1739 1st ed English Civil War Irish Massacre Charles I Thomas Carte 2v Set

Thomas Carte was an early 18th-century English historian who composed a collection of letters and papers that were written in the mid-1600s, most of which provide incredible and important details on the English Civil War. Carte is most remembered for his controversial correspondence with Henry Chandler over the Irish Massacre in 1641 in which he defended King Charles I and the Stuarts, a stance that made high unpopular with the both the public and magistrates.

This rare first edition was published in a two-volume set in 1739.

Item number: #2258

Price: $499

CARTE, Thomas

A collection of original letters and papers, concerning the affairs of England, from the year 1641 to 1660. Found among the Duke of Ormonde's papers. In two volumes. By Tho. Carte, M.A.s

London : Printed by James Bettenham at the expence of the Society for the Encouragement of Learning; and sold by A. Millar; J. Grey, and J. Nourse, 1739. First edition.

Details:
•Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volume set
oVol. I – [viii], 472
oVol. II – 464
•Provenance: Bookplate – Constance Mary Butler
oThe daughter of James Butler, 3rd Marquess of Ormonde, Lady Constance Mary Butler (26 March 1879 — 20 April 1949) was an Anglo-Irish noblewoman, yachtswoman and antiquarian. Medical volunteer work during World War I led to a later career in radiography.
•Language: English
•Binding: Leather; tight & secure
oVol. I front board detached but present
•Size: ~8.5in X 5.5in (22cm x 14cm)

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