The Bloody almanack wherein is contained : ... the King of Scots new game in France, together with his desires to forreign princes ... concerning the landing of an English army in France ; the time and manner of a great battel to be fought : the engagement of the Scotch King, with the event and success thereof : with other notes ... touching the strange lightnings and apparitions that will be seen in the ayr this year ...

A bloudy fight in France, between the Kings army, commanded by General Harcourt, the King of Scots, and the Duke of York; and the Prince of Conde's Forces, on Christmas Day last. With the manner how the said Duke led on the forlorn hope, fell upon the Princes forces, gave the first onset; and after a gallant charge, (seconded by his brother the King) routed them, and beat them out of their trenches. With the number killed and taken prisoners, most of their ordnance, armes, and ammunition, and two other armies entring the field, under the command of the King of Poland's son, and Prince Edward.

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: The second 1 in the imprint is crossed out and date altered to 1652...

A Great and glorious victory obtained by the English against the French, upon the coast of Callice; with the dispiersing of the Royal Navie belonging to King Lewis, the taking of the Newfound-land fleet; and the chasing of the King of Scots Vice-Admiral, and his men of war, unto the Fort Royal. With the manner how Captain Foster in the Phœnix, Cap. Benjamin in the Pearl frigat, and Cap. George Crocknel in the Merlin, bare up to them within canon shot of the castle; and the event and success thereof. Likewise, the particulars of a great and lamentable engagement in Scotland, the number of men killed and taken on both sides; and the taking of the field again by both armies.

January 1654

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 21"; the 4 in the date has been crossed out and replaced with...

Strange news from Scotland and their young King his dream concerning England: with the appearing of a wonderful vision to him in the night, and what happened thereupon: together, with his speech to the lords of his privie councel; and a dreadful prophesie of Mr. Douglas a Scotchman, written by his own hand, and sent to their young King, full of wonder and admiration; wherein he fortells the great things that shall befall his person, this present year 1651. With a great battel to be fought on the 5. of May next, between the English and the Scots, the event and success thereof. 20. Lords to be beheaded, and 20000 horse and foot totally vanquished and subdued, and what shall happen upon the obtaining this great victory. / Signed by James Douglas, the author of the these prophetical observations, and licensed according to order.

Douglas, James, fl. 1651.

January 1651

[2], 6 p.Dated and signed on p.4: Sterling castle, 8. of Jan. 1651. J. Douglas.Annotation on Thomaso...

The bloody almanack:: to which England is directed, to fore-know what shall come to passe, / by that famous astrologer, M. John Booker. Being a perfect abstract of the prophecies proved out of Scripture, by the noble Napier, Lord of Marchistoun in Scotland.

Booker, John, 1603-1667.
Napier, John, 1550-1617.

January 1643

[2], 6 p.Illustrated t.p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan. 20th 1642".Reproduction of the original ...

A black almanack or Predictions and astronimonicall observations foreshewing what will happen to the king of Scots this present year, from the aspect and conjunction of the planets on the day and hour of his coronation the first of January 1651. Also some calculations concerning many bloudy fights between the English and Scots and the various success thereof. With a bloudy contention between the buff-coat, the long coat, and the black-coat, and the issne [sic] thereof. Licensed according to order.

January 1651

[16] p. : ill.Signatures: A.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Janu: 25 1650"; imprint date crossed throu...

The black Dutch almanack or Predictions and astronimocall observations fore-shewing what will further happen to the king of Scots and other kings and commonwealths, from the aspects and conjunctions of the planets in their quotidian motions. Also a new prophesy found in Dutch, foretelling of a great fleet of ships and of Danes Sweds, &c. to be seen this present year 1652. and bloody fights by sea and land, with variety of other matter concerning the English, the Hollander and the French.

[16] p.Not in fact an almanac.Original not traced.Signatures: A.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Dec. 4...

The Bloody almanack; or, Astrological predictions, and monthly observations; denoting and setting forth, I. The great changes, mutations, and revolutions, that will happen in the year of Christ, 1655. And the direfull actions, and memorable accidents that will befall some great ones in authority, who have inriched themselvs by the sweat of other mens browes. II. The particulars of the greatest catastrophe that ever happened in England, the calling to an account some of the Common-wealths servants, who are now become her masters; and the making of divers headless. III. A diary of the national affairs, the proceedings of the nobles, and a most excellent antidote to cure the malady of the Commons, and to confirm and establish our long-desired liberties. IV. The arraignment and conviction of divers time-buggering changlings, and the admirable effects that will attend the motion of our lawfull governors. V. The rectifying of the magistracy, the administring of true justice to the commonalty, and the exaltation of our long contended for liberty. VI. The violent diseases that will prove obnoxious and incident both to men, and women; and a brief computation of the royal chronicle. Published by authority.

January 1655

8 p.In imprint date: second "5" crossed out and replaced with ms. "4."Reproduction of original in th...

A bloody Irish almanack, or, Rebellious and bloody Ireland, discovered in some notes extracted out of an almanack, printed at Waterford in Ireland for this yeare 1646. Whereunto are annexed some astrologicall observations upon a conjunction of the two malignant planets Saturne and Mars in the midle of the signe Taurus the horroscope of Ireland, upon Friday the 12. of Juue [sic] this yeare 1646. with memorable prædictions and occurrences therein. By John Booker.

Booker, John, 1603-1667.

January 1646

[8], 57 [i.e. 59], [1] p.The first leaf bears "The explanation of the frontispeece", i.e. the title-...

Bloody nevves rom [sic] the Scottish Army, concerning the late bloody fight upon Munday last, six miles on this side Carlisle, between the 2. armies of England and Scotland, the one commanded by Major Gen. Lambert, the other by his Excellency Duke Hamilton. With the number that were slain and taken prisoners on both sides, and the resolution of the Scottish Army thereupon, and the names of the chiefe commanders of Scotland, which were wounded in the fight. Likewise the Scottish message to the English army, and their answer and resolution thereupon. With the declaration of the county of Kent, concerning the landing of the Duke of York, and the coming in tothe [sic] Scotish army.

Hamilton, James Hamilton, Duke of, 1606-1649.
Lambert, John, 1619-1683.
Scotland. Army.

[2], 6 p.Publication date from Wing.Consists of 4 letters: 1) dated: Perith Iuly 16. 1648; 2) signed...

The new bloody almanack for this insuing yeare, begining March the 25. 164[4] and ending March 25 1645. In which England i [sic] directed, [t]o foreknow what shall come to passe, according to many predictions: Being a perfect abstract of the prophesies of the best approved. Out of scripture, astrologie, and prophesy. And some observations from that admired astrologer of our daye. Mr. John Booker also other prophesies by Walgrave, Merlin, and Cardan.

Booker, John, 1603-1667.

[8] p.Not related to Wing A1339: A new bloody almanack, for this insuing year 1645.Annotation on Tho...

The history of the Kingdom of Scotland.: Containing an account of the original of that nation, and of the most remarkable transactions and revolutions during the reigns of seventy two kings and queens, to the seventh year of King William III. Comprehending variety of state intreagues, strange accidents, prodigies, and other memorable occurrences. : With a list of the present nobility of that kingdom. / By R.B.

R. B., 1632?-1725?

January 1696

[3], 178, [12] p. : ill., port.Includes printer's catalog on [12] p. at end.Imperfect: cropped and t...

A message from the King of Scots [electronic resource] : and the full and perfect relation of his safe arrivall at Paris in France, the manner of his Royall entertainment, and his speech to the King and Councel, concerning the Parliament of England, and the Lord General Cromwel and his army : also, the manner of his escape, and how himself, and the Lord Wilmot, quitted their horses, and on their second dayes march from Worcester betook themselves into a tree, the third day into a wood, and immediately after for London, where he staid three weeks, and from thence, took shipping in a Dutch Barque, as a servant to the Lord Wilmont : whereunto is annexed, Captain Hind's progress ... : Published by authority.

Scotland.Sovereign (1649-1685 : Charles II)
CharlesII,King of England,1630-1685.
Horton, George,active 1647-1660,printer.

Multiple errors in pagination.Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland...

Bella Scot-Anglica. A brief of all the battells, and martiall encounters which have happened 'twixt England and Scotland, from all times to the present. VVherunto is annexed a corollary, declaring the causes whereby the Scot is come of late years to be so heightned in his spirits; with some prophecies which are much cryed up, as reflecting upon the fate of both nations.

Howell, James, 1594?-1666.

January 1648

[2], 19, 18-19, [1] p.Anonymous. Attributed to James Howell.Place of publication from Wing.Variant: ...

A bloody fight in Scotland within two miles of Edenburgh,: since Lieut. Gen. Cromwel returned in to England. The malignants rize and fell upon Col. Gen. Lamberts men, but were repulsed and routed. Also instructions for the Lord Libberton, and Col. Innis, to treat with Col. Lambert. With a commission for divers lords to give satisfaction to the English and a proclamation published throught the kingdome of Scotland, for such, their goods to bee confiscate, and themselves punished with death. Octob. 15. 1648. Wee doe command and ordain these presents to bee published at the Market Crosse of Edenburgh, Haddington, Dunbarre, Lenilithgow, and Peebles, that none pretend ignorance. Tho. Henderson.

Margetts, Thomas.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Reprint. Originally published: Edenburgh, first printed by Evan Tylar, printer to the Kings...

The Scots beaten with their own weapons, and their playing fast and loose with King and Parliament clearly discovered. Which may serve also for a full (and briefe) answer to the Scots last large papers. Published for the satisfaction both of city and countrey, concerning the King and the Scots. Imprimatur Gilbert Mabbot.

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan: 15th".Reproduction of the original in the British Librar...

A bloudy fight in France, between the Kings army, commanded by General Harcourt, the King of Scots, and the Duke of York; and the Prince of Conde's Forces, on Christmas Day last. With the manner how the said Duke led on the forlorn hope, fell upon the Princes forces, gave the first onset; and after a gallant charge, (seconded by his brother the King) routed them, and beat them out of their trenches. With the number killed and taken prisoners, most of their ordnance, armes, and ammunition, and two other armies entring the field, under the command of the King of Poland's son, and Prince Edward.

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: The second 1 in the imprint is crossed out and date altered to 1652...

A Great and glorious victory obtained by the English against the French, upon the coast of Callice; with the dispiersing of the Royal Navie belonging to King Lewis, the taking of the Newfound-land fleet; and the chasing of the King of Scots Vice-Admiral, and his men of war, unto the Fort Royal. With the manner how Captain Foster in the Phœnix, Cap. Benjamin in the Pearl frigat, and Cap. George Crocknel in the Merlin, bare up to them within canon shot of the castle; and the event and success thereof. Likewise, the particulars of a great and lamentable engagement in Scotland, the number of men killed and taken on both sides; and the taking of the field again by both armies.

January 1654

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 21"; the 4 in the date has been crossed out and replaced with...

Strange news from Scotland and their young King his dream concerning England: with the appearing of a wonderful vision to him in the night, and what happened thereupon: together, with his speech to the lords of his privie councel; and a dreadful prophesie of Mr. Douglas a Scotchman, written by his own hand, and sent to their young King, full of wonder and admiration; wherein he fortells the great things that shall befall his person, this present year 1651. With a great battel to be fought on the 5. of May next, between the English and the Scots, the event and success thereof. 20. Lords to be beheaded, and 20000 horse and foot totally vanquished and subdued, and what shall happen upon the obtaining this great victory. / Signed by James Douglas, the author of the these prophetical observations, and licensed according to order.

Douglas, James, fl. 1651.

January 1651

[2], 6 p.Dated and signed on p.4: Sterling castle, 8. of Jan. 1651. J. Douglas.Annotation on Thomaso...

The bloody almanack:: to which England is directed, to fore-know what shall come to passe, / by that famous astrologer, M. John Booker. Being a perfect abstract of the prophecies proved out of Scripture, by the noble Napier, Lord of Marchistoun in Scotland.

Booker, John, 1603-1667.
Napier, John, 1550-1617.

January 1643

[2], 6 p.Illustrated t.p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan. 20th 1642".Reproduction of the original ...

A black almanack or Predictions and astronimonicall observations foreshewing what will happen to the king of Scots this present year, from the aspect and conjunction of the planets on the day and hour of his coronation the first of January 1651. Also some calculations concerning many bloudy fights between the English and Scots and the various success thereof. With a bloudy contention between the buff-coat, the long coat, and the black-coat, and the issne [sic] thereof. Licensed according to order.

January 1651

[16] p. : ill.Signatures: A.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Janu: 25 1650"; imprint date crossed throu...

The black Dutch almanack or Predictions and astronimocall observations fore-shewing what will further happen to the king of Scots and other kings and commonwealths, from the aspects and conjunctions of the planets in their quotidian motions. Also a new prophesy found in Dutch, foretelling of a great fleet of ships and of Danes Sweds, &c. to be seen this present year 1652. and bloody fights by sea and land, with variety of other matter concerning the English, the Hollander and the French.

[16] p.Not in fact an almanac.Original not traced.Signatures: A.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Dec. 4...

The Bloody almanack; or, Astrological predictions, and monthly observations; denoting and setting forth, I. The great changes, mutations, and revolutions, that will happen in the year of Christ, 1655. And the direfull actions, and memorable accidents that will befall some great ones in authority, who have inriched themselvs by the sweat of other mens browes. II. The particulars of the greatest catastrophe that ever happened in England, the calling to an account some of the Common-wealths servants, who are now become her masters; and the making of divers headless. III. A diary of the national affairs, the proceedings of the nobles, and a most excellent antidote to cure the malady of the Commons, and to confirm and establish our long-desired liberties. IV. The arraignment and conviction of divers time-buggering changlings, and the admirable effects that will attend the motion of our lawfull governors. V. The rectifying of the magistracy, the administring of true justice to the commonalty, and the exaltation of our long contended for liberty. VI. The violent diseases that will prove obnoxious and incident both to men, and women; and a brief computation of the royal chronicle. Published by authority.

January 1655

8 p.In imprint date: second "5" crossed out and replaced with ms. "4."Reproduction of original in th...

A bloody Irish almanack, or, Rebellious and bloody Ireland, discovered in some notes extracted out of an almanack, printed at Waterford in Ireland for this yeare 1646. Whereunto are annexed some astrologicall observations upon a conjunction of the two malignant planets Saturne and Mars in the midle of the signe Taurus the horroscope of Ireland, upon Friday the 12. of Juue [sic] this yeare 1646. with memorable prædictions and occurrences therein. By John Booker.

Booker, John, 1603-1667.

January 1646

[8], 57 [i.e. 59], [1] p.The first leaf bears "The explanation of the frontispeece", i.e. the title-...

Bloody nevves rom [sic] the Scottish Army, concerning the late bloody fight upon Munday last, six miles on this side Carlisle, between the 2. armies of England and Scotland, the one commanded by Major Gen. Lambert, the other by his Excellency Duke Hamilton. With the number that were slain and taken prisoners on both sides, and the resolution of the Scottish Army thereupon, and the names of the chiefe commanders of Scotland, which were wounded in the fight. Likewise the Scottish message to the English army, and their answer and resolution thereupon. With the declaration of the county of Kent, concerning the landing of the Duke of York, and the coming in tothe [sic] Scotish army.

Hamilton, James Hamilton, Duke of, 1606-1649.
Lambert, John, 1619-1683.
Scotland. Army.

[2], 6 p.Publication date from Wing.Consists of 4 letters: 1) dated: Perith Iuly 16. 1648; 2) signed...

The new bloody almanack for this insuing yeare, begining March the 25. 164[4] and ending March 25 1645. In which England i [sic] directed, [t]o foreknow what shall come to passe, according to many predictions: Being a perfect abstract of the prophesies of the best approved. Out of scripture, astrologie, and prophesy. And some observations from that admired astrologer of our daye. Mr. John Booker also other prophesies by Walgrave, Merlin, and Cardan.

Booker, John, 1603-1667.

[8] p.Not related to Wing A1339: A new bloody almanack, for this insuing year 1645.Annotation on Tho...

The history of the Kingdom of Scotland.: Containing an account of the original of that nation, and of the most remarkable transactions and revolutions during the reigns of seventy two kings and queens, to the seventh year of King William III. Comprehending variety of state intreagues, strange accidents, prodigies, and other memorable occurrences. : With a list of the present nobility of that kingdom. / By R.B.

R. B., 1632?-1725?

January 1696

[3], 178, [12] p. : ill., port.Includes printer's catalog on [12] p. at end.Imperfect: cropped and t...

A message from the King of Scots [electronic resource] : and the full and perfect relation of his safe arrivall at Paris in France, the manner of his Royall entertainment, and his speech to the King and Councel, concerning the Parliament of England, and the Lord General Cromwel and his army : also, the manner of his escape, and how himself, and the Lord Wilmot, quitted their horses, and on their second dayes march from Worcester betook themselves into a tree, the third day into a wood, and immediately after for London, where he staid three weeks, and from thence, took shipping in a Dutch Barque, as a servant to the Lord Wilmont : whereunto is annexed, Captain Hind's progress ... : Published by authority.

Scotland.Sovereign (1649-1685 : Charles II)
CharlesII,King of England,1630-1685.
Horton, George,active 1647-1660,printer.

Multiple errors in pagination.Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland...

Bella Scot-Anglica. A brief of all the battells, and martiall encounters which have happened 'twixt England and Scotland, from all times to the present. VVherunto is annexed a corollary, declaring the causes whereby the Scot is come of late years to be so heightned in his spirits; with some prophecies which are much cryed up, as reflecting upon the fate of both nations.

Howell, James, 1594?-1666.

January 1648

[2], 19, 18-19, [1] p.Anonymous. Attributed to James Howell.Place of publication from Wing.Variant: ...

A bloody fight in Scotland within two miles of Edenburgh,: since Lieut. Gen. Cromwel returned in to England. The malignants rize and fell upon Col. Gen. Lamberts men, but were repulsed and routed. Also instructions for the Lord Libberton, and Col. Innis, to treat with Col. Lambert. With a commission for divers lords to give satisfaction to the English and a proclamation published throught the kingdome of Scotland, for such, their goods to bee confiscate, and themselves punished with death. Octob. 15. 1648. Wee doe command and ordain these presents to bee published at the Market Crosse of Edenburgh, Haddington, Dunbarre, Lenilithgow, and Peebles, that none pretend ignorance. Tho. Henderson.

Margetts, Thomas.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Reprint. Originally published: Edenburgh, first printed by Evan Tylar, printer to the Kings...

The Scots beaten with their own weapons, and their playing fast and loose with King and Parliament clearly discovered. Which may serve also for a full (and briefe) answer to the Scots last large papers. Published for the satisfaction both of city and countrey, concerning the King and the Scots. Imprimatur Gilbert Mabbot.

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan: 15th".Reproduction of the original in the British Librar...

A bloudy fight in France, between the Kings army, commanded by General Harcourt, the King of Scots, and the Duke of York; and the Prince of Conde's Forces, on Christmas Day last. With the manner how the said Duke led on the forlorn hope, fell upon the Princes forces, gave the first onset; and after a gallant charge, (seconded by his brother the King) routed them, and beat them out of their trenches. With the number killed and taken prisoners, most of their ordnance, armes, and ammunition, and two other armies entring the field, under the command of the King of Poland's son, and Prince Edward.

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: The second 1 in the imprint is crossed out and date altered to 1652...

A Great and glorious victory obtained by the English against the French, upon the coast of Callice; with the dispiersing of the Royal Navie belonging to King Lewis, the taking of the Newfound-land fleet; and the chasing of the King of Scots Vice-Admiral, and his men of war, unto the Fort Royal. With the manner how Captain Foster in the Phœnix, Cap. Benjamin in the Pearl frigat, and Cap. George Crocknel in the Merlin, bare up to them within canon shot of the castle; and the event and success thereof. Likewise, the particulars of a great and lamentable engagement in Scotland, the number of men killed and taken on both sides; and the taking of the field again by both armies.

January 1654

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 21"; the 4 in the date has been crossed out and replaced with...

Strange news from Scotland and their young King his dream concerning England: with the appearing of a wonderful vision to him in the night, and what happened thereupon: together, with his speech to the lords of his privie councel; and a dreadful prophesie of Mr. Douglas a Scotchman, written by his own hand, and sent to their young King, full of wonder and admiration; wherein he fortells the great things that shall befall his person, this present year 1651. With a great battel to be fought on the 5. of May next, between the English and the Scots, the event and success thereof. 20. Lords to be beheaded, and 20000 horse and foot totally vanquished and subdued, and what shall happen upon the obtaining this great victory. / Signed by James Douglas, the author of the these prophetical observations, and licensed according to order.

Douglas, James, fl. 1651.

January 1651

[2], 6 p.Dated and signed on p.4: Sterling castle, 8. of Jan. 1651. J. Douglas.Annotation on Thomaso...

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