Chaucer The Merchant

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Chronicle / Alamy Stock Photo

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A67KR3

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36.5 MB (1.9 MB Compressed download)

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3440 x 3710 px | 29.1 x 31.4 cm | 11.5 x 12.4 inches | 300dpi

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Chronicle

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The Merchant on a rearing horse

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Chaucer The Merchant

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