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The Workes of King Charles the Martyr. London: James Flesher for R. Royston 1662, folio, engraved frontispiece and title, 2 printed titles, double page portrait and 2 further double page plates ruled in red, imprint leaf at end, some rippling to contents, occasional slight stains, marbled paste-downs, two leaves of 19th century MS ink notes at the start, contemporary morocco with gilt Royal arms to both boards within ruled frames, the spine in six compartments with lettering piece 'The Kings Workes', bookplate of Thomas Walpole. Note: for another more elaborate copy of this work in two volumes, see Christie's New York Lot 255, 3 December 2007, described as the work of the 'Royal Heads Binder'.

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