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Execution of a looter by firing squad in Alexandria. Wood engraving, ca. 1882 (?).
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Execution of a looter by firing squad in Alexandria. Wood engraving, ca. 1882 (?).

1882

CC0 — Public Domain
Wellcome Collection

Lettering: Execution of an incendiary or looter in the Grand Square. Lettering includes colouring notes. Verso shows a similar scene with lettering mentioning Alexandria.

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