240pp. Quarter bound in black cloth under red paper-covered boards; gilt signature on front, gilt titles on spine. 8vo. Lightly rubbed spine ends, bottom edges slightly bumped. Text block edges starting to tan; top and fore edges foxed. Gutters cracked and strained, volume quite loose. Otherwise internally neat, clean and bright. Dust jacket has light shelf wear, chipping to edges, mirrors book damage, price clipped.
Irish Montez (1821-1861) was an actress, dancer and courtesan who became mistress to King Ludwig I of Bavaria.