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[BINDING]. [VESTRIS, Lucia Elizabeth (1797–1856)]. Memoirs of the Life, Public and Private Adventures of Madame Vestris… London: printed for the booksellers, 1839. 4to (254 x 191 mm). EXTRA–ILLUSTRATED WITH 130 ENGRAVINGS, PLAYBILLS, FACSIMILES AND SHEET MUSIC. 19th century crushed red orange morocco gilt with complex strapwork, filigree cornerpieces, raised bands, strapwork and filigree designs in compartments, top edge gilt, decorative endpapers, complex strapwork turn ins, gilt stamp–signed by Tout (recased preserving original spine, some darkening to extremities). Provenance: Daniel B. Fearing (bookplate); B.G.S. (bookplate). A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF 19TH–CENTURY GRANGERIZING.