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[FAWKES] Bartholomew Fair. London: J.F. Setchel, 1721. Handsome aquatint fan leaf with printed caption below the image commemorating the annual Bartholomew Fair and picturing the many amusements, booths, and entertainers who took part in the event, among them Isaac Fawkes and his “dexterity of hand” presenting the Egg Bag and card tricks on a large placard above his booth, with a second billboard picturing the “posture masters” (contortionists) who worked alongside him, a peep show titled “The Siege of Gibraltar,” rope dancers, etc. 11 ¼ x 20 ½”. Right margin cropped slightly into image, else very clean and attractive. See BM 1214.27.