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The Ricky Jay Collection Part II

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 157

[HEAD, Richard (c. 1637 – 1686)]. Proteus Redevivus: or the...

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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[HEAD, Richard (ca. 1637?686)]?PROTEUS REDEVIVUS: OR THE ART OF WHEEDLING: OR INSINUATION, OBTAIN?D BY GENERAL CONVERSATION, AND EXTRACTED FROM THE SEVERAL HUMOURS, INCLINATIONS, AND PASSIONS OF BOTH SEXES.?London: Printed by W.D., 1679. Second edition (unstated), and much rarer than either the first or third editions. Copy of Brent Gration-Maxfield (1916?1983), noted bibliophile (with his neat manuscript notations on the front flyleaf). Full modern crimson morocco gilt, by Lewis & Harris bookbinders (Bath), five raised bands, a.e.g., gilt inner dentelles. 8vo. [16], 352pp. Wing H1272.