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An English fool acting as spokesman for a Dutch quack doctor; an ornate border composed of the paraphernalia of quackery surrounds his proclaimation. Engraving by G. Bickham.

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Lettering: The high German doctor, and the English fool. ... G. Bickham engraver in London. Lettering continues: with extensive coverage of the Dutch quack doctor and his "many excellent medicaments"
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Title: An English fool acting as spokesman for a Dutch quack doctor; an ornate border composed of the paraphernalia of quackery surrounds his proclaimation. Engraving by G. Bickham.
Description:
Lettering: The high German doctor, and the English fool.
.
G.
Bickham engraver in London.
Lettering continues: with extensive coverage of the Dutch quack doctor and his "many excellent medicaments".

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