Ireland.- Davies (Sir John) A Discoverie of the True Causes why Ireland was never entirely Subdued...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, V2 and Bb4 with small holes slightly affecting text, some water-staining, occasional slight worming at inner margin, not affecting text, later calf, gilt, extremities bit worn, upper joint split but covers holding firm, [STC 6348], small 4to, 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); John Boyle, 5th Earl of Orrery (bookplate to verso of title).