The alchemist. A comedy. Acted in the year 1610 ... / The author B[enjamin] J[onson].

  • Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637
Date:
[1705?]
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Credit: The alchemist. A comedy. Acted in the year 1610 ... / The author B[enjamin] J[onson]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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