Shelfmark
Gc.7.19(38)
Main entry--corporate name
Scotland. Parliament.
Uniform title
[Proceedings. 1642-01-17]
Title
To the Kings Most Excellent Maiesty. The humble desires of the Commissioners of His Majesties kingdome of Scotland. As also the names of the said commissioners. With an order of the House of Commons, testifying their loving acceptance, and thankfulnesse for their brotherly care of the publique welfare..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : [s.n.], printed, 1642..
Physical description
[2], 5, [1] p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
Note
Signatures: A⁴.
Note
Headpiece on leaf A2 recto.
Note
Signed: Earle Lothian. Earle Lindsay. Lord Balmerio. Sir Thomas Morton. Sir Thomas Hope. Sir Archibauld Johnston Burgesses. Sir Iohn Smith. Master Robert Barklay. Master Patrick Bell.
Note
The "order of the House of Commons" is dated Jan. 17, 1641 [i.e. 1642]. and signed "Hen. Elsing Cler. D. Com.".
Note
Wing may conflate two editions; the reading in S1001L for the sixth word of the title is "Maiesty", as here, but copies recorded by Wing have the reading "Majestie" (cf. ESTC R8816).
Citation/references note
ESTC, R505128
Citation/references note
Wing (2nd ed.), S1001L
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
Scotland History Charles I, 1625-1649.
Added entry--name
Lothian, William Kerr,, 1605? - 1675 Earl of,
Added entry--name
England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. Proceedings. 1642-01-17.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B50656