Shelfmark
Gc.7.18(94)
Title
A petitjon from the towne and county of Leicester, unto the Kings most excellent Majesty. Also an other petition from the grand inquest of the same county unto his Majesty for the remouing of the magazine with his Majesties answer thereunto. Likewise certain propositions to his Majesty by Captain Grey and the Earl of Stamfords souldiers touching the magazin. Also a declaration from the knights, es-quires, gentlemen, grand jury-men, and free-holders, in the county of Leicester. Ordered to be printed by speciall command..
Varying form of title
Petition from the towne and county of Leicester
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed by A.N. for William Gay, and are to be sold at his shop in Hosier Lane at the signe of the Axe,, 1642. July 29..
Physical description
[1], 6, [1] p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
Note
Signatures: A⁴.
Note
Pagination begins on verso of title page.
Note
Title page printed within border of type ornaments.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R2036
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), P1756
Citation/references note
Thomason, E.108[20]
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
Great Britain History Charles I, 1625-1649 Early works to 1800.
Subject
Leicestershire (England) History Early works to 1800.
Subject
Great Britain History Civil War, 1642-1649 Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Day, R. L. bookbinder.
Added entry--name
Warren, Alice, ? - -1665 printer.
Added entry--name
Gaye, William, active 1642 - ? bookseller.
Added entry--name
Grey, Captain.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649: Charles I). Miscellaneous documents. 1642-07-29.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B49795