English Civil War - 1641 Two books bound in one; “An Argument of Law Concerning the Bill of Attainder of High Treason of Thomas Earle of Strafford” - 46 pages. Printed for John Stafford and Francis Eaglesfield. Bound with” Mr. Speakers Speech with his Majesties Speech to Both Houses of Parliament at the passing of the bill for Tonnage and Poundage 6 pages. Neatly rebound in quarter calf and marbled boards, size 5¾” × 7½”. Tonnage and Poundage act was one of the main causes of the Civil War.