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On Sentry Duty: Autumn –and the password? Time–Fraternity and artillery, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, September 30, 1867

September 30, 1867
Lithograph on newsprint; third state of three (Delteil)
24 × 21.8 cm (9.4 × 8.6 in)

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