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[FAWKES]. Bartholomew Fair. London: J.F. Setchel, 1721. Aquatint fan leaf commemorating the annual Bartholomew Fair and picturing the 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, and more. 15 x 22". A few short tears in margins, scattered spotting. See BM 1214.27.