The history of the coronation of the most high, most mighty, and most excellent monarch, James II. By the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c. and of his royal consort Queen Mary : solemnized in the collegiate church of St. Peter in the city of Westminster, on Thursday the 23 of April, being the festival of St. George, in the year of our Lord 1685. With an exact account of the several preparations in order thereunto, Their Majesties most splendid processions, and their royal and magnificent feast in Westminster-Hall. The vvhole work illustrated with sculptures. By His Majesties especial command. By Francis Sandford Esq; Lancaster Herald of Arms.
1687
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The history of the coronation of the most high, most mighty, and most excellent monarch, James II. By the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c. and of his royal consort Queen Mary : solemnized in the collegiate church of St. Peter in the city of Westminster, on Thursday the 23 of April, being the festival of St. George, in the year of our Lord 1685. With an exact account of the several preparations in order thereunto, Their Majesties most splendid processions, and their royal and magnificent feast in Westminster-Hall. The vvhole work illustrated with sculptures. By His Majesties especial command. By Francis Sandford Esq; Lancaster Herald of Arms.
Created/published
[London] : In the Savoy: printed by Thomas Newcomb, one of His Majesties printers, 1687.
Description
[10], 135, [1] p., [30] leaves of plates (29 folded) : ill. ; (fol.)
Associated name
Sandford, Francis, 1630-1694, author.
King, Gregory, 1648-1712.
King, Gregory, 1648-1712.
Note
"[Gregory King] was consulted about the coronation .. and was the principal author of the ... volume containing descriptions and splendid engravings of that ceremony ... though he allowed Francis Sandford to affix his name to the title-page"--DNB.
Title page in red and black.
With a preliminary imprimatur leaf signed: Norfolke & Marshall.
In this edition the printer's name (Thomas Newcomb) is printed in black.
Title page in red and black.
With a preliminary imprimatur leaf signed: Norfolke & Marshall.
In this edition the printer's name (Thomas Newcomb) is printed in black.
Condition
Stabilization work completed on the binding, 2014-11
Aesthetic and minor stabilization work completed on the binding, 2018-11
Aesthetic and minor stabilization work completed on the binding, 2018-11
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2019. First Chefs. Opening: plate of the banquet.
Cited/described in
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (2nd ed.), S652A
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R221588
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R221588
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Imprimaturs.
Imprimaturs.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
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S652
Folger-specific note
130745. Plates [28-30] detached. Provenance: armorial bookplate of Rev. Charles Lawrence (motto "in cruce salus")