Gc.7.19(21)
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
[Miscellaneous Documents. 1642-06-16]
His Majesties declaration to all his loving subjects, occasioned by a false and scandalous imputation laid upon His Majesty of an intention of raising or leavying war against his Parliament, and of having raised force to that end. Also, His Majesties declaration and profession, together with that of the Lords and others of his councell there present, disavowing any preparations or intentions of leavying war against his two Houses of Parliament..
London: : Printed by Robert Barker, printer to the Kings most Excellent Majestie: and by the assignes of John Bill., 1642..
[2], 13, [1] p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
T.p. enclosed within decorative border of type ornaments.
Ornament on t.p.; head-pieces, initials.
Woodcut of the royal arms on verso of t.p.
In response to: Certain propositions of both Houses of Parliament, concerning the raising of horse, horsemen, and arms, for the defence of the King, and both Houses of Parliament (Wing E1273).
Includes the text of "The Kings Majesties declaration and profession, disavowing any preparations or intentions in him, to levy warre against his two Houses of Parliament" (Wing C2181) with caption title "His Majesties declaration and profession, disavowing any preparations or intentions in him to leavie war against his Houses of Parliament".
These texts also published as items 2-4 of "His Maiesties proclamation and declaration to all his loving subjects, occasioned by a false and scandalous imputation laid upon His Maiesty, of an intention of raising or leavying war against his Parliament and of having raised force to that end" (Wing C2548).
Signatures: A-B⁴.
In this edition, lines 8-12 on page 7 are in roman type rather than black letter.
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), C2237
Thomason, E.151[27]
ESTC, R15180
Engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College on verso of title page of first item in volume. In library in 17th century?
17th century calf boards; blind double rule border; single gilt fillet along board edges; red stained text block edges; smooth spine with blind double fillets and traces of spine label "Petitions etc. 1641,2 vol. 2"; sewn on three alum tawed sewing supports.
Bound in a volume of Civil War pamphlets with list of volume contents on 19th/20th century Eton stationery tipped in at front.
Previously Gc.7.17.
England and Wales. Parliament. Proceedings. 1642
Great Britain Politics and government 1642-1649.
Great Britain History Civil War, 1642-1649.
Charles, 1600 - 1649 I, King of England,
Barker, Robert, ? - -1645 printer.
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I). Miscellaneous Documents. 1647-08.
England and Wales Privy Council.
Assigns of John Bill printer.
England London.
B50636