Shelfmark
Ib2.5.53
Author
Title
An account of King’s College-Chapel, in Cambridge; including a short history of the foundation of the two colleges, King’s and Eton: And containing, though briefly, the following Articles: I. An Extract of the Founder’s Will, relating to the finishing of the Chapel; (with a Digression concerning the intended College) II. A particular Relation of the Progress of that Edifice, under the Reigns of those Kings who contributed to complete it. III. The original Use of the Vestries on each Side of the Building. Some very ancient Inscriptions on the Tombstones within them. A remarkable Epitaph. IV. An accurate Description of whatever is worthy of Notice within the Chapel. - Wonderful Structure of the Stone-Roof: which occasions a Mention of the original Secret of Free-Masons, and some few Particulars concerning that Society. With V. A full Explanation of all the curious Paintings on the Windows: in the Course of which is shewn the Correspondence between the historical Paintings drawn from the Old Testament and those taken from the New. To which is added, a list of all the provosts, bishops , Statesmen, learned Writers, Martyrs and Confessors, who were formerly Members of King’s College. With Copies of several ancient Indentures, giving an Account of the Sums of Money expended on finishing and glazing the Chapel. By Henry Malden, Chapel-Clerk.
Edition
The third edition.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Cambridge : Printed by J. Archdeacon, printer to the University, M.DCC.LXXIX. [1779]
Physical description
88 p., plate : ill. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Note
In fact by Thomas James.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T84884
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of F. Manley Sims.
Provenance
Ink stamp on title page: "Manley Sims Eton Collection".
Binding
19th century teal calf half-binding; boards covered in marbled paper; marbled endpapers; gilt top edge.
Copy-specific note
Bookseller's stamp on free front endpaper verso: "Hatchards 187 Piccadilly".
Added entry--name
Malden, Henry (Chapel clerk, King’s College) Chapel clerk, King's College.
Added entry--name
Archdeacon, John printer.
Added entry--name
Manley Sims, F. former owner.
Added entry--place
England Cambridge.
Identifier
B34688