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BARROUGH, PHILIP
The Method of Phisick, containing the causes, signes and cures of inward diseases in mans
body. London: 1601. Octavo. pp. [xvi], 476, [7]. Modern full brown morocco. Some damp
staining, titlepage dusted and repaired. An unsophisticated copy.
€100 - €150
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BARRY, JAMES
A reviving cordial for a sin-sick despairing soul, in the time of temptation, the same being an
extract of the unworthy authors experience - London: 1699. 8vo. pp. [x], 133. Modern full
panelled calf in the 17th century style. Very good. Wing B 971. ESTC R16318 locates 3 copies.
Utmost rarity.
€350 - €500
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BASIL, WILLIAM
Two letters from William Basil Esq; Attorney General of Ireland; the one to .... John Bradshaw,
Lord President of the Council of State, the other to .... William Lenthal, esq., Speaker of the
Parliament of England - London: 1649. 4to. pp. 7. A good copy in modern half morocco. Wing
B 1028. Dated December 12th, it reports a Parliamentary victory “on the Plains of Lisnegarvy”
where 1400 of the enemy were killed and Colonel John Hamilton was taken prisoner, but
General George Monro “saved himself by swimming across the Blackwater.” Also news of the
capture of Drumcree and the surrender of Carrickfergus upon articles. Sweeney 328.
€250 - €350
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