The civill vvarres of England briefly related from His Majesties first setting up his standard 1641. to this present personall hopefull treaty
Subtitle: With the lively effigies and eulogies of the chief commanders, who like like starres in their courses have fought against the Romish sicera, or the great scarlet whore, with whom the kings of the Earth have committed fornication. Rev. 17. 2. Together with the distinct appellations, proper motions, and propitious influences of these memorable starres, chronologically related from anno. 1641. to anno. 1648. Collected by John Leycester
Contributors: Leycester, John, 1598-
Publisher: printed for John Hancock, at the first shop in Popes-Head Alley, next to Corn-hill
Published: 1649
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 136
Subjects: Early works to 1800; History; Biography; Civil War (Great Britain : 1642-1649) fast (OCoLC)fst01352303
Other titles: Civill warres of England; Survey of Englands champions, and truths faithfull patriots
Notes: Originally published in 1647 as: A survey of Englands champions, and truths faithfull patriots.

Written by Josiah Ricraft, whose name appears on the title page of the 1647 edition (Wing R1436). John Leycester, the compiler, supplied "An addition of the late proceedings of the army to this present [Sept., 1648]." (p. 129-136). Cf. DNB.

There are 21 portraits printed as part of the signatures. None of these portraits are assigned page numbers, making pagination irregular. The [4] pages following p. 32 are: blank; port.; p. 33; blank. The [5] pages following p. 62 are: port.; p. 163 (erroneous number); p. 64; blank; port.

A reissue, with new title page, dedication, and preface, plus 4 additional leaves at end, of the 1647 edition (Wing R1426).

Wing (CD-Rom, 1996), R1428

ESTC (RLIN), R015379