Shelfmark
Gc.7.20(18)
Author
Title
Horrible nevves from Leicester. Being the copie of a letter sent from thence the 6. of Iune, to Mr. VVilliam Iones inhabitant in Covent Garden. Wherein is declared how the Earle of Stamford being sent thither by the Parliament to see the militia ordered, comming to the Angell, at Leicester, met with another nobleman sent thither by His Majesty for the same purpose. Likewise a true relation of a combate fought between the Earle of Stamford and the said nobleman, the 4. of June, 1642. Also the resolution of the gentry and commonalty of Leicestershire, presented to the said Earle of Stamford by the major and aldermen of the said city..
Varying form of title
Horrible newes from Leicester
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed for I. Horton., Iune 9. 1642..
Physical description
[8] p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
Note
Signed: Adam Iones. From Leicester, June 6. 1642.
Citation/references note
Wing (2nd ed.), H2858
Citation/references note
Thomason, E.150[9]
Citation/references note
ESTC, R10922
Provenance
Possibly in library in 17th century with other pamphlet volumes in numbered sequence.
Binding
17th century calf boards; blind double rule border; single gilt fillet along board edges; red stained text block edges; smooth spine rebacked in 20th-century calf with blind double fillets; modern red leather spine label "Petitions etc. 1641,2 vol. III"; binder's stamp of R. L. Day.
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.
Subject
Stamford, Henry Grey, 1599? - 1673 Earl of, Early works to 1800.
Subject
Leicestershire (England) History Early works to 1800.
Subject
Great Britain History Civil War, 1642-1649 Early works to 1800.
Genre/Form
Letters.
Added entry--name
Horton, Joseph, ? - active 1642 printer.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B51275