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English: Title: Josiah the first

Abstract: Caricature of wealthy American politician and civic reformer Josiah Quincy, an outspoken apologist for Great Britain and an opponent of the War of 1812. Quincy stands stiffly on a rocky shore while fish frolic in the sea behind him. He wears a crown and a regal red and gold coat on whose breast is a pair of crossed codfish. He holds a scepter in his left hand, and says, "I Josiah the first do by this my Royal Proclamation announce myself King of New England, Novia Scotia and Passamaquoddy, -- Grand Master of the noble order of the Two Cod Fishes." Physical description: 1 print on wove paper: etching, aquatint, and rocker or roulette work, with watercolor ; plate 27.3 x 22.5 cm

Notes: Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1812-4.; Wm. Charles, Sc.; The print probably appeared in 1812 or 1813.; Title from item.
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