Shelfmark
Gc.7.19(25)
Main entry--corporate name
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Uniform title
[Miscellaneous Documents. 1642.]
Title
His Majesties declaration concerning leavies. Charles R. Our expresse pleasure is, that this our declaration be published in all churches and chappells within the kingdom of England and dominion of Wales, by the parsons, vicars or curates of the same..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London: : Printed by Robert Barker, printer to the Kings most Excellent Majestie: and by the assignes of John Bill., MDCXLII. [1642]
Physical description
[2], 13, [1] p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
Note
Signatures: A-B⁴.
Note
T.p. enclosed within decorative rule-border.
Note
Ornament on t.p.; head-piece, initial.
Note
A reply to: "A new declaration of the Lords and Commons in Parliament, in answer to his Majesties letter dated the fourteenth of Iune" (Wing E1666).
Note
In this edition, the second "I" in Roman numeral imprint date is printed below the space between the "n" and "B" of "John Bill".
Note
On verso of t.p. is a woodcut of the royal arms and supporters with mottos "Honi soit qui mal y pense" and "Dieu et mon droit".
Citation/references note
ESTC, R16798
Citation/references note
Wing (2nd ed., 1994), C2190
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; smooth spine with blind double fillets and traces of spine label "Petitions etc. 1641,2 vol. 2"; sewn on three alum tawed sewing supports.
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of Civil War pamphlets with list of volume contents on 19th/20th century Eton stationery tipped in at front.
Copy-specific note
Previously Gc.7.17.
Subject
England and Wales. Parliament. Proceedings. 1642-06-14.
Subject
England and Wales. Parliament. Proceedings. 1642-06-21.
Subject
Taxation England Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Charles, 1600 - 1649 I, King of England,
Added entry--name
Barker, Robert, ? - -1645 printer.
Added entry--name
Assigns of John Bill printer.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B50640