A collection of scarce and valuable tracts, on the most interesting and entertaining subjects
Subtitle: but chiefly such as relate to the history and constitution of these kingdoms. Selected from an infinite number in print and manuscript, in the Royal, Cotton, Sion, and other publick, as well as private libraries ; particularly that of the late Lord Sommers. Revised by eminent hands
Publisher: Printed for F. Cogan
Published: 1748
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: Sources; History
Work titles: Somers tracts
Notes: Title-pages differ slightly in orthography; paging irregular; folded table in v. 2 and v. 4.

The four collections of the Somers tracts and the volume of selections are numbered 1-17 by the binder. Vols. 1-16 have no logical arrangement. A later edition, issued by Sir Walter Scott, 1809-15, in 13 vols., is chronologically arranged and has systematic subdivisions under each reign.