MEMOIRS Of JOSEPH GRIMALDI. Illustrations thereto.
[London]: Ca 1890s. Unpaginated. 29 mounted hand-colored illustrations [many folded] of Grimaldi, theatres, play scenes, drawn by Cruikshank [and others] + a folded 1828 handbill for "Grimaldi's Last Appearance in Public" 8" x 5". Bespoke deep maroon full-leather binding with elaborate decorative gilt stamping, by Riviere & Son. TEG. A bit of extremity wear to binding, board showing at the lower tips. Many plates reattached at the stubs, so today the entire requires some delicacy in turning the leaves. With a nod to that caution, a handsome VG - VG+ volume. Item #50241
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