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An overweight patient prescribed two alternative treatments by his doctor - nine months yachting or a diet - he chooses to go yachting. Wood engraving after G. Du Maurier, 1888.
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An overweight patient prescribed two alternative treatments by his doctor - nine months yachting or a diet - he chooses to go yachting. Wood engraving after G. Du Maurier, 1888.

George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier · 1888

CC0 — Public Domain
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Lettering: A choice of evils. ... Du Maurier.

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