Wonderfull predictions declared In a message, as from the Lord, To his Excellency Sr. Thomas Fairfax and the Councell of His Army. By John Saltmarsh Preacher of the Gospell. His several speeches, and the manner of his Death

4to. f. [1] (blank), pp. [2], 6, ff. [5] (blank). Signatures: A4. Quater morocco, marbled boards and pastedowns, gilt filet on boards, gilded edges. Plate “Ex Museo Huthii.” The Huth copy (see note inserted at end: “Huth sale, Sotheby’s, July 1918, 16.10 pounds.” Margins extended on 2 first leaves. “39” in ink on title page. With title page woodcuts. 

Actually a mystical farrago concocted by Henry Walker, "the ironmonger." Not entirely a forged attribution, despite the title page, as the (false) narrative of Saltmarsh’s last actions and death could hardly be his; still, the supposed ‘visions’ and apocalyptic announcements (all in italics) attributed to Saltmarsh are certainly derogatory fabrications. On Walker’s impostures, see the articles by J. B. Williams, Notes & Queries, 11th ser., vols 10-11 (1914-15; the issue of 18 December 1914 on ‘Wonderfull predictions’). See also D. Wing (ed.), Short-title Catalogue of Books Printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English Books Printed in Other Countries, 1641–1700. 4 vols. New York, 1982-98 (2nd ed.), S 507, ESTC (RLIN), R002471.

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