FAIRFAX, Thomas, 3rd Lord of Cameron (1612–1671). A group of 9 pamphlets regarding Fairfax’s campaign in the West, comprising:
Sir Thomas Fairfaxes taking of Dennis Castle, and Felford Haven… London: Printed for Matthew Walbanke, March 26, 1646. Wing M85 (TWO COPIES ONLY). –– BRISTOL, George Digby, Earl. The Lord George Digby’s Cabinet and Dr Goff’s Negotiations… London: for E. Husband, March 26, 1646. Wing B4763. –– [RUSHWORTH, John]. A Letter from Sir Thomas Fairfax's Army now in Truro. London: for J. Wright, 17 March, 1645[6]. Wing R2320. –– A Letter...concerning Sir Tho: Fairfax's Gallant Proceedings in Cornwal. London: for E. Husband, March 7, 1645[6]. Wing R2322. –– A More Full and Exact Relation...of the several Treaties between Sir Tho. Fairfax and Sir Ralph Hopton. London: for E. Husband, March 18, 1645[6]. Wing R2327. –– Sir Ralph Hoptons and All his Forces comming in to the parliament. London: for Edward Husband, 16 March, 1646. Wing R2330. –– Englands Remembrancer...Or, A Catalogue of all or most of the Severall Victories... London: for Tho. Underhill, Febr. 4th, 1645[6]. Wing E3032. –– [PETERS, Hugh]. Master peters Messuage from Sir Thomas Fairfax. London: for Matthew Walbancke, 22 March, 1645[6]. Wing P1711. –– A Just Apologie for An Abused Armie… London: for H. Overton, 1646. Wing G71.
Together, 9 works in 9 volumes, all small 8vo, in various bindings including four with a supralibros of the Fairfax coat of arms. Provenance: Albert Kirby Fairfax, 12th Lord Fairfax of Cameron (1870–1939), engraved armorial bookplates in each volume; Lot 240, sold on 14 December 1993 at Sotheby’s London.