Fk.7.08(07)
A true account of the author of a book entituled Eikon Basilike, or, the pourtraiture of his sacred Majesty in his solitudes and sufferings. : With an answer to all objections made by Dr. Hollingsworth and others, in defence of the said book. Published for publick satisfaction, and in vindication of the author hereof.
Tracts about icon basiliki
London : Printed for Nathanael Ranew at the Kings-Arms in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1692.
[2], 37, [1]p ; 20cm. (4to).
Anonymous. By Anthony Walker, whose name appears on the title page of another issue.
The words "Eikon Basilike" in title are in Greek characters.
Three different settings of this title page exist. This edition lacks author's name with Basilike spelled correctly; another edition has author's name on title page and Basilike spelled correctly; a third edition lacks author's name with "Easilike" in place of Basilike.
Cf. Wing W310A which has author's name on title page.
Bound with eleven other items.
Ms. contents list on flyleaf.
Previously: Dm.7.5.
Pencil inside front board: "Checked March 1924".
Madan, F.F., A new bibliography of the Eikon basilike, 167; ESTC R24591
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
18th century brown calf; double blind fillet to form a border; five raised bands; spine title: "Tracts about icon basili".
Gauden, John, 1605 - 1662 Eikon basilike
Charles, 1433 - 1477 I, King of England.
Ranew, Nathanael, 1602? - 1678 printer.
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
England London.
B25439