Shelfmark
Fl.8.02(02)
Author
Title
A defence of the Vindication of K. Charles the Martyr; justifying His Majesty’s title to Eikon basilike. In answer to a late pamphlet intituled Amyntor. By the author of the Vindication.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : printed by W. Bowyer, at the White Horse in Little Britain: and sold by most booksellers in London and Westminster., MDCXCIX. [1699]
Physical description
96 p. ; 20 cm. (4to)
Note
Signatures: A-M⁴.
Note
"Amyntor" is by John Toland. Authorship of the Eikōn basilikē was originally attributed to Charles I, but according to Madan (pages 125-33) it was written by John Gauden who probably included some authentic writings of the King.
Note
"Eikōn basilikē" on the title-page has been transliterated from the Greek.
Note
The author of the Vindication was Thomas Wagstaffe.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R7524
Citation/references note
Madan, F.F. New bibliography of the Eikon basilike.
Citation/references note
Wing, W206
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century; inboard binding; sewn; paper boards; tight spine with four raised bands; quarter cover of tanned calf with marbled paper sides; endbands; endleaves; cut red and brown sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets.
Copy-specific note
Previously: Dn.8.2.
Copy-specific note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf.
Copy-specific note
Ms. inscription on title page: "By T. Wagstaffe".
Subject
Charles, 1600 - 1649 I, King of England,
Subject
Toland, John, 1670 - 1722 Amyntor: or, a defence of Milton's life.
Subject
Eikon basilike Early works to 1800.
Subject
Great Britain History Charles I, 1625-1649.
Added entry--name
Bowyer, William, 1663 - 1737 printer.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--title
Eikon basilike.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B41876