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CORBET, JOHN
The epistle congratulatorie of Lysimachus Nicanor of the Societie of Jesu, to the Covenanters in Scotland. Where in is paralleled our sweet harmony in doctrine
and practice - Dublin: 1640. 4to. pp. [i], 78. Titlepage printed in red and black. A good copy in modern quarter morocco. STC 5751.5, while there is one Wing
printing C 6247. Sweeney 1216 quoting the 1st edition.
€200 - €400
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CORBET, JOHN
The ungirding of the Spanish armour: Or, an answer to the informations for defensive armes against the Kings Majestie which were drawn up at Edenburgh by
the common help and industrie of the three tables of the rigid covenanters - Dublin: Printed by the Society of Stationers, 1639. 4to. pp. [viii], 56. Very good in
modern quarter morocco. I recall Miss Mary Paul Pollard many years ago identifying for me the issue without the fleur de lys ornament on the title-page as being
the authentic Dublin first edition. STC 5755.
€200 - €400
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CRESSY, HUGH PAULINUS DE
I. Question. Why are you a Catholic? The answer follows. II. Question. But why are you a Protestant? An answer attempted (in vain) - London: 1686. 4to. pp. [iv],
72. A very good copy in modern half calf. Wing C 6900. Sweeney 1256 quoting the 1st edition of 1673.
€150 - €200
97
CROMWELL, OLIVER. / VENABLES ROBERT
Letters from Ireland relating the several great successes it hath pleased God to give unto the Parliament’s Forces there, in the Taking of Drogheda, Trym,
Dundalk, Carlingford and The Nury. Together with a List of the Chief Commanders, and the number of the Officers and Soldiers slain in Drogheda. London: 1649.
Licenced 2nd October. 4to. pp. 20. A very good copy in nineteenth century half morocco on marbled boards. Wing L 1778.
€250 - €350
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