VIOLET, THOMAS. A True narrative of som remarkable proceedings concerning the ships Samson, Salvador and George, and several other prize-ships depending in the High Court of Admiraltie. 1653, imprint cropped from title-page, a few margins wormed, small tear to folding list, vignette on title, folding list of prize ships. Wing V 593 -- VIOLET,T. Mysteries and Secrets of Trade and Mint-affairs: with several reasons against transporting treasure. 1653, imprint cropped from title-page, marginal worming at end, tiny hole in title leaf, 2 parts (continuous pagination), vignette on title. Wing V 583. Both London, 2 vols., folio, modern quarter calf with old marbled edges (evidently once bound together). FIRST EDITIONS.