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  A briefe discourse, concerning the power of the Peeres and Comons of Parliament, in point of judicature written by a learned antiquerie, at the request of a peere, of this realme.
  Date of publication:
  1640
  

  Author(s):

  Selden, John, 1584-1654. and Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
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  Attributed to Selden by STC (2nd ed.) and NUC pre-1956 imprints. Sometimes attributed to Sir R. Cotton.--Cf. STC (2nd ed.). Place of publication and name of publisher suggested by STC (2nd ed.). Signatures: A⁴(-A1) B³. ...
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  A short vievv of the long life and raigne of Henry the Third, King of England presented to King Iames.
  Date of publication:
  1627
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
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  Attributed to Cotton by STC (2nd ed.) and NUC pre-1956 imprints. Marginal notes. Signatures: a-f⁴. Frontispiece portrait of Henry III inserted between p. [2]-3. Numerous errors in paging. Reproduction of original in the ...
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  No post from heaven, nor yet from hell but a true relation and animadversions, written and sent as an antidote to all unbelieving Brownists, prophane Anabaptists, schismaticall monsters, and such like incendiaries of the state : proving by histories, records, and examples that His Majestes taxations have not been unusuall, nor his government tyrannicall, though falsely so imputed, invented, divulged and scattered abroad / collected by Sir Robert Cotton ; and now put to presse and dedicated to His Sacred Maiestie, by G.A., Gent.
  Date of publication:
  1643
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631. and G. A., Gent.
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  Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Museum.
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  A brief survey (historical and political) of the life and reign of Henry the III, King of England dedicated to His Most Sacred Majesty.
  Date of publication:
  1680
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
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  Attributed to Robert Bruce Cotton. cf. NUC pre-1956, v. 124, p. 504. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  An answer made by command of Prince Henry to certain propositions of warre and peace delivered to His Highnesse by some of his military servants whereunto is adjoyned The French charity, or, An essay written in French by an English gentleman, upon occasion of Prince Harcourt's coming into England, and translated into English by F.S.J.E.
  Date of publication:
  1655
  

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  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631. and Evelyn, John, 1620-1706. French charity.
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  "The French charity" has special t.p. and separate paging. Translation of "The French charity" sometimes ascribed to John Evelyn -- NUC pre-1956 imprints. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  The antiquity and dignity of parliaments written by Sir Robert Cotton.
  Date of publication:
  1680
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
  Description:
  Reproduction of original in the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign Campus). Library.
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  The forme of government of the kingdome of England collected out of the fundamental lawes and statutes of this kingdome : wherin is manifested the customary uses of the kings of England upon all occasions, either of marriage, peace or warre, to call their peeres and barons of the realme to be bartners [sic] in treatizes, and to give their judicious advice : the state and security of the whole kingdome depending upon such counsells and determinations : likewise the names of the kings and the times when such Parliaments were called, and the acts that passed upon those and the like occasions : Henry I, Iohn, Henry 3, Edward I, Edward 2, Edward 3, Richard 2, Henry 4, Henry 5, Henry 6, Edward 4, Henry 7, Henry 8 : published for the satisfaction of all those that desire to know the manner and forme of the government of the land, and the fundamentall lawes of the kingdome.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
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  Attributed to Robert Cotton. Cf. BLC. Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library.
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  Warrs with forregin [sic] princes dangerous to our common-wealth: or, Reasons for forreign wars answered With a list of all the confederates from Henry the firsts reign to the end of Queen Elizabeth. Proving, that the kings of England alwayes preferred unjust peace, before the justest warre.
  Date of publication:
  1657
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631. and F. S. J. E. French charity.
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  "Warres with forreign princes" signed at end: Robert Cotton Bruceus. Originally written in 1604 as: "An answer to such motives as were offered by certain military men to Prince Henry to incite him to affect arms more than ...
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  The field of bloud, or, rebellion blazoned in all its colours in a lively representation (grounded upon fact) of the fatal consequences of inhability in a prince, exorbitant ambition in the nobility, and licentious insolence in the Commons.
  Date of publication:
  1681
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
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  A re-wording of: A short view of the long life and reigne of Henry the Third. Attributed to Robert Cotton. Cf. Wing (2nd ed.). This item is identified in the reel guide as Wing F870 (number cancelled in Wing 2nd ed.). ...
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  A treatise, shewing that the soveraignes person is required in the great councells or assemblies of the state, as well at the consultations as at the conclusions written by Sir Charles Cotton.
  Date of publication:
  1641
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
  Description:
  Caption title: The Right VVorshipfull Sir Robert Cotton, knight and baronet, his speech in Parliament. Filmed also in James Howell, Cottoni posthuma, 1651. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  The histories of the lives and raignes of Henry the Third, and Henry the Fourth, Kings of England written by Sr. Robert Cotton and Sr. John Hayvvard.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631. and Hayward, John, Sir, 1564?-1627.
  Description:
  Pages 41 of Part I and pages 5-6 of Part II are tightly bound in filmed copy. Part I: page 30-part II: page 15 photographed from Bodleian Library copy and inserted at end. Reproduction of original in Union Theological ...
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  Serious considerations for repressing of the increase of Iesvites, priests, and papists without shedding blood written by Sir R.C. and presented to King James of happie memory.
  Date of publication:
  1641
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
  Description:
  Place of publication supplied by Wing. Reproduction of original in the Union Theological Seminary Library, New York.
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  An exact abridgement of the records in the Tower of London from the reign of King Edward the Second, unto King Richard the Third, of all the Parliaments holden in each Kings reign, and the several acts in every Parliament : together with the names and titles of all the dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, and barons, summoned to every of the said Parliaments / collected by Sir Robert Cotton ... ; revised, rectified in sundry mistakes, and supplied with a preface, marginal notes, several ommissions, and exact tables ... by William Prynne ...
  Date of publication:
  1657
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. ; Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631. and Prynne, William, 1600-1669.
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  Reproduction of original in Union Theological Seminary Library, New York.
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  A discourse of foreign war with an account of all the taxations upon this kingdom, from the conquest to the end of the reign of Queen Elizabeth : also, a list of the confederates from Henry I to the end of the reign of the said queen ... / formerly written by Sir Robert Cotton, Barronet, and now published by Sir John Cotton, Barronet.
  Date of publication:
  1690
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
  Description:
  The translation of "The French charity" is sometimes ascribed to John Evelyn. Reproduction of original in British Library. "A short view of the long reign of King Henry III": p. 103-129. "The French charity": p. 133-142. ...
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  Cottoni posthuma divers choice pieces of that renowned antiquary, Sir Robert Cotton, Knight and Baronet, preserved from the injury of time, and exposed to publick light, for the benefit of posterity / by J.H., Esq.
  Date of publication:
  1672
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631. and Howell, James, 1594?-1666.
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  Dedication signed: James Howell. Consists of 16 pieces, each (except the first) have special t.p. "The life and raign of Henry the Third," listed in the contents, is replaced by "The danger wherein this kingdome now ...
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  The antiquity and dignity of parliaments written by Sir Robert Cotton.
  Date of publication:
  1679
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
  Description:
  "This enlarged version was previously published in Cottoni posthuma, 1651, with the title That the kings of England have been pleased usually to consult with their peeres, in the Great Councell and Commons in Parliament, ...
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  A choice narrative of Count Gondamor's transactions during his embassy in England by that renowned antiquary, Sir Robert Cotton, knight and baronet ; exposed to publick light, for the benefit of the whole nation by a person of honour.
  Date of publication:
  1659
  

  Author(s):

  Scott, Thomas, 1580?-1626. ; Rowland, John, 1606-1660. and Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
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  Dedication signed: John Rowland. Erroneously attributed by the editor to Cotton. First published, 1620, with title: Vox populi. Reel 684:11 lacks portrait. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. Item at 684:11 has ...
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  The danger wherein the kingdome now standeth, & the remedie
  Date of publication:
  1628
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
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  By Sir Robert Cotton. Place of publication from STC. In this edition, A2r line 2 ends: selfe. Central Library (Bristol, Eng.) copy identified as STC 5863 on UMI microfilm. Reproductions of the originals in Central Library ...
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  The troublesome life and raigne of King Henry the Third. Wherein five distempers and maladies are set forth. Viz. 1. By the Pope and church-mens extortions. 2. By the places of best trust bestowed upon unworthy members. 3. By patents and monopolies for private favourites. 4. By needlesse expences and pawning of jewels. 5. By factious Lords and ambitious peeres. Sutable to these unhappie times of ours; and continued with them till the King tied his actions to the rules of his great and good councell, and not to passionate and single advice.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
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  "A reprint of A short view of the long life and raigne, etc" --Halkett & Laing. Attributed to Sir Robert Cotton. --Cf. BLC. This item can be found at reel 7:E.38[11]; and at reel 19:E.110[16]. Annotation on Thomason copy ...
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  An answer made by Sr. Robert Cotton, at the command of Prince Henry, to certain propositions of warre and peace, delivered to his Highnesse by some of his military servants Whereunto is adjoyned The French charity; or an essay written in French by an English gentleman, upon occasion of Prince Harcourt's coming into England; and translated into English by F.S.J.E.
  Date of publication:
  1655
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631. and Evelyn, John, 1620-1706, attributed name.
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  Another edition of this work was published in the same year with title: An answer made by command of Prince Henry. "The French charity" (Thomason E.1467[3]) has separate title page and pagination; register is continuous. ...
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  A briefe abstract of the question of precedency, betweene England and Spain Occasioned by Sir Henry Nevil Knight, the Queen of Englands embassadour, and the embassadour of Spain at Callys, before commissioners appointed by the French King: who had moved a treaty of peace in the two and fortieth yeare of the reigne of the same Queen, by Robert Cotton Esquire, at the commandement of the Queens Majesty.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
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  Printers' names from Wing. Reproduction of original in the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, University of California, Los Angeles, California.
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  The danger vvherein the kingdome of England now standeth; and the remedy for the present safety thereof. With the proposations drawne for sure defense of the same, and the annoying of all the wicked adversaries. Worthy to be read of all them that wish well to the prosperity of all true hearted English-men. But more specially for all merchants and sea-men whatsoever.
  Date of publication:
  1643
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
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  By Robert Cotton--Cf. BLC. Signatures: A⁴ B² . Annotation on Thomason copy: "May. 2d:". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A treatise against recusants, in defence of the oath of alegeance. With executions of consideration, for repressing the encrease of Papists. / By Sir Robert Cotton, knight.
  Date of publication:
  1641
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
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  Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  The application of certain histories concerning ambassadours and their functions, by Francis Thynn, Esquire. Taken out of Sir Robert Cottons library.
  Date of publication:
  1651
  

  Author(s):

  Thynne, Francis, 1545?-1608. and Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
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  Running title reads: Histories concerning ambassadours. The last leaf is blank. A variant of the edition lacking J. Baker's name in imprint. Annotation in Thomason copy: "August. 29". Reproduction of the original in the ...
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  An abstract ovt of the records of the tovver, touching the Kings revenue, and how they have supported themselves by Sir Robert Cotton ...
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631. and Tower of London (London, England)
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  Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library.
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  The Prophecies of a white king of Brittaine taken out of the library of Sir Robert Cotton : that most famous antiquary of England in the Saxon character.
  Date of publication:
  1643
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
  Description:
  "In tempore Edw. 4th. The Latine of the ensuing English is to be seene in Sir Robert Cottons Library, ... " cf. p. 5 of text. Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library.
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