Shelfmark
Gc.1.09(02)
Title
Copies of the informations and original papers relating to the proof of the horrid conspiracy against the late king, his present Majesty, and the government: as it was order'd to be published by His late Majesty..
Publication, distribution, etc.
In the Savoy [London]: : Printed by Thomas Newcomb, one of His Majesties printers., 1685..
Physical description
45, p. 48, 47-53, p. 52, p. 49, 54-103, 106-126, 119-121, p. [122], 131-141, [1] p., 1 leaf of plates (folded) : ill., plan ; 37 cm. (fol.)
Note
Anonymous. By Thomas Sprat.
Note
Text appears continuous; in disrupted sequence of pagination, catchword on p. 121 (2K2r) is An ; p. [122] (2K2v) is blank; first word on p. 131 following (2L1r) is Copy .
Note
Signatures: pi1 A-2N².
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-Rom, 1996), S5029A
Citation/references note
ESTC, R492938
Provenance
Inscription on title page of bound-with item: Ex dono authoris [16]85. Fran[cis?]Wythens. Presumably Francis Wythens (c.1635-1704), who oversaw the prosecution of the Rye House plotters.
Provenance
Engraved armorial bookplate recording donation by Edward Waddington in 1731; 18th century engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
17th century mottled calf binding ; rebacked in 20th century calf with gold-tooled ornaments in compartments formed by six raised bands ; gilt-lettered leather spine label ; marbled text block edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound with: A true account and declaration of the horrid conspiracy against the late king ... 1685.
Copy-specific note
Previously Cc.2.12.
Copy-specific note
Imperfect: wanting the folded plan.
Subject
Charles, 1630 - 1685 II, King of England,
Subject
Rye House Plot, 1683 Early works to 1800.
Subject
Great Britain Politics and government 1642-1649.
Added entry--name
Newcomb, Thomas, ? - d. 1691 printer.
Added entry--name
Sprat, Thomas, 1635 - 1713 editor.
Added entry--name
Wythens, Francis, ca. 1635 - 1704 former owner.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B46540