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A bear has overturned two hives and is trying to prize out honey from a third while being attacked by bees; illustration of a fable by Aesop. Etching.
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A bear has overturned two hives and is trying to prize out honey from a third while being attacked by bees; illustration of a fable by Aesop. Etching.

Aesop

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