Shelfmark
Fo.4.02(02)
Main entry--corporate name
England and Wales Sovereign (1694-1702 : William III)
Uniform title
[Speeches. 1696-04-07]
Title
His Majesties most gracious speech to both houses of Parliament, on Munday the twenty seventh of April, 1696..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed by Charles Bill and the executrix of Thomas Newcomb, deceas'd; printers to the Kings most excellent Majesty., 1696..
Physical description
4 p. ; 27 cm. (fol.)
Note
Thanks Parliament for money and requests its obedience to the King's administrators.
Note
In 3 settings. This setting has Steele arms #126 and lacks the word "day" in title; imprint has "Kings" and the "E" of "Excellent" is under the "d" of "deceas'd".
Note
Not in Wing.
Note
Title within simple double-lined border; title-page ornament.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R476841
Provenance
Engraved armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731. 18th-century engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
Stab-stitched in contemporary stiff covers using printed waste covered in grey paper; ms. fore-edge title "Votes fro[m] 22: 9ber: 1695 to ye 27 April 1696.".
Copy-specific note
Bound as issued after: His Majesties most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament, on Friday the third day of May, 1695. London, 1695 [i.e. 1696].
Copy-specific note
Previously Di.4.15.
Subject
Great Britain History William and Mary, 1689-1702 Sources.
Added entry--name
Bill, Charles printer.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--name
Executrix of Thomas Newcomb. printer.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B42959