[EXQUEMELIN, Alexandre Olivier.] The History of the Bucaniers of America, London, for Tho. Newborough, 1699, 8°, FIRST EDITION, 24 engraved plates, most folding, and one folding map (neatly repaired at verso, occcasional light soiling and browning), modern calf [Sabin 23483; Wing E3899] -- JOHNSON, Charles (Captain). A General History of the Pyrates ... with the remarkable Actions and Adventures of the two Female Pyrates Mary Read and Anne Bonny, London, for and by T. Warner, 1724, 8°, second edition, 3 engraved plates, one folding, contemporary panelled calf (neatly rebacked). [Sabin 36188] (2)

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[EXQUEMELIN, Alexandre Olivier.] The History of the Bucaniers of America, London, for Tho. Newborough, 1699, 8°, FIRST EDITION, 24 engraved plates, most folding, and one folding map (neatly repaired at verso, occcasional light soiling and browning), modern calf [Sabin 23483; Wing E3899] -- JOHNSON, Charles (Captain). A General History of the Pyrates ... with the remarkable Actions and Adventures of the two Female Pyrates Mary Read and Anne Bonny, London, for and by T. Warner, 1724, 8°, second edition, 3 engraved plates, one folding, contemporary panelled calf (neatly rebacked). [Sabin 36188] (2)

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Sabin on Exquemelin: "This rare work embodies many items relating to the Colonial History of British America, nowhere else extant, as, teh Adventures of Blackbeard, and his capture by Lieut. Maynard in the James River, Va., Life and Career of Captain Kyd, &c."

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