O The Roast Beef of England, by Charles Mosley, after William Hogarth

An image of O The Roast Beef of England. The Gates of Callais. Mosley, Charles, printmaker (British, c.1720-c.1756). Hogarth, William, after (British, 1697-1764). Etching, engraving, 1748, published 6 March, 1749. Production Note: State II/II. Alternative Numbers: Paulson; 180. Stephens/George; 3050.

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O The Roast Beef of England. The Gates of Callais. Mosley, Charles, printmaker (British, c.1720-c.1756). Hogarth, William, after (British, 1697-1764). Etching, engraving, 1748, published 6 March, 1749. Production Note: State II/II. Alternative Numbers: Paulson; 180. Stephens/George; 3050.

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