[HEAD, Richard (ca. 1637–686)] PROTEUS REDEVIVUS: OR THE ART OF WHEEDLING: OR INSINUATION, OBTAIN’D BY GENERAL CONVERSATION, AND EXTRACTED FROM THE SEVERAL HUMOURS, INCLINATIONS, AND PASSIONS OF BOTH SEXES. London: Printed by W.D., 1679. Second edition (unstated), and much rarer than either the first or third editions. Copy of Brent Gration-Maxfield (1916–1983), noted bibliophile (with his neat manuscript notations on the front flyleaf). Full modern crimson morocco gilt, by Lewis & Harris bookbinders (Bath), five raised bands, a.e.g., gilt inner dentelles. 8vo. [16], 352pp. Wing H1272.
A famous textbook of misbehavior and roguery, with content on London low-life and social behavior in various classes, including town-shifts, bullies, thugs, ruffin-shabbaroons, bawds, pimps, lawyers, apothecaries, catchpoles, gaolers, scriveners, and astrological doctors.