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THBThe Last Issue of the Earliest Published American Comic Journal Containing the First Ever American Comic Strip
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The Idiot, or, Invisible Rambler. Boston: January 2, 1819. Vol. 1, No 52. 4pp, 9.5 x 11.5 in. Woodcut caricature in masthead, two woodcuts in text. Anonymously published under the pseudonym "Samuel Simpleton." With notice stating that "Subscriptions for this paper received by N. Coverly, Milk Street," likely referring to Nathaniel Coverly, Jr., a second generation printer and publisher working in Boston.
Described as the first American comic, The Idiot, or Invisible Rambler, published from January 10, 1818-January 2, 1819, this being the final issue, distinguished itself from previously printed political cartoons because it featured a recurring character who spoke using speech bubbles. This issue includes two illustrations accompanying an installment of the satirical tale "Uncle Jerry Simpleton's Tour of the Ohio, " which was set in Ohio's Western frontier. One illustration depicts two men on horseback, meeting each other on a dirt road, and presents the contrast between a potential settler and one who is returning from the frontier. A well-dressed gent wearing a top hat, mounted atop a fine steed states, "I am going to Ohio," while the other fellow who, like his horse, is rough and tumble in appearance, responds, "I have been." The second cartoon shows the same haggard-looking character and his horse pulling a cart with a woman seated inside.
Notice is given on page 3 to the "Patrons of the Idiot," that the publication had been bought out by the proprietors of The Kaleidoscope, which was a weekly newspaper similar in substance. (Information obtained from The Printshop Window Website, July 25, 2017.)
Condition
Partial separation along central, vertical fold, with some previous tape repairs. Few chips, short tears, some creasing along each edge of newspaper. Some light foxing scattered throughout.
Some scratches and a few dings.
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