Shelfmark
Cm.7.20
Title
The narrative history of King James, for the first fourteen years. In four parts. I. The state of England at His Majesties entrance ... the lascivious courses at court; with the Lord of Northampton's coming to honour: the division betwixt the Hollander and English ... the Scot and English ... the English and Irish: also the rising of Somerset ... II. The proceedings touching the divorce betwixt the Lady Frances Howard and Robert Earl of Essex ... . Also, the arraignment of Sir Jer. Elvis ... Sir Thomas Monson ... Anne Turner, Rich. Weston and James Franklin, &c. touching the ... poysoning of Sir Thomas Overbury ... III. A declaration of His Majesties revenue with assignations and defalcations upon the same, and of all monies brought into His Majesties coffers ... IV. The commissions and warrants for the burning of two hereticks, both holding part of the same our Ranters do ... Also two pardons ...
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for Michael Sparke, 1651.
Physical description
[8], 80, 93-192, [4], 72, [2], 18, [8]p, plates ; 4to.
Note
Attributed to M. Sparke by Wing; address to reader signed "Mi. Scintilla", pseudonym of Michael Sparke.
Note
Additional engraved title-page, reading "Truth brought to light and uncouered by Time or A discourse and historicall narration of the first XIIII yeares of King James reigne", with imprint "Printed by Richard Cotes and are to be sold by Michaell Sparke ...".
Note
In four parts, each with own title-page; Parts III-IV also have own pagination and signatures.
Note
Engraving of King James and arms pasted on verso of flyleaf.
Citation/references note
Wing S4818
Provenance
Bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Storer bequest label dated 1800; bequeathed to Eton by Anthony Morris Storer in 1799.
Provenance
Signature: "Walter Bowman".
Provenance
Ms. inscription reading "Given by William Morehead Esqr. Senior Febr. 5th. 1763".
Binding
?17th century blind-stamped sheep.
Subject
James, 1633 - 1701 I, King of England.
Subject
Great Britain History James I, 1603-1625.
Subject
Great Britain Politics and government 1603-1625.
Added entry--name
Sparke, Michael, ? - d. 1653 printer.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B14677