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CIBBER, Colley (1671–1757). An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber. London: John Nimmo, 1889. 2 volumes, Royal 8vo (260 x 165 mm). Half-titles, title printed in red and black, numerous mezzotint portraits by R. B. Parkes and etchings by Adolphe Lalauze. Full crushed brown levant ruled in gilt, raised bands, gilt titling and framing in compartments, top edge gilt, others uncut, gilt dentelle turn-ins, red silk endpapers, gilt stamp signed by Zaehnsdorf. A New Edition with notes and supplements by Robert W. Lowe, ONE OF 20 COPIES PRINTED ON “SUPERFINE” Japanese ROYAL 8VO PAPER, this being number 13, with duplicate portraits, before and after letters. A VERY ATTRACTIVE SET. From the private library of a prominent Chicago collector, part II.