ee miles.of the originals, ‘Tho figures are about . vine CopyrtaAt. 199, Pry Charles Scritmer’s Sons 15 inches high, and are mounted on heavy cardboard, OUT VAN WINKLE. Joe Jeferson D'ARTAGY F. H. Sothern 21x14 inches In size, ready for framing. st Reduced from pastel in colors 15 iacbes high » e Redaced from paste in colors Joe Jefferson who posed in costume for the pastel of ** Rip Van Wink! is series, has here given the public the first opportunity to obtain a picture in colors of * Rip Van Winkle,” drawn fre ‘The other pastels of ‘the set have a similar unique personal quality." The figures have been studied in original puses, and have been drawn irom the actor uf actress who has been in a special manner identified with each character. ‘I'he results, naturally, are as different from mere photographs ur colored prints as the: supenor to them. THE SET OF EIGHT, IN A PORTFOLIO, PRICE, $6,00 NET. i Special Limited ¢ AUTOORAPH EDITION, limited to 300 sets, all nambered and printed on Japan paper, one proof in each net signed by the art! Price, $15.00 net. WO “KDICIONS 7] ABTIOT'S RDITION, 30 numbered sets, on China paper,each set containing an original remarque sketch on ‘the proofs by Mr. Christy. Price, $35.00 net. CHARLES SCRIBNER’S SONS, 153-157 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK FOUR BOOKS WORTH WHILE, ||| JOHN LANE’S NEW BOOKS. NEW ILLUSTRATED EDITION. = THE GOLDEN AGE, By KENNETH GRATIAME, author of * Dream Daya,” “ Pagan Papers," etc. With 18 fall-page Iustrations, numerous tail-pieces, and a Cover Design by Hn Alpbabet of Celebrities. Maxrixip Parnisut, Entirely re-tet In old faced type by the University Press. Feap. to, . ie Handsomely bound in cloth, gilt top, ina box. Price, $2.20. By OLIVER HERFORD. Price, $1.50. ONE MUNDRED FABLES OF LA FONTAINE, With 100 full-page Mlustrations, Title- Even Mr, Herford has never done anything quainter or more Page, Frontispiece, and Cover Design by Pzncy J. Binuxontrst, Uniform with “ Ove delightfully comic than this captivating set of drawings and verses. Hundred Faoles of A:sop.” (Price, $1.50). Feap. 4to, cloth, $1.50. It is printed in two colors, with borders aud letters by Mr. Goodhue. POEMS. By Mattuew Anxoup. With an Introduction by Antien Crntstornen: Bexso, and upwards of 70 Illustrations and a Cover Design by Hexny Osrovat. Crown 8vo, Bound in ArtGreen Linen. Gilt top. $2.50. GULLIVER’S TRAVELS. With Linstrations and a Cover Design by Hennent Cone. $1.00. In Case of Weed JACK OF ALL TRADES: A Book of Nonsense Verses. By J.J. Bet. Wi Mlostrations and Cover by Cuartes Romtxeox, Uniform with ‘The New Noah's Ark.” (These May Come Mandy.) Homme ee By RALPH BERGENGREN,. Price, $1.25. BLUE BEARD'S PICTURE BOOK. Containing Blue Beard, Sleeping Beanty, and Babies Mr. Bergengren’s pictures are a new manifestation of the universal ‘Own Alphabet. Complete with end papers and covers, together with collective titles, end Loe one atalay: > papers, decorative cloth cover and newly written preface by Watten Crane. $1.25. n humor, They are queer, delightful, and most absurdly ONE QUEEN TRIUMPHANT: An Historical Romance. By Frank Matiew, author of * Defender of the Faith," ete, Crown §vo. $1.50. THE JUDGEMENT OF HELEN, By Thomas Conn, author of * Mr. Passingham,”* * Car- Mr. Dooley pet Courtship,"etc, Crown, 8vo, $1.50, GREY WEATHER. By Joux Bucnan., author of * John Barnet of Barns,” etc. $1.50. mm Peace and in War, THE WHITE DOVE: A Novel, By W. J. Locke, author of ** Derelict, Idols,” ete, ws “ ie Crown 8vo, $1.00. Green Cloth. > Price, $1.25. THE WORSHIPPER OF THE IMAGE: A Tragk Fairy Tale. By Ricuanp Ly Gatit- an ENNE. Crown 8vo, $1.25. THE REALIST: A Modern Romance. By Hernrnt FLowznpew, author of “A Cell- . bate’s Wife.” Crown 8vo. $1.20. Mr. Dooley THE REAL MALAY. By Sim Frank Swertexnam, K.C.M.G., author of “ Malay Sketches,” * Unaddreesed Letter Crown 8vo. $1.1 In the thearts of this Countrpmen, THE SUITORS OF APRILLE: A Falry Tale. By Nonwax Ganstix. With 20 Ilustra- Blue Cloth. Price, $1.25. tions and a Lithographed Cover Design by Cuantes Ronixsox, Crown 8vo. $1.10. S PIERRETTE: Fairy Stories. By Ixxny px Vere Stacroore, With Ilastratious by “V ev Dooley !"—Tne Boston Transcrirt. Cuantes Ronixson. And Litbograpbed Cover Design. Crown kvo, Gilt top, $1.50, SMALL, MAYNARD & COMPANY, Publishers, Mlustrated Catalogue of New Books free on application. BOSTON. JOHN LANE, 251 Fifth Ave., New York City. Tomicbooks.com