China, opium smokers

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Photo 12 / Alamy Stock Photo

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CW9078

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23.9 MB (1.2 MB Compressed download)

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3448 x 2425 px | 29.2 x 20.5 cm | 11.5 x 8.1 inches | 300dpi

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Photo12/Photosvintages

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China, opium smokers 19th century Print (16.5 x 21 cm) Private collection

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