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Robert Sayer|Jacopo Amigoni|James McArdell|James Moore

Asia! Thy trade, thy silks and spicy stores, But ill compensate for a Land of Slaves, Whilst Liberty disdains to bless thy Shores, And Luxury thy nerv'less sons depraves

ca. 1760
Mezzotint
34.9 × 25.1 cm (13.7 × 9.9 in)

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