Shelfmark
Gc.7.19(54)
Main entry--corporate name
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I).
Uniform title
[Miscellaneous Documents. 1642]
Title
His Majesties answer, by way of declaration to a printed paper, entituled, A declaration of both Houses of Parliament, in answer to His Majesties last message concerning the militia. 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], 11, [3] p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
Note
Title within a border of type ornaments.
Note
Harvard Library reports variant issue. Copy catalogued, line 6 on page 7 ends: wholesome. In the variant, line on page 7 ends: wholsome.
Note
Royal arms of Charles I with initials CR and mottos "Honi soit qui mal y pense" and "Dieu et mon droit" on title leaf verso.
Note
The last leaf is blank.
Note
Printed chiefly in black-letter type.
Note
Title page vignette (composed of a row of three type ornaments), initial, head- and tail-pieces.
Note
Signatures: A-B⁴ (B4 blank).
Citation/references note
ESTC, R223420
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), C2090bA
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
ECL copy is variant with p. 7, line 6 spelling: wholsome.
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. Army
Subject
England and Wales. Parliament.
Subject
Great Britain History Civil War, 1642-1649.
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
B50676