Shelfmark
Gc.7.20(80)
Author
Title
Strange nevves from France, or, The copie of a letter which was sent from thence to the ordinary ambassador for the King of France, unto his Majesty of great Brittaine, who lyes in Lincolnes Inne-Fields, Febr. 8. 1641. Wherein is set downe a true relation of a most wonderfull apparition and terrible spectacle that was seene upon a mountaine in Province, February, 4. 1641. Vnto the amazement of all the spectators, to the number of above two thousand. Faithfully translated into English, according to the French copie. By W. V. Gent..
Varying form of title
Strange newes from France
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed for John Thomas,, 1641. [i.e. 1642]
Physical description
[8] p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
Note
Signed and dated at end: P. Riville, Paris, Febr. 7, 1641.
Note
Imprint year given according to Lady Day dating.
Note
Signatures: A⁴.
Citation/references note
Wing (2nd ed.), R1568
Citation/references note
Thomason, E.136[15]
Citation/references note
ESTC, R19871
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
Apparitions France Early works to 1800.
Subject
Great Britain History Charles I, 1625-1649 Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
W. V. Gent.
Added entry--name
Thomas, John, active 1637 - 1644 bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B52669