The Lives and Actions of the Most Noted Highwaymen, Street-Robbers, Pirates, &c. &c.

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Sale 482: Rare Books & Manuscripts - Fine Press - Illustrated Books (#482) 06/21/2012 11:00 AM PDT Closed
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Lot #60The Lives and Actions of the Most Noted Highwaymen, Street-Robbers, Pirates, &c. &c.

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Sale 482: Rare Books & Manuscripts - Fine Press - Illustrated Books (#482) 06/21/2012 11:00 AM PDT Closed
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Title:

The Lives and Actions of the Most Noted Highwaymen, Street-Robbers, Pirates, &c. &c.

Author:

Johnson, Captain Charles

Place Published:

London

Publisher:

Thomas Tegg

Date Published:

1839

Description:

[2], 504 pp. With 12 etched plates including the frontispiece; engraved vignette on title-page. (8vo), original blindstamped blue cloth. Stated Third Edition.

One of the most famous histories of pirates and other miscreants, first published in 1734, long presumed to be a pseudonymous work by Daniel Defoe, though that theory has come into doubt of late.

Condition:

Spine faded and leaning, two small holes near foot, hinges cracked; faint offset from the plates; very good.

Item#:

226296

Headline:

The Lives & Actions of the Most Noted Highwaymen
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