Shelfmark
Gc.7.25(14)
Author
Title
An argument or, debate in lavv: of the great question concerning the militia; as it is now settled by ordinance of both the Houses of Parliament. By which, it is endeavoured, to prove the legalitie of it, and to make it warrantable by the fundamentall laws of the land. In which, answer is also given to all objections that do arise, either directly, or collaterally concerning the same. All which is referred to the judicious reader. By J.M. C.L..
Varying form of title
Argument or, debate in law: of the great qvestion concerning the militia; as it is now settled by ordinance of both the Houses of Parliament
Publication, distribution, etc.
London: : Printed by Tho. Paine, and M. Simmons, for Tho. Underhill, at the Bible in Wood-street,, 1642..
Physical description
[4], 43, [1] p. ; 22 cm. (4to)
Note
J.M. = John Marsh.
Note
Sometimes erroneously attributed to John Milton.
Note
Variant: imprint reads Mat. Simmons instead of M. Simmons.
Note
Signatures: A² B-F⁴ G².
Note
Title within an ornamental border.
Note
Errata on page no.[4].
Note
Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sep: 30"; J.M. C.L. expanded to "J. Marsh C. Lincoln's Inn".
Note
Headpieces and initials; printed marginalia.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R18112
Citation/references note
Pforzheimer, 639
Citation/references note
Thomason, E.119[13]
Citation/references note
Wing (2nd ed.), M575
Provenance
Engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College. Possibly in library in 17th century with other pamphlet volumes in numbered sequence.
Binding
Sammelband. 17th century sprinkled sheep; blind double fillet to form a border on covers; single gilt fillet along board edges; red stained text block edges; rebacked in modern calf with smooth blind double-ruled spine; red leather spine label "Petitions &c 1641 Vol. VIII'; one additional flyleaf at the beginning of volume.
Copy-specific note
Eton copy is variant with "Mat. Simmons" in imprint.
Copy-specific note
List of volume contents in a 19th/20th century hand, tipped in at front.
Subject
England and Wales. Army
Subject
Great Britain History Civil War, 1642-1649.
Added entry--name
Milton, John, 1608 - 1674 attributed name.
Added entry--name
Paine, Thomas, active 1630 - 1650? printer.
Added entry--name
Simons, Matthew, ? - d. 1654 printer.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B52842