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GIRARDELLI, Josephine (b. ca. 1780). The Original Salamander. Wonders Will Never Cease! [London]: Wood, Printer, ca. 1820. Letterpress broadside for Giradelli’s appearance in the British capitol and advertised as able to “wash her hands in burning oil, and take a part of the same into her mouth.” “Take up melted lead with her fingers,” and “putting into her mouth boiling lead.” 17 ¼ x 7 ¼”. Browning primarily at right, minor edgewear.