Shelfmark
Gc.7.19(27)
Main entry--corporate name
England and Wales. Parliament.
Uniform title
[Proceedings. 1642-05-09]
Title
The answer of both Houses of Parliament, presented to His Majestie at York the ninth of May, 1642. To two messages sent to them from His Majestie, concerning Sir Iohn Hothams refusall to give His Majestie entrance into his town of Hull. With His Majesties reply thereunto. Published by His Majesties command..
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], 5, [1] p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
Note
On 11 January 1642, following an attempt by the king to seize Hull and its magazine, the Commons ordered Hotham to secure the town using the trained bands, though it was actually his son, Captain John Hotham, who carried out this order. Hotham senior did not assume his command as the town's parliamentary governor until mid-March--DNB.
Note
Title within a border of type ornaments.
Note
Title page vignette, initials, head-pieces.
Note
Signatures: A⁴.
Note
In this edition the date in the imprint is in Roman numerals and the ornament consists of four elements, representing the four kingdoms, above four 'urns' and eight acorns.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R22518
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), E1219aA
Citation/references note
Thomason, E.147[5]
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
Charles, 1600 - 1649 I, King of England,
Subject
Subject
Subject
Great Britain History Civil War, 1642-1649.
Added entry--name
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) Miscellaneous Documents. 1642.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B50642