Shelfmark
Gc.7.18(61)
Title
The Somerset petition. With an ansvver in defence of the Parliament, against the same petition and all others of that malignant and dangerous nature..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for George Lindsey., 1642..
Physical description
[2], 18 p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
Note
Petition urges a reconciliation with the King.
Note
Signatures: A-B⁴ C².
Note
Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 13th".
Note
Title page printed within border of type ornaments.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R23321
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), S4652
Citation/references note
Thomason, E.155[16]
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.
Copy-specific note
ECL copy has quire C present in duplicate.
Subject
Great Britain History Charles I, 1625-1649 Early works to 1800.
Subject
Somerset (England) History Sources Erly works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Day, R. L. bookbinder.
Added entry--name
Lindsey, George, active 1642 - 1648 publisher.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B49747