Shelfmark
Gc.7.18(14)
Title
A true copie of the petition of the gentlevvomen, and tradesmens-wives, in and about the City of London· Delivered to the Honourable, the knights, citizens, and burgesses, of the house of Commons in Parliament, the 4th of February, 1641. Together, with their severall reasons why their sex ought thus to petition, aswell as the men; and the manner how both their petition and reasons was delivered. Likewise the answer which the honourable assembly sent to them by Mr Pym, as they stood at the house doore..
Varying form of title
True copie of the petition of the gentlewomen, and tradesmens-wives, in and about the City of London
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed by R[ichard]. Olton, and G[regory]. Dexter. for John Bull., 1641. [i.e. 1642]
Physical description
6 [i.e. 8] p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
Note
Publication year given according to Lady Day dating.
Note
Signatures: A⁴.
Note
The pages are numbered: [unnumbered], 1, 2, 2, 3, 5, 6, 6.
Note
Title page within border of type ornaments.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R314
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), T2656
Citation/references note
Thomason, E.134[7]
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
Subject
London (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
Dexter, Gregory, 1610 - 1700 printer.
Added entry--name
Oulton, Richard, active 1633 - 1643 printer.
Added entry--name
Bull, John, active 1641 - 1643 bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B49637