Shelfmark
Gc.7.19(29)
Title
A collection of sundry petitions presented to the Kings Most excellent Majestie. As also to the two most honourable Houses, now assembled in Parliament. And others, already signed, by most of the gentry, ministers, and free-holders of severall counties, in behalfe of episcopacie, liturgie, and supportation of church-revenues, and suppression of schismaticks. Collected by a faithfull lover of the church, for the comfort of the dejected clergy, and all moderately affected Protestants. Published by his Majesties speciall command..
Varying form of title
Collection of svndry petitions presented to the Kings Most excellent Majestie
Publication, distribution, etc.
[London] : Printed for William Sheares,, 1642..
Physical description
[6], 43, [1] p. : coat of arms ; 18 cm. (4to)
Note
Faithfull lover of the Church = Sir William Aston.
Note
License to print on leaf pi1 verso.
Note
Headpieces and initials.
Note
Place of publication from Wing.
Note
Signatures: pi²(-pi2) A² B-F⁴ G².
Note
In this setting of quire A there is a royal coat of arms on A1 verso; 'The collector to the reader' is on one leaf (A2), with catchword: ten. "The Index of the petitions" is on final unnumbered page (leaf G2 verso).
Note
Identified as Wing A4073 on UMI microfilm "Early English books, 1641-1700" reel 932.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R15971
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), A4072
Citation/references note
Thomason E., 150[28]
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
Great Britain History Charles I, 1625-1649.
Added entry--name
Aston, Thomas, 1600 - 1645 Sir, compiler.
Added entry--name
Sheares, William, ? - -1662 printer.
Added entry--name
England and Wales. Parliament.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B50644