Shelfmark
Fm.8.06(01)
Author
Title
Amyntor: or, a defence of Milton's life. Containing I. A general apology for all writings of that kind. II. A catalogue of books attributed in the primitive times to Jesus Christ, his apostles and other eminent persons: with several important remarks and observations relating to the canon of scripture. III. A complete history of the book, entitul'd, Icon basilike, proving Dr. Gauden, and not King Charles the First, to be the author of it: with an answer to all the facts alledg'd by Mr. Wagstaf to the contrary; and to the exceptions made against my Lord Anglesey's memorandum, Dr. Walker's book, or Mrs. Gauden's narrative, which last piece is now the first time publish'd at large..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed, and are to be sold by the booksellers of London and Westminster., M.DC.XC.IX. [1699].
Physical description
[4], 172 p. ; 18 cm. (8vo)
Note
Authorship of the Eik-on basilik-e was originally attributed to Charles I, but according to Madan (pp. 125-33) it was written by John Gauden who probably included some authentic writings of the king.
Note
Anonymous. By John Toland.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R22638
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), T1760
Citation/references note
Madan, F.F. New bibl. of the Eikon basilike
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731; armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century brown calf quarter-binding; boards covered in marbled paper; four raised bands; red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets; spine title, 'Miscellany divinity.'.
Copy-specific note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf: "Tracts contained in this volume ...".
Copy-specific note
Previously Do.8.3
Copy-specific note
Ms. inscription on title-page stating the author: "By John Toland".
Subject
Charles, 1600 - 1649 I, King of England,
Subject
Gauden, John, 1605 - 1662 Eik-on basilik-e
Subject
Subject
Subject
Wagstaffe, Thomas, 1645 - 1712 Vindication of King Charles the martyr
Subject
Walker, Anthony, ? - d. 1692 True account of the author of a book entituled Eik-on Basilik-e
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Language code
eng lat
Identifier
B45324