Ireland.- Davies (Sir John) A Discoverie of the True
Ireland.- Davies (Sir John) A Discoverie of the True Causes why Ireland was never entirely Subdued, nor brought under the Obedience of the Crowne of England, untill the Beginning of his Maiesties happie Raigne, first edition, with initial leaf blank except for signature 'A', with later ink inscription to verso, woodcut device and decoration on title, dedication leaf within typographic borders, corner of O4 torn away with slight loss to ruled border, tear and printing flaw to Y1, hole to Bb4 slightly affecting text, some water-staining, later calf, gilt, extremities bit worn, [STC 6348], 4to, Printed for John Jaggard, 1612.
⁂ Important work on Anglo-Irish relations. Davies (1570-1652) was an eminent poet, lawyer and political writer. In 1603 he was sent to Ireland as solicitor-general and soon was promoted to Attorney-general and one of the justices of assizes. This work was the result of a judicial circuit round Ireland and on his return to England he wrote an account to the King. He was appointed Lord Chief Justice of England but died shortly afterwards.
Provenance: Charles Hughes (bookplate).
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Ireland.- Davies (Sir John) A Discoverie of the True Causes why Ireland was never entirely Subdued, nor brought under the Obedience of the Crowne of England, untill the Beginning of his Maiesties happie Raigne, first edition, with initial leaf blank except for signature 'A', with later ink inscription to verso, woodcut device and decoration on title, dedication leaf within typographic borders, corner of O4 torn away with slight loss to ruled border, tear and printing flaw to Y1, hole to Bb4 slightly affecting text, some water-staining, later calf, gilt, extremities bit worn, [STC 6348], 4to, Printed for John Jaggard, 1612.
⁂ Important work on Anglo-Irish relations. Davies (1570-1652) was an eminent poet, lawyer and political writer. In 1603 he was sent to Ireland as solicitor-general and soon was promoted to Attorney-general and one of the justices of assizes. This work was the result of a judicial circuit round Ireland and on his return to England he wrote an account to the King. He was appointed Lord Chief Justice of England but died shortly afterwards.
Provenance: Charles Hughes (bookplate).
