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[MAGIC – POLITICAL CARTOON]. MECHAM, William (pseudo., Tom Merry). St. Stephen’s Review Presentation Cartoon, Aug. 30th, 1890. The Latest Trick. Color lithograph print depicts a magician pulling a rabbit from a hat, and other magic props on tables to the side. This is a satire on Gladstone’s statement at a speech in August 1890 that “rabbit farming appears to be a very god and promising description of pursuit.” 21 ¾ x 14 ¾”. Light dampstain upper right; original center-fold.