Shelfmark
Gc.7.20(73)
Author
Uniform title
[Newes from Norwich.]
Title
True nevves from Norvvich: being a certaine relation how that the cathedrall blades of Norwich (on the 22. of February 1641. being Shrove-tuesday, did put themselves into a posture of defence, because that the apprentices of Norwich (as they imagined) would have pulled down their organs. In which relation the foolishnesse of these cathedrall men are to be understood, and deserve to be laughed at for this their silly enterprise; there being no such cause to move them thereunto. Written by T.L..
Varying form of title
True newes from Norwich
Varying form of title
True news from Norwich
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed for Benjamin Allen, and T. B., 1641. [i.e.1642]
Physical description
8 p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
Note
The publication year is given according to Lady Day dating.
Note
In some copies (e.g. the Thomason copy available on Early English Books Online 250:E.140[17]) the 'T' in imprint initials "T.B." is a partial failure to print, appearing as "I.B."
Note
The signatures are oversigned to A3.
Note
Signatures: A⁴.
Citation/references note
Wing (2nd ed.), L81
Citation/references note
Thomason, E.140[17]
Citation/references note
ESTC, R15827
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
Organ (Musical instrument) England Early works to 1800.
Subject
Norwich (England) History Early works to 1800.
Subject
Great Britain History Civil War, 1642-1649 Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Allen, Benjamin, ? - -1646 bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B52633