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Jack London, seminude in fighting stance
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A full-length standing studio portrait of Jack London wearing only underwear. He is facing the camera in a fighting stance, with his hands balled into fists in front of him.
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Jack London, seminude in fighting stance
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A full-length standing studio portrait of Jack London wearing only underwear. He is facing the camera in a fighting stance, with his hands balled into fists in front of him.
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