'Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Man's Friend', 1869. Artist: George du Maurier

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'Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Man's Friend', 1869. Tobacco was by this time recognised as a health hazard, but its properties provided some comfort for the very poor. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 30, 1869.

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