Robert Speed The Counter-Scuffle 1670

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[Speed, Robert], The Counter-Scuffle. Whereunto is added The Counter-rat. Written by R.S., London, Printed by J.C. for Andrew Crook, 1670.

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[Speed, Robert], The Counter-Scuffle. Whereunto is added The Counter-rat. Written by R.S., London, Printed by J[ames] C[ottrell] for Andrew Crook, 1670. Wing S-4895. Quarto. Unpaginated, [introductory blank; 54 pages of text, final blank]. Two illustrations: on A1 (verso blank A1b) and on D4b. Full tan calf with gilt edging on covers. Hinges cracked but holding. Title page foxed, light foxing throughout.  Bookplate: “Appertinet hoc liber honorae Elizabeth Caroloque Pond-Kimball.”

Bookplate of Elizabeth Caroloque Pond-Kimball
Illustrated title-page, showing a banquet disintegrating into a food fight.
First page of text.

 

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