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Has anyone a copy of these tracts written by George Thomason during the English Civil Wars? They are held in the British Library.
George Thomason was a London bookseller who collected and documented the events of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell and the Restoration of the monarchy during that turbulent period of the 17th century.
Being based in St. Paul's Church Yard, George Thomason was in an excellent position to collect and preserve the mass of literature issued during that time. By 1661, Thomason had collected over 7,200 news pamphlets, news books and early newspapers. Much of the material relates to the burning religious controversies and political conflicts of the day and survives nowhere else. It appears the collection was moved several times during his lifetime to ensure its safekeeping. At the time of his death, in 1666, the pamphlets were in the care of Thomas Barlow, the Provost of Queen's College. Thomason appreciated the significance of his collection; his will emphasised the unparralled scope of the collection as well as the time and money that had been spent in its formation.In 1762 the pamphlets were sold to the Earl of Bute, acting on behalf of George III. They were presented to the British Museum in 1762 in the king's name. The Thomason Collection was transferred to the British Library in 1973.
I believe it is possible to purchase copies of these rare and interesting pamphlets from the British Library although I have read that due to their fragility, the originals are seldon on view.
Is there any further information on this George Thomason?
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