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[QUACKERY] The Traveling Quack. [London], 1889. Full color image by Tom Merry (William Mecham) of a traveling quack doctor on the back of his wagon, the latter decorated with a skeleton, anatomical drawings, and laden with “cures,” ointments, and potions the learned man is pitching. Issued with the June 22 1889 issue of St. Stephen’s Review as part of its “Presentation Cartoon” series. 21 x 13 ¾”. Left edge ragged, else very good. A handsome and vibrant image of a traveling charlatan.