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    By George Anne Bellamy
    London   J. Bell
    7" by 4" 232, (6), 184; 207, [3]; 224pp.
    An autobiographical work from the Irish actress George Anne Bellamy, an early edition bound in full tree calf.
    By George Anne Bellamy

    1786 An Apology for the Life of George Anne Bellamy, Late of Covent-Garden Theatre

    London   J. Bell
    7" by 4" 232, (6), 184; 207, [3]; 224pp.
    An autobiographical work from the Irish actress George Anne Bellamy, an early edition bound in full tree calf.
    £180.00
    : 3kgs / : 952Z13
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    Description

    Illustrated, Leather Binding, Original Binding

    The fourth edition. 

    A four volume set, complete in five. Includes volumes 1-4. 

    Illustrated with monochrome steel engraved frontispieces by Bartolozzi. 

    This memoirs of George Anne Bellamy, which are believed to have been ghost written by Alexander Bicknell from Bellamy's notes. Bellamy was an Irish eighteenth century actress, best known for her leading roles at the Theatre Royal, including her role as Juliette in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliette'. 

    Bound in full tree calf.

    Condition

    Bound in full calf. Externally worn with staining to the spines, rubbing to the extremities and joints, with joints tender to all. Bookplate to front pastedowns. Internally, binding firm. Tidemarks to the fronts of the works, heaviest to 'Vol 3' and '4'. Pages generally bright with spotting to the rear blanks.

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