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Men gathered around a table as Philidor plays a game of chess wearing a blindfold. Engraving.

Kelsey's shop in St James's London, where fruit, jellies and sweets are served; a man and a boy are enjoying its wares. as another stands by the door. Process print after James Gillray.

An upper class young woman; representing the St James's area of London. Stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi, 1783, after J.H. Benwell.

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Men gathered around a table as Philidor plays a game of chess wearing a blindfold. Engraving.

An upper class young woman; representing the St James's area of London. Stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi, 1783, after J.H. Benwell.

Kelsey's shop in St James's London, where fruit, jellies and sweets are served; a man and a boy are enjoying its wares. as another stands by the door. Process print after James Gillray.