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xii, 322 pp. 7 plates and folding plan. Extra-illustrated with the insertion of 36 additional plates from earlier sources, many in color. (8vo) 8½x5½, finely bound by Bayntun in full green morocco, gilt ruled borders with floral devices at corners, watercolor portrait inset into oval opening on front with elaborate gilt border of repeating floral design, raised bands, spine compartments lettered and decorated in gilt, gilt rolled board edges, gilt ruled dentelles, moire silk endleaves, all edges gilt. housed in a custom felt lined drop-back box.

Fabulous miniature portrait of the famed 17th century actress with her characteristic curls and entrancing gaze.