Lot 0387

'A Decent Story" c. 1795 Satrirical Engraving

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England, 18th century. A hand-colored cartoon dating to 1795 on wove paper. Pasted to another paper for backing. Measures 12 x 9 (sight) and as a whole 20 x 13 inches.

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'A Decent Story" c. 1795 Satrirical Engraving

Name: 'A Decent Story\" c. 1795 Satrirical Engraving
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