Civil War, a collection of 12 pamphlets, 1642-1649

CIVIL WAR, ENGLAND

A collection of 12 pamphlets, comprising:

i. A catalogue of the names of the dukes, marquesses, earles and lords, that have absented themselves from the Parliament, and are now with His Maiesty. [London], 1642, 24pp.

ii. A true description of the discipline of war both for horse and foot, used in His Maiesties army, under the excellencies William Earle of New-castle, and Prince Robert. [London, 1642], 8pp., drop-head title, slightly soiled

iii. A warrant sent from the Lord Maior and aldermen, to all the trained bands in London. London: Coules, Sept. 23, 1642, 8pp.

iv. [Marsh, J.] An argument or, debate in law: of the great question concerning the militia. London: Paine & Simmons, 1642, 48pp.

v. Felton, E. Engins invented to save much blood and moneyes (in these times of warre). London: Underhill, 1644, 8pp., somewhat soiled

vi. An humble representation from His Excellencie Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Councel of the Armie; concerning their past endeavours, and now finall desires for the puting of the souldiery into constant pay. London: Whittington, 1647, 28pp.

vii. Papers from the Armie concerning His Excellency and the General Councell. London: Ibbitson, 1647, 16pp.

viii. A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament: concerning the disbanding of the army. London: Wright, 1647, 24pp., purchased from Pickering & Chatto, 28 October 1901, 10s-6d, slightly stained

ix. A solemne engagement of the army under the command of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax; with a declaration of their resolutions, as to disbanding. London: Whittington, 1647, 24pp.

x. Diggs, D. The unlawfulnesse of subjects taking up armes against their soveraigne. [London], 1647, engraved additional title, 172 (of 176pp.), nineteenth-century half morocco, lacks T2-3, binding worn

xi. The peaceable militia: or The cause and cure of this late and present warre. London, 1648, 24pp., modern brown wrappers, purchased from Pickering & Chatto, 14 November 1901, 7s-6d, title somewhat soiled

xii. The English souldiers standard to repaire to, for wisdome and understanding. London, 1649, 12pp.

12 volumes, small 4to, all but 2 in modern full or half leather

LITERATURE:

ESTC R16102, R16324 (4 copies), R18080, R18112, R23498 (5 copies), R201977, R203123, R201530, R201562, R3361, R203161, R205638