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Abel Drugger, from Ben Jonson's 'The alchemist', in a posture of combat. Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, 1777, after Roberts.
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Abel Drugger, from Ben Jonson's 'The alchemist', in a posture of combat. Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, 1777, after Roberts.

Roberts · 1791

CC0 — Public Domain
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Lettering: The alchemist. Act scene. Mr. Garrick in the character of Abel Drugger. Roberts del. Thornthwaite sc.

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