Shelfmark
Fq.10.12
Author
Title
Eikōn basilikē. The pourtraicture of His Sacred Majestie in his solitudes and sufferings: together with his private prayers used in the time of his restraint, and delivered to Dr. Juxon, Bishop of London, immediately before his death.
Varying form of title
Eikon basilike
Publication, distribution, etc.
[London? : s.n.], MDCXLIX. [1649]
Physical description
[6], 263, [1] p., [1] folded leaf of plates : port. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Note
First two words of title in Greek characters.
Note
Authorship of the Eikon basilike was originally attributed to Charles I, but according to Madan (pp. 125-33) it was written by John Gauden who probably included some authentic writings of the king.
Note
Place of publication suggested by Wing.
Note
Port. = Frontis.
Note
In this edition, line 12 of title ends 'Juxon,'.
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), E307
Citation/references note
Madan, F.F. New bibl. of the Eikon basilike, 25
Citation/references note
ESTC, R34429
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms International, 1980. 1 microfilm reel ; 35mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 1058:1).
Provenance
20th-century red and black booklabel of Eton College Library, with ms: "given by F.F. Madan". Loosely instered letter inside front cover from F. Madan to Provost Warre Cornish, dated Oct. 18th 1904.
Provenance
Ms. inscription on flyleaf recording gift to John Holloway from his father, with possible date [16]78.
Binding
17th century brown calf, gold-embossed stamps on both covers of Charles I with a death's head, within a wreath of thorns, surmounted by a crown; double blind fillet to form a border; rebacked in recent goatskin.
Copy-specific note
Early ms. notes in Latin and English on flyleaves.
Copy-specific note
Previously: DDg.7.21, Lobby A5, Shaw case A, I.Tbs.
Subject
Great Britain History Early works to 1800 Civil War, 1642-1649.
Subject
Great Britain Politics and government Early works to 1800 1642-1649.
Added entry--name
Charles, 1433 - 1477 King of England, attributed name.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Holloway, John former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B10367