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William Buchan. Stipple engraving by J. Thomson after J. Wales.

Isobel Walker, aged 112. Line engraving by H. Gavin after J. Wales.

Peter Garden aged 131. Line engraving by H. Gavin after J. Wales.

Cowasjee, a man who had his nose reconstructed with the aid of plastic surgery. Stipple engraving by W. Nutter, 1795, after J. Wales.

William Buchan. Stipple engraving by W. Ridley, 1805 after J. Wales.

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Wales, James, 1746 or 1747-1795

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Isobel Walker, aged 112. Line engraving by H. Gavin after J. Wales.

William Buchan. Stipple engraving by J. Thomson after J. Wales.

William Buchan. Stipple engraving by W. Ridley, 1805 after J. Wales.

Peter Garden aged 131. Line engraving by H. Gavin after J. Wales.

Cowasjee, a man who had his nose reconstructed with the aid of plastic surgery. Stipple engraving by W. Nutter, 1795, after J. Wales.