Shelfmark
Gc.7.18(08)
Title
Three petitions the one, of the jnhabitants of the towne of Colchester: the other two, of the county of Essex. These petitions were brought by many thousands of the county of Essex, and was accepted the 20. of Ianuary, into both Houses of Parliament. Published by order to prevent false coppies..
Varying form of title
Three petitions the one, of the inhabitants of the towne of Colcester: the other two, of the covnty of Essex
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed for Benjamin Allen,, 1642..
Physical description
[2], 6 p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
Note
Signatures: A⁴.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R11349
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), T1111
Citation/references note
Thomason, E.134[13]
Provenance
Engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College on verso of title page of first item in volume. In library in 17th century?
Binding
17th century calf boards; blind double rule border; single gilt fillet along board edges; red stained text block edges; rebacked in 20th century calf with binder's stamp of R. L. Day with red leather spine label "Petitions etc. 1641,2 vol. 1".
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of Civil War petitions with list of volume contents on 19th/20th century Eton stationery tipped in at front.
Subject
Essex (England) History Early works to 1800.
Subject
Colchester (England) History Early works to 1800.
Subject
Great Britain History Charles I, 1625-1649 Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Day, R. L. bookbinder.
Added entry--name
Allen, Benjamin, ? - -1646 bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B49624