Shelfmark
Ge.1.16(87)
Title
The copy of a letter sent from the committee at Lincoln, to the House of Commons, directed to the speaker of the said House, and subscribed with the names of the said committee..
Publication, distribution, etc.
[London] : June 6. London, printed for Joseph Hunscott., 1642..
Physical description
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 36 cm. (full-sheet)
Note
Caption title.
Note
An account of the muster of constables by Lord Francis Willoughby. The King's proclamation, letters, and commission to the Earl of Linsey did not deter them from coming. Musters will be held through the county, and volunteers will be raised for defence of Parliament. -- Steele.
Note
Steele notation: Type headpiece. of Lieutenant first.
Note
Signed and dated: Lincoln, 1. Junii. 1642. ... W. Armyne, Edw. Acsscough, Tho Hatcher, Christo. Wray, Antho. Irby, Joh. Broxolme.
Note
Order to print by the House of Commons at end of text.
Note
With a row of type ornaments at head of text; woodcut initial.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R210598
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), C6149
Citation/references note
Thomason, 669.f.5[37]
Citation/references note
Steele, I, 2167
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College on front pastedown.
Binding
Contemporary sprinkled calf with 20th century reback and repairs; boards have double-blind-fillet border frames; single gold fillet along board edges; text block edges stained red.
Copy-specific note
Bound with approximately 200 other broadsides, mainly dated 1641-1642.
Copy-specific note
Imperfect: torn across centre, without loss of text.
Subject
Charles, 1600 - 1649 I, King of England,
Subject
Great Britain History Civil War, 1642-1649.
Subject
Great Britain Militia Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Hunscot, Joseph publisher.
Added entry--name
England and Wales Parliament. House of Commons.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B48293