Shelfmark
Cl.1.12
Author
Title
The history of the coronation of the most high, most mighty, and most excellent monarch, James II ... and of his royal consort Queen Mary: solemnized in the collegiate church of St. Peter in the city of Westminster, on Thursday the 23 of April ... 1685: with an exact account of the several preparations in order thereunto, Their Majesties most splendid processions, and their royal and magnificent feast in Westminster-Hall. The whole work illustrated with sculptures ... By Francis Sandford ...
Publication, distribution, etc.
In the Savoy : Printed by T. Newcomb, 1687.
Physical description
[12], 136p, [31] plates (30 double, 1 single) : ill. ; Fo.
Note
Previously Cl.1.10.
Note
DNB states that Gregory King was consulted about the coronation, and was the principal author of this work, though he allowed Francis Sandford to put his name on the title-page.
Note
Plates of procession are numbered.
Note
First leaf = errata.
Note
This copy contains 27 double plates and 1 single one. Plates depicting a map of Westminster and firework display omitted, plus one other (unidentified).
Citation/references note
Wing S652
Provenance
Bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Bequeathed to Eton by Anthony Morris Storer in 1799.
Provenance
Arms of Matthew Aylmer, Baron Aylmer (1660-1720) on covers.
Binding
17th century gold-tooled calf. Arms of Matthew Aylmer, Baron Aylmer (1660-1720) stamped in gold. Re-backed.
Subject
James, 1633 - 1701 II, King of England.
Subject
Mary of Modena, Queen, consort of James II, King of England.
Subject
Coronations Early works to 1800 Great Britain.
Subject
Great Britain History James II, 1685-1688.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B18259