Here is an original page from an 1867 issue of the newspaper le Charivari.
Our skeletal absinthe lover is saying
"They want to eliminate my absinthe! Bah! I shall always have the rifle ready!"
At least that is what I believe he is saying, as mon français est très minimal!
I would love to know more about this from those of you who may know something. Is this common?
It is very cool, no matter what, and in very good condition.
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