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A DISCOURSE OF MONARCHY, More particularly, of the Imperial Crowns of England, Scotland, and Ireland, According to the Ancient, Common, and Statute-Laws of the same. With a Close from the whole, As it relates to the Succession of his Royal Highness James Duke of York.
by Wilson, John (1626-1696) [not on title but signs dedication]
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good-
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Blockley, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Printed by M[ary] C[larke] for Jos. Hindmarsh, Bookseller to his Royal Highness., 1684. Hardcover. Very Good-. Octavo (11x17cm) speckled brown leather on 4 raised bands with orange gilt spine title label (neat small repair to head of spine, tips rubbed) All edges marbled but darkened, [14]pp (titlepage, dedication & contents) + 272pp + errata leaf tipped in, collated complete except lacks blank leaf A8. Side notes and good margins, monogram engraved bookplate by W.G.R., pages crisp and clean throughout. *Supports the succession to Charles II of his brother James Duke of York, in spite of (p 236) "the moral impossibility of introducing the Romish Religion, tho the Prince were of that Persuasion". Very rare (Wing W2921, ESTC R27078).
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- Title
- A DISCOURSE OF MONARCHY, More particularly, of the Imperial Crowns of England, Scotland, and Ireland, According to the Ancient, Common, and Statute-Laws of the same. With a Close from the whole, As it relates to the Succession of his Royal Highness James Duke of York.
- Author
- Wilson, John (1626-1696) [not on title but signs dedication]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Printed by M[ary] C[larke] for Jos. Hindmarsh, Bookseller to his Royal Highness.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1684
- Keywords
- monarchy kings rulers succession Romish religion
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian;
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Blockley, Gloucestershire
About Abbey Antiquarian Books
We are antiquarian booksellers established in Gloucestershire, England for over twenty years. We have general stock and specialise in early illustrated and children's books and pop-ups. We are members of PBFA.
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