Rare 1749 Edition of the History & Lives of Pirates

Rare 1749 Edition of the History and Lives of Pirates, from the Library of Eugene Field. Anon. The History and Lives of all the Most Nortorious Pirates, and their Crews; From Capt. Avery, who first settled at Madagascar, to Captain John Grow, and james Williams, his Lieutenant, &c. who were hang'd at Execution dock, June 11, 1725 for Piracy and Murder; ...And in this edition continued down to the Year 1735. Giving a more full and true Account than any yet Publish'd, of all their Murders, Piracies, Maroonings, Places of Refuge, and Ways of Living....Adorned with Twenty Beautiful Cuts, being the Representation of each Pirate.... London: Printed for the Proprietors, 1749, stated sixth edition. 24mo, full leather with 5 spine bands and gilt title block, 132pp, (viii). Inscription (authentic) on ffep Eugene Field from his Brother and Sister Roswell and Etta, Sept 2, 1887. Bookplate on front pastedown is a Field-Sickles later reproduction.

Occasional ink notations throughout. Moderate toning, moderate scattered foxing. Front hinge starting from head of spine. Expected wear.