Shelfmark
Gc.7.19(46)
Main entry--corporate name
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Title
His Maiesties gracious message. To both Houses of Parliament, on Monday, the 14 of Febr. 1641, wherein he assenteth to the bill against bishops their votes in Parliament, and that no man in holy orders shall meddle with any temporall iurisdiction. Also his gracious answer to the clothiers petition, and concurrance with both Houses in passing the act for pressing of men, for a speedy supply of the distressed estate of Ireland. Declaring also his royall intentions concerning church government and the Book of Common Prayer. Whereunto is added the Lords and Commons humble thanks to His Maiesty for the said message..
Varying form of title
Portion of title: His Majesties gracious message
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed for Iohn Wright., 1641. [i.e. 1642]
Physical description
[2], 5, [1] p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
Note
Publication date given according to Lady Day dating.
Note
Head- and tailpieces, initials, royal arms on p. 5 verso.
Citation/references note
Wing (2nd ed., 1994), C2329A
Citation/references note
ESTC, R233115
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
Imperfect: ECL copy wanting final leaf.
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
Subject
Church and state Great Britain Early works to 1800.
Subject
Great Britain Politics and government 1625-1649 Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Charles, 1600 - 1649 I, King of England,
Added entry--name
Wright, John, ? - -1658 bookseller.
Added entry--name
England and Wales. Parliament.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B50667