Hero's recruiting at Kelsey's; -or, Guard-Day at St. James, by James Gillray

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Hero's recruiting at Kelsey's; -or, Guard-Day at St. James. Gillray, James (British, 1757-1815). Humphrey, Hannah, publisher (British, c.1745-1818). Etching, hand colouring, 1797. Production Note: Published June 9th 1797.

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