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Title: The Negotiations of Thomas Woolsey, The great Cardinall of England, Containing his life and Death, viz. 1. The Originall of his promotion. 2. The Continuance in his Magnificence. 3. His Fall, Death, and Buriall. Composed by one of his owne Servants, being his Gentleman-Usher Author: [Cavendish, George] Place: London Publisher: William Sheares Date: 1641 Description: [12], 60, 57-118 pp. Engraved portrait frontispiece. (4to) 19x14 cm (7½x5½") period full calf, modern rebacking. First Edition. One of two variants, the other with the publisher's name spelled "Sheeres". Wing C1619aA. Lot Amendments Condition: Boards scuffed and with edge wear, front hinge cracked; browning and foxing; very good. Item number: 210242