Shelfmark
Gc.7.25(25)
Title
A true and exact relation of the manner of his Maiesties setting up of his standard at Nottingham, on Munday the 22. of August 1642. First, the forme of the standard, as it is here figured, and who were present at the advancing of it. Secondly, the danger of setting up of former standards, and the damage which ensued thereon. Thirdly, a relation of all the standards that ever were set up by any king. Fourthly, the names of those knights who are appointed to be the kings standard-bearers. With the forces that are appoynted to guard it. Fifthly, the manner of the kings comming first to Coventry. Sixtly, the cavalierers resolution and dangerous threats which they have uttered, if the King concludes a peace without them or hearkens unto his great Councell the Parliament: moreover how they have shared and divided London amongst themselves already..
Varying form of title
True and exact relation of the manner of his Majesties setting up of his standard at Nottingham, on Munday the 22. of August 1642
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed for F. Coles., 1642..
Physical description
[8] p. ; 21 cm. (4to)
Note
Signatures: A⁴.
Note
Woodcut title page illustration.
Note
Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept: 1st".
Note
Woodcut initial, head-pieces.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R18574
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), T2452
Citation/references note
Thomason, E.115[4]
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
List of volume contents in a 19th/20th century hand, tipped in at front.
Subject
Charles, 1600 - 1649 I, King of England,
Subject
Great Britain History Civil War, 1642-1649.
Added entry--name
Coles, Francis, ? - -1680 publisher.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B52857