Cibber, Colley. AN APOLOGY FOR THE LIFE OF MR. COLLEY CIBBER, COMEDIAN, AND LATE PATENTEE OF THE THEATRE-ROYALE. With an historical view of the stage during his own time. Extra-illustrated. London: Colley Cibber, 1740. Large quarto. Full mottled calf boards. Gilt framing with gilt motifs in corners on upper and lower, gilt emblem in center on upper. Spine with 5 raised bands, decorative gilt framing and motifs in compartments, gilt lettering on red label. Gilt dentelles. Marbled endpapers. All edges gilt. First edition with engraved frontis, and extra-illustrated with 50 engravings from various sources. Boards detached, various imperfections. *Additional images and detailed condition report available upon request.