An epistle of the most myghty and redouted Prynce Henry the .viii. : by the grace of God Kynge of Englande and of Fraunce, lorde of Irlande, defender of the faith, and supreme heed of the Churche of Englande, nexte vnder Christe, wrytten to the Emperours Maiestie, to all Christen princes, and to all those that trewly and syncerely professe Christes religion. In this epistle bothe the causes are playnely declared, why the Kynges hyghenes owght neyther to sende nor go to the councill indicted at Vincence, and also how perylouse a thinge it is for all suche as professe the trewe doctrine of Christ, to come thether. Hereunto also is annexed the protestation made the last yere by the Kynges hyghenes, his holle counsayle and clergye, as touchinge the councille indicted at Mantua [et]c. Rede bothe o Christen reader, truthe is comynge home, longe afore beynge in captyuytye, steppe forth and meete her by the waye: yf thou see her presente, embrace hir, and shewe thy selfe gladde of her retourne.
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Title
An epistle of the most myghty and redouted Prynce Henry the .viii. : by the grace of God Kynge of Englande and of Fraunce, lorde of Irlande, defender of the faith, and supreme heed of the Churche of Englande, nexte vnder Christe, wrytten to the Emperours Maiestie, to all Christen princes, and to all those that trewly and syncerely professe Christes religion. In this epistle bothe the causes are playnely declared, why the Kynges hyghenes owght neyther to sende nor go to the councill indicted at Vincence, and also how perylouse a thinge it is for all suche as professe the trewe doctrine of Christ, to come thether. Hereunto also is annexed the protestation made the last yere by the Kynges hyghenes, his holle counsayle and clergye, as touchinge the councille indicted at Mantua [et]c. Rede bothe o Christen reader, truthe is comynge home, longe afore beynge in captyuytye, steppe forth and meete her by the waye: yf thou see her presente, embrace hir, and shewe thy selfe gladde of her retourne.
Uniform title
Ad carolum Cesarem Augustum epistola. English
Created/published
[Londini] : [in aedibus Thomae Bertheleti Regii impressoris. excus], [Anno. M.D.XXXVIII. [1538]]
Description
[22] p. ; (8vo)
Associated name
Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547, author.
Dyson, Humphrey, -1633, former owner.
Harmsworth, R. Leicester (Robert Leicester), Sir, 1870-1937, former owner.
Dyson, Humphrey, -1633, former owner.
Harmsworth, R. Leicester (Robert Leicester), Sir, 1870-1937, former owner.
Note
Imprint from colophon leaf.
Imprimatur at foot of colophon: Cum priuilegio.
At end of text: Gyuen at London oute of our palace at Westmynster, the eyght of Aprylle, the nyne and twentye yere of oure reygne.
Signatures: A⁸ B⁴(-B4).
Copies of pt. 2, when present, are listed at 13090 sq. -- STC.
Imprimatur at foot of colophon: Cum priuilegio.
At end of text: Gyuen at London oute of our palace at Westmynster, the eyght of Aprylle, the nyne and twentye yere of oure reygne.
Signatures: A⁸ B⁴(-B4).
Copies of pt. 2, when present, are listed at 13090 sq. -- STC.
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2010. Vivat Rex! (catalog entry 105)
Cited/described in
Pollard, A.W. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland and of English books printed abroad, 1475-1640 (2nd ed.) (STC), 13081
English short title catalogue (ESTC), S92922
English short title catalogue (ESTC), S92922
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Imprimaturs.
Imprimaturs.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
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STC 13081 pt. 2
Folger-specific note
HH109/16.2. Vellum binding, ruled in gilt, with gilt vertical spine title: 'Henry 8th. 1st. Protestation'. Pencilled note on front free endpaper: 'These 2 pieces form parts of one work. They have been bound in reverse order.' Cropped at head, affecting running title. With: A protestation made for the most mighty...kynge of Englande. (1537) (STC 13090). Provenance: inscription on t.p.: 'Hum Dyson' [Humphrey Dyson]; bookplate of Gloddaeth Library [Mostyn family library]; bookseller's label: 'E. Parry. Bridge St. Row. Chester'; collated by Max Privett at Quaritch, 29/4/20; Harmsworth copy