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[FIREPROOF MAN]. CHABERT, Ivanitz. The Last Week. The Wonderful Fire-Proof Phenomenon. London: Roberts, ca. 1820. Letterpress handbill advertising the fire-resisting performance of Chabert, who will “forge with his hands and feet a bar of red hot iron," “eat burning charcoal," and “undergo the torture of fire as used in the Spanish Inquisition," among other feats. 9 ¾ x 7". Hand-dated in upper right. Dawes label to verso.