Warwick, Philip.

Memoires of the Reign of King Charles I. With a Continuation to the Happy Restauration of King Charles II.

London: Richard Chiswell, 1701. First edition. Hardcover. Sir Philip Warwick (1609 –1683), was a Royalist who followed Charles I to Oxford in the English Civil War; he was one of the king's secretaries during negotiations with the Parliament. He fought at Edgehill, the first battle of the War, and served the king until his execution; he was later knighted by Charles II.

8vo, frontispiece portrait, xvi, 437pp, [3] advertisements. Includes auction receipt from Park Bernet NY 1946 for $4.08. Bound in red morocco by St. James Bindery, London, with a leather stamp inside front cover. Raised bands, decorated spine, gold gilt edges, marbled end papers, in fine condition. Fine. Item #22226

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