A new Magna Charta: enacted and confirmed by the high and mighty states, the remainder of the Lords and Commons, now sitting at Westminster, in empty Parliament, under the command and wardship of Sir Thomas Fairfax, Lievtenant Generall Cromwell, (our present soveraigne lord the King, now residing at his royall pallace at White-Hall) and Prince Ireton his sonne, and the Army under their command. Containing the many new, large and ample liberties, customes and franchises, of late freely granted and confirmed to our soveraigne lord King Charles, his heires and successors; the Church and state of England and Ireland, and all the freemen, and free-borne people of the same.

New propositions sent from his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax to the Honourable House of Commons; concerning the preservation and safety of the Kings Majesties realmes and dominions. Together with the Parliaments answer thereunto. Also, the armies new propositions in reference to the whole kingdome, and their further resolution concerning the same. Printed and published, for the speedy dispiercing of the fore-going propositions to each respective county throughout the kingdome of England, and principality of Wales.

Marshe, Adam.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

[8] p.Not in fact Fairfax's propositions, etc; a letter, rather, dated and signed at end: Redding 21...

Anno Regni Caroli II. Regis Angliæ, Scotiæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ, duodecimo. At the Parliament begun at Westminster, the five and twentieth day of April, an. Dom. 1660 In the twelfth year of the reign of our most gracious soveraign lord Charles, by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II)
England and Wales. Parliament.

150 [i.e. 148], [2] p.Contains the acts drafted by the Convention Parliament.List of additional acts...

The petition of right of the free-holders and free-men of the kingdom of England: humbly presented to the Lords and Commons (their representatives and substitutes) from whom they expect a speedy and satisfactory answer, as their undoubted liberty and birth-right.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.

January 1648

23, [1] p.Attributed to William Prynne.Place of publication from Wing.Annotations on Thomason copy: ...

Magna charta containing that which is very much the sence and agreement of the good people of these nations, notwithstanding their differences relating to worship. Humbly tendered to those that are in eminent place, both in a civil and in a military capacity, and earnestly desired that it may be by them also (in this juncture of affaires) speedily concurred with, resolved upon, and vigorously prosecuted, for the escaping of the sadest, and for the enjoying of the joyfullest dayes and station, that England hath seen. By an unfeined lover of his countrys welfare, and a sincere promoter of the Common-wealth and just concernments of all men. As some further essay in order to a well grounded vnity, peace and settlement, of the poor shaken and shattered nations, upon that sure and durable foundation of righteousness, which will without doubt, according to the wise mans experience, not only establish, but exalt a nation.

J. C.

January 1659

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed: J.C.Not in fact the Magna carta, but a demand that the liberties enjoyed und...

Briefe collections out of Magna Charta: or, the knowne good old lawes of England·: Which sheweth; that the law is the highest inheritance the King hath; and that if his charter, grant, or pattent, be repugnant to the said lawes, and statutes, cannot be good, as is instanced in the charter of Bridewell, London, and others. By which it appeares; that the King by his charter may not alter the nature of the law, the forme of a court; nor inheritance lineally to descend; nor that any subject be protected from arrests, suites, &c.

England. Magna Carta.

January 1643

16 p.Annotation on Thomason copy E.102[11]: "May 19th".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

A new declaration concerning the King, from the Commons of England, assembled at Westminster; and the proclamation of the Lord Generall Fairfax, and the rest of the commissioners appointed for tryall of the King, to be proclaimed by a herald of arms, to the City and kingdom, concerning their sitting in VVestminster Hall this present VVednesday, in order to the tryall, and prosecuting of their charge against Charles Stuart, King of England, and His Majesty to be there in person. Likewise, their proposals and directions to the people, touching the matters of fact against him; and the oath and covenant of the Parliament, concerning His Majesties person, crown, governemnt, and kingdomes.

[2], 6 p.Date and place of publication from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan: 9th. 1648".Repro...

His Majesties letter to the Parliament, reported to both Houses yesterday; and his power and instructions given to them, concerning the Army. With a declaration of the citizens of London touching the King to be communicated to the Lord Gen. Fairfax, and published throughout all the cities and market townes within the Kingdom of England, and Dominion of VVales. Likewise, a declaration from the Lord Generall Fairfax, to the Lord Major, aldermen, and common-councell of the said city, and his desires touching the same. As also, the Armies new propositions concerning the King, and their impeachment and desires to the House of Commons, to declare against all members in the said House, who have acted contrary to the trust reposed in them.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Dec: 1st".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A legal vindication of the liberties of England, against illegal taxes and pretended Acts of Parliament, lately enforced on the people: or, Reasons assigned by William Prynne of Swainswick in the county of Sommerset, esquire, why he can neither in conscience, law, nor prudence, submit to the new illegal tax or contribution of ninety thousand pounds the month; imposed on the kingdom by a pretended Act of some Commons in (or rather out of) Parliament, April 7 1649. (when this was first penned and printed,) nor to the one hundred thousand pound per mensem, newly laid upon England, Scotland and Ireland, Jan. 26. 1659 by a fragment of the old Commons House, ...

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.

January 1660

[4], 72, 69-80 p.Text is continuous despite pagination.Postscript pp. 69-80.Annotation on Thomason c...

A declaration, or, representation from His Excellency, Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the army under his command,: humbly tendred to the Parliament, concerning the iust and fundamentall rights and liberties of themselves and the kingdome. With some humble proposals and desires. June 14. 1647. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, with the officers and souldiers of the army, signed John Rushworth, Secretary.

England and Wales. Army.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

[2], 6, 9-15, [1] p.Text is continuous despite pagination.Quire B is in the same setting as the edit...

A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, concerning the tryall of the King; and the bill of attainder and charge against him, in the name of Charles Stuart, impeaching him of high treason, for breach of covenant with his people. And a list of the names of the judges, lords, commons, colonels, officers of the Army, and aldermen of the city of London, who are appointed as commissioners to try his Majesty, and to give sentence against him at VVestminster; vvith the time of his comming to tryall, and a message to the kingdom, touching the same. Also, the further and finall resolution of the Army, touching the person of the King, their resolution touching the government of this kingdom, their summons to the Prince of VVales, and the Duke of York; and a declaration concerning the Duke of Gloucester.

England and Wales. Parliament.

[2], 6 p.Date and place of publication from Wing.Not in fact Parliament's declaration, etc.; rather,...

An accompt of transactions mannaged by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament:: concerning the King the priviledges of Parliament, the liberties of the subject, reformation in religion, regulating of courts, and matters of warre and peace. With a declaration, and votes of both houses of Parliament, concerning his Majesty.

England and Wales. Parliament.

[2], 14 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: the 8 in imprint date altered to a 7.Reproduction of the orig...

Seasonable, legall, and historicall vindication and chronologicall collection of the good, old, fundamentall, liberties, franchises, rights, laws of all English freemen.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.

January 1654

[2], 60 p.Second and third parts were published in 1655 and 1657.Annotation on Thomason copy: "7ber ...

A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament.: In answer to His Majesties declaration, intituled His Majesties declaration to all his loving subjects, after his late victory against the rebels, on Sunday the 23 of October, 1642. Together, with a catalogue of the names of divers of the colonels, lievtenant-colonells, serjeant majors, captains, and lievtenants, that are papists and commanders in the army, under the command of the Earle of Nevv-Castle. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this declaration be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsyng. Cler. Parl. Dom. Com.

England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1642

12, [4] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb: 23.".Reproduction of the original in the British Lib...

Soveraigne power of parliaments and kingdomes.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1643

[2], 42 p.Attributed to William Prynne by Wing.Part 1 of: The soveraigne power of parliaments and ki...

A collection of the rights and priviledges of Parliament.: Together, with the true and just prerogatives of the kings of England. Collected out of ancient writers, both divine and morrall. Informing the willing man, convincing the flatterer, and vindicating those that pray for the tranquillitie of this our Syon. / Written by a Gentleman that wishes all happinesse and peace, to this distracted kingdome.

Gentleman that wishes all happinesse and peace to this distracted kingdome.

January 1642

15, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "September. 2.".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

New propositions sent from his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax to the Honourable House of Commons; concerning the preservation and safety of the Kings Majesties realmes and dominions. Together with the Parliaments answer thereunto. Also, the armies new propositions in reference to the whole kingdome, and their further resolution concerning the same. Printed and published, for the speedy dispiercing of the fore-going propositions to each respective county throughout the kingdome of England, and principality of Wales.

Marshe, Adam.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

[8] p.Not in fact Fairfax's propositions, etc; a letter, rather, dated and signed at end: Redding 21...

Anno Regni Caroli II. Regis Angliæ, Scotiæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ, duodecimo. At the Parliament begun at Westminster, the five and twentieth day of April, an. Dom. 1660 In the twelfth year of the reign of our most gracious soveraign lord Charles, by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II)
England and Wales. Parliament.

150 [i.e. 148], [2] p.Contains the acts drafted by the Convention Parliament.List of additional acts...

The petition of right of the free-holders and free-men of the kingdom of England: humbly presented to the Lords and Commons (their representatives and substitutes) from whom they expect a speedy and satisfactory answer, as their undoubted liberty and birth-right.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.

January 1648

23, [1] p.Attributed to William Prynne.Place of publication from Wing.Annotations on Thomason copy: ...

Magna charta containing that which is very much the sence and agreement of the good people of these nations, notwithstanding their differences relating to worship. Humbly tendered to those that are in eminent place, both in a civil and in a military capacity, and earnestly desired that it may be by them also (in this juncture of affaires) speedily concurred with, resolved upon, and vigorously prosecuted, for the escaping of the sadest, and for the enjoying of the joyfullest dayes and station, that England hath seen. By an unfeined lover of his countrys welfare, and a sincere promoter of the Common-wealth and just concernments of all men. As some further essay in order to a well grounded vnity, peace and settlement, of the poor shaken and shattered nations, upon that sure and durable foundation of righteousness, which will without doubt, according to the wise mans experience, not only establish, but exalt a nation.

J. C.

January 1659

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed: J.C.Not in fact the Magna carta, but a demand that the liberties enjoyed und...

Briefe collections out of Magna Charta: or, the knowne good old lawes of England·: Which sheweth; that the law is the highest inheritance the King hath; and that if his charter, grant, or pattent, be repugnant to the said lawes, and statutes, cannot be good, as is instanced in the charter of Bridewell, London, and others. By which it appeares; that the King by his charter may not alter the nature of the law, the forme of a court; nor inheritance lineally to descend; nor that any subject be protected from arrests, suites, &c.

England. Magna Carta.

January 1643

16 p.Annotation on Thomason copy E.102[11]: "May 19th".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

A new declaration concerning the King, from the Commons of England, assembled at Westminster; and the proclamation of the Lord Generall Fairfax, and the rest of the commissioners appointed for tryall of the King, to be proclaimed by a herald of arms, to the City and kingdom, concerning their sitting in VVestminster Hall this present VVednesday, in order to the tryall, and prosecuting of their charge against Charles Stuart, King of England, and His Majesty to be there in person. Likewise, their proposals and directions to the people, touching the matters of fact against him; and the oath and covenant of the Parliament, concerning His Majesties person, crown, governemnt, and kingdomes.

[2], 6 p.Date and place of publication from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan: 9th. 1648".Repro...

His Majesties letter to the Parliament, reported to both Houses yesterday; and his power and instructions given to them, concerning the Army. With a declaration of the citizens of London touching the King to be communicated to the Lord Gen. Fairfax, and published throughout all the cities and market townes within the Kingdom of England, and Dominion of VVales. Likewise, a declaration from the Lord Generall Fairfax, to the Lord Major, aldermen, and common-councell of the said city, and his desires touching the same. As also, the Armies new propositions concerning the King, and their impeachment and desires to the House of Commons, to declare against all members in the said House, who have acted contrary to the trust reposed in them.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Dec: 1st".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A legal vindication of the liberties of England, against illegal taxes and pretended Acts of Parliament, lately enforced on the people: or, Reasons assigned by William Prynne of Swainswick in the county of Sommerset, esquire, why he can neither in conscience, law, nor prudence, submit to the new illegal tax or contribution of ninety thousand pounds the month; imposed on the kingdom by a pretended Act of some Commons in (or rather out of) Parliament, April 7 1649. (when this was first penned and printed,) nor to the one hundred thousand pound per mensem, newly laid upon England, Scotland and Ireland, Jan. 26. 1659 by a fragment of the old Commons House, ...

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.

January 1660

[4], 72, 69-80 p.Text is continuous despite pagination.Postscript pp. 69-80.Annotation on Thomason c...

A declaration, or, representation from His Excellency, Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the army under his command,: humbly tendred to the Parliament, concerning the iust and fundamentall rights and liberties of themselves and the kingdome. With some humble proposals and desires. June 14. 1647. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, with the officers and souldiers of the army, signed John Rushworth, Secretary.

England and Wales. Army.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

[2], 6, 9-15, [1] p.Text is continuous despite pagination.Quire B is in the same setting as the edit...

A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, concerning the tryall of the King; and the bill of attainder and charge against him, in the name of Charles Stuart, impeaching him of high treason, for breach of covenant with his people. And a list of the names of the judges, lords, commons, colonels, officers of the Army, and aldermen of the city of London, who are appointed as commissioners to try his Majesty, and to give sentence against him at VVestminster; vvith the time of his comming to tryall, and a message to the kingdom, touching the same. Also, the further and finall resolution of the Army, touching the person of the King, their resolution touching the government of this kingdom, their summons to the Prince of VVales, and the Duke of York; and a declaration concerning the Duke of Gloucester.

England and Wales. Parliament.

[2], 6 p.Date and place of publication from Wing.Not in fact Parliament's declaration, etc.; rather,...

An accompt of transactions mannaged by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament:: concerning the King the priviledges of Parliament, the liberties of the subject, reformation in religion, regulating of courts, and matters of warre and peace. With a declaration, and votes of both houses of Parliament, concerning his Majesty.

England and Wales. Parliament.

[2], 14 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: the 8 in imprint date altered to a 7.Reproduction of the orig...

Seasonable, legall, and historicall vindication and chronologicall collection of the good, old, fundamentall, liberties, franchises, rights, laws of all English freemen.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.

January 1654

[2], 60 p.Second and third parts were published in 1655 and 1657.Annotation on Thomason copy: "7ber ...

A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament.: In answer to His Majesties declaration, intituled His Majesties declaration to all his loving subjects, after his late victory against the rebels, on Sunday the 23 of October, 1642. Together, with a catalogue of the names of divers of the colonels, lievtenant-colonells, serjeant majors, captains, and lievtenants, that are papists and commanders in the army, under the command of the Earle of Nevv-Castle. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this declaration be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsyng. Cler. Parl. Dom. Com.

England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1642

12, [4] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb: 23.".Reproduction of the original in the British Lib...

Soveraigne power of parliaments and kingdomes.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1643

[2], 42 p.Attributed to William Prynne by Wing.Part 1 of: The soveraigne power of parliaments and ki...

A collection of the rights and priviledges of Parliament.: Together, with the true and just prerogatives of the kings of England. Collected out of ancient writers, both divine and morrall. Informing the willing man, convincing the flatterer, and vindicating those that pray for the tranquillitie of this our Syon. / Written by a Gentleman that wishes all happinesse and peace, to this distracted kingdome.

Gentleman that wishes all happinesse and peace to this distracted kingdome.

January 1642

15, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "September. 2.".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

New propositions sent from his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax to the Honourable House of Commons; concerning the preservation and safety of the Kings Majesties realmes and dominions. Together with the Parliaments answer thereunto. Also, the armies new propositions in reference to the whole kingdome, and their further resolution concerning the same. Printed and published, for the speedy dispiercing of the fore-going propositions to each respective county throughout the kingdome of England, and principality of Wales.

Marshe, Adam.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

[8] p.Not in fact Fairfax's propositions, etc; a letter, rather, dated and signed at end: Redding 21...

Anno Regni Caroli II. Regis Angliæ, Scotiæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ, duodecimo. At the Parliament begun at Westminster, the five and twentieth day of April, an. Dom. 1660 In the twelfth year of the reign of our most gracious soveraign lord Charles, by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II)
England and Wales. Parliament.

150 [i.e. 148], [2] p.Contains the acts drafted by the Convention Parliament.List of additional acts...

The petition of right of the free-holders and free-men of the kingdom of England: humbly presented to the Lords and Commons (their representatives and substitutes) from whom they expect a speedy and satisfactory answer, as their undoubted liberty and birth-right.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.

January 1648

23, [1] p.Attributed to William Prynne.Place of publication from Wing.Annotations on Thomason copy: ...

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