Shelfmark
Ac.4.15
Author
Charles, 1433 - 1477 I, King of England,
Title
Basilika. The works of King Charles the Martyr: with a collection of declarations, treaties, and other papers concerning the differences betwixt His said Majesty and his two Houses of Parliament. With the history of his life; as also of his tryal, and martyrdome.
Edition
The second edition.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for Ric. Chiswell, 1687.
Physical description
[8], 720, [4]p, [5] plates (3 double) ; Fo.
Note
Authorship of the Eikon basilike was originally attributed to Charles I, but according to Madan (pp. 125-33) it was written by John Gauden, who probably included some authentic writings of the king.
Note
"The life of Charles I" signed: Richard Perrinchiefe.
Note
"Perrinchief . completed the edition prepared by William Fulman . and compiled a life for it from Fulman's notes and some materials of Silas Titus." Cf. DNB.
Note
With an additional title page (plate), engraved and signed: Basilika The works of Charles. I. with his life and martyrdome ... A. Hertocks fecit.
Note
"A collection of declarations, treaties, and other principal passages concerning the differences betwixt King Charles I. and his two Houses of Parliament·" has a separate dated title page, lacking publisher's name, on leaf 2E3r.
Note
Includes index.
Note
Previously Cc.2.10.
Note
Sections have own title-pages.
Note
First word transliterated from Greek.
Note
Life written by Richard Perrinchief.
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-Rom, 1996), C2076; Madan, F.F. New bibl. of the Eikon basilike, 68; Almack, E. Bibl. of the King's book, 64; ESTC R6734
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms, 1977. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 652:7).
Provenance
Bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century blind-stamped calf.
Subject
Charles, 1433 - 1477 I, King of England.
Subject
Great Britain History Civil War, 1642-1649.
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Charles, 1433 - 1477 I, King of England,
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Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B9251