Item #305899 A New Dictionary of the Terms Ancient and Modern of the Canting Crew, in its Several Tribes, of Gypsies, Beggers, Thieves, Cheats, &c., With an addition of Some Proverbs, Phrases, Figurative Speeches, &c. B. E. Gent.
A New Dictionary of the Terms Ancient and Modern of the Canting Crew, in its Several Tribes, of Gypsies, Beggers, Thieves, Cheats, &c., With an addition of Some Proverbs, Phrases, Figurative Speeches, &c.

A New Dictionary of the Terms Ancient and Modern of the Canting Crew, in its Several Tribes, of Gypsies, Beggers, Thieves, Cheats, &c., With an addition of Some Proverbs, Phrases, Figurative Speeches, &c.

(n.d.). Hardcover. Item #305899

Facsimile edition. First published ca. 1698. 'Useful for all sorts of people (especially foreigners to secure their money and preserve their lives; besides being very diverting and entertaining being whilly new' -- from the title page. A very good copy; no dust jacket. Rebound; paper over boards a bit grubby with tears to the corners. Former owner's bookplate and stamp present.

Price: $75.00

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