Charles Johnson, Histoire des Pirates Anglois, Trévoux, 1744 Edition.

Charles Johnson, Histoire des Pirates Anglois, Trévoux, 1744 Edition. This rare 1744 edition of Captain Charles Johnson’s seminal work, Histoire des Pirates Anglois, was published in Trévoux by La Compagnie and represents one of the most influential historical accounts of the Golden Age of Piracy. The volume provides a detailed narrative of English mariners and outlaws from their establishment in the Bahamas to the mid-18th century, featuring the celebrated biographies of notable figures such as the female pirates Mary Read and Anne Bonny. Presented in a sophisticated half-leather binding, the book features tan pebbled leather over marbled paper-covered boards. The spine is further distinguished by a red leather title label with gilt-stamped inscriptions reading "CH. JOHNSON HISTOIRE DES PIRATES ANGLAIS". The title page prominently displays the date in Roman numerals as "M. DCC. XLIV" alongside traditional woodcut typographical ornaments. Internally, the work is adorned with decorative woodcut headpieces and includes a comprehensive "Table des Chapitres" documenting the exploits of various pirate captains, including George Lowther and Edward Low. This scholarly volume measures approximately 17 cm in height, 11 cm in width, and 3 cm in thickness. The item is in good condition.