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James Gillray

The Theatrical Bubble; being a new Specimen of the Astonishing Powers of the Great Politiico-Punchinello in the Art of Dramatic Puffing

after January 7, 1805
Hand-colored etching
22.1 × 16.8 cm (8.7 × 6.6 in)

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