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CUSACK, George. The Grand Pyrate...London: for Johnathan Edwin, 1676. [Containing]: --An Exact Narrative of the Tryals of the Pyrats: and All the Proceedings at the late Goal-Delivery of the Admiralty. [London], 1675. Continuous pagination. 8o (180 x 112 mm.) Title slightly spotted, top margin cropped. Full blue morocco by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. FIRST EDITION of this rare account of the notorious George Cusack who abandoned his intent of entering the priesthood for the life of the buccaneer aboard his main ship the Valiant Prince. The second title recounts Cusack's trial after his capture on the Thames. Sabin 18078; Wing G1505.