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  The Observator: [Selections]
  Date of publication:
  1687
  

  Author(s):

  L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704
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  First published between 1681 and 1687
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  His Excellency, the Earl of Bellomont's speech to the Honorable the Council and House of Representatives, conven'd in General Assembly, at Boston, in His Majesties province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on Fryday the 2d. of June 1699.
  Date of publication:
  1699
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. Governor (1699-1700 : Bellomont). ; Bellomont, Richard Coote, Earl of, 1636-1701. ; Massachusetts. Council. and Massachusetts. General Court. House of Representatives.
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  Caption title. "By order of the House of Representatives, I do appoint Bartholomew Green and John Allen, to print His Excellency's speech. James Converse, speaker."--p. 3.
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  Association. Whereas there has been a horrid and detestable conspiracy formed and carried on by Papists and other wicked and traiterous persons for assassinating His Majesties royal person ... We whose names are hereunto subscribed, do heartily ... declare, that his present Majesty King William is rightful and lawful King of the realms of England, Scotland and Ireland ...
  Date of publication:
  1698
  

  Author(s):

  Leverett, John, 1662-1724.
  Description:
  The Huntington Library copy is signed in ms.: John Leverett [and three others]. Imprint suggested by Bristol.
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  An Account of the proceedings at New-York. 1689. A declaration of the inhabitants and souldiers, belonging under the several companies of the train'd-bands of New-York.
  Date of publication:
  1689
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Followed by the testimony of Hendrick Cuyler, and a proclamation "signed by the six captains and 400 men."
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  The first declaration of His Highness William Henry, by the grace of God Prince of Orang. &c. Of the reasons inducing him to appear in arms in the Kingdom of England, for preserving of the Protestant religion and for restoring the lawes & liberties of England, Scotland, & Ireland.
  Date of publication:
  1689
  

  Author(s):

  William III, King of England, 1650-1702.
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  Caption title. Dated Oct. 10, 1688. An additional declaration (p. 15-16) is dated Oct. 24, 1688. Imprint from colophon.
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  His Highness the Prince of Orange His letter to the Lords Spiritual and Temporal assembled at Westminster in this present convention. January 22. 1688.
  Date of publication:
  1689
  

  Author(s):

  William III, King of England, 1650-1702. and England and Wales. Parliament.
  Description:
  Imprint from colophon. Not in Wing. "The address of the Lords Spiritual & Temporal and Commons assembled at Westminster in the present convention, die Martis, 22. Jan. 1688," "The Prince's answer. Die Mecurii. Jan 23. ...
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  Greate Brittaines noble and worthy councell of warr
  Date of publication:
  1624
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Place and date from STC (2nd ed.). Engraved illustration with verse. Shows ten men seated around a table. A figure holds a banner inscribed: To the right Hõ'ble Oliver Viscount Grandison, George Lo. Carew, Fulke Lo. Brooke, ...
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  Considerations vpon the treaty of marriage between England and Spain
  Date of publication:
  1623
  

  Author(s):

  Wood, William, fl. 1623, attributed name.
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  Attributed to William Wood. Suggested place of publication and publication date from STC. Reproduction of the original in the Folger Shakespeare Library.
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  Articles to be inquired of by the minister, churchwardens, and sidemen of euery parish, and precinct, within the archdeaconrie of London according to the speciall direction of certaine letters heretofore sent to the Lord Bishop of London, from the right honourable lords of the Privie Councell.
  Date of publication:
  1615
  

  Author(s):

  Church of England. Archdeaconry of London. ; England and Wales. Privy Council. and Church of England. Diocese of London. Bishop (1611-1621 : King)
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  Imprint information from STC (2nd ed.). Concerning instructions from the Privy Council to discover Catholics in the city of London. Reproduction of original in: Society of Antiquaries.
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  An extract translated out of the French copie and taken out of the registers of the French kings priuie councell.
  Date of publication:
  1600
  

  Author(s):

  France. Conseil du roi.
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  Judicial decree in the appeal of John Potter and other English cloth merchants in a dispute with the Company of Drapers of Rouen.-- Cf. STC (2nd ed.) "Done in the privie Councell of the King, holden at Paris, the one and ...
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  The glory of England, or A true description of many excellent prerogatiues and remarkeable blessings, whereby she triumpheth ouer all the nations of the world vvith a iustifiable comparison betweene the eminent kingdomes of the earth, and herselfe: plainely manifesting the defects of them all in regard of her sufficiencie and fulnesse of happinesse. By T.G.
  Date of publication:
  1618
  

  Author(s):

  Gainsford, Thomas, d. 1624?
  Description:
  Dedication signed: Th: Gainsford. "Englands glory: the second booke" has separate title page with imprint "Imprinted at London by Edward Griffin. 1618"; pagination and register are continuous. Reproduction of the original ...
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  A catalogue of the bishops of England, since the first planting of Christian religion in this island together with a briefe history of their liues and memorable actions, so neere as can be gathered out of antiquity. By F.G. subdeane of Exceter.
  Date of publication:
  1601
  

  Author(s):

  Godwin, Francis, 1562-1633.
  Description:
  Dedication signed: Francis Godwin. Identification of printer from STC. Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.
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  An apologie or defence of the watch-vvord, against the virulent and seditious ward-vvord published by an English-Spaniard, lurking vnder the title of N.D. Devided into eight seuerall resistances according to his so many encounters, written by Sir Francis Hastings Knight
  Date of publication:
  1600
  

  Author(s):

  Hastings, Francis, Sir, d. 1610.
  Description:
  Some pages repeated or missing in number only. A response to STC 19415: Parsons, Robert. A temperate ward-ward, to the turbulent and seditious wach-word of Sir Francis Hastinges knight. Answered by STC 19418. Signatures: ...
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  An ansvver to the first part of a certaine conference, concerning succession, published not long since vnder the name of R. Dolman
  Date of publication:
  1603
  

  Author(s):

  Hayward, John, Sir, 1564?-1627.
  Description:
  Dedication signed: Io: Hayvvard. A reply to: A conference about the next succession to the crowne of Ingland. "Eliot's Court Press pr[inted]. piA, Bradock A-C, Short D-G, Snodham H-L, Field M-P, and Harrison Q-V"--STC. ...
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  The liues of the III. Normans, Kings of England William the first. William the second. Henrie the first. Written by I.H.
  Date of publication:
  1613
  

  Author(s):

  Hayward, John, Sir, 1564?-1627.
  Description:
  Dedication signed: I. Hayvvard. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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  A lanterne-light for loyall subiects. Or, A terrour for traytours Wherein may be seene the odiousnesse of treason, the deserued ende of traytours, and the wonderfull preseruation of anoynted princes. A matter rightly agreeing with this time of danger, where wicked persons haue desired our publike sorrow, and the ruine of this realme of England.
  Date of publication:
  1603
  

  Author(s):

  Johnson, Richard, 1573-1659?
  Description:
  Dedication signed: Richard Iohnson. Signatures: A² B⁴ C² . Reproduction of a photostat of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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  The copies of two speeches in Parliament The one by Iohn Glanvill Esquire. The other by Sir Henry Martin Knight. At a generall committee of both houses, the 22. of May. 1628.
  Date of publication:
  1628
  

  Author(s):

  Glanville, John, Sir, 1586-1661. ; Martin, Henry, Sir, 1562?-1641. aut and England and Wales. Parliament. Proceedings. 1628-05-22.
  Description:
  Concerning the Petition of Right. Imprint from STC. "Sir Henry Martins speech" (caption title) has separate pagination and register; text commences "My Lords, the worke of this day ..". Variant: lacking this caption title. ...
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  Pyrgomachia; vel potius, Pygomachia Or, in cleane English, The castle-combat. Performed; by Iames Fencer, and William Wrastler. At nine of the clock of the night of the ninth day of the ninth moneth of the ninth yeare of the reigne of our Soveraigne Lord King Charles. Recorded by the ninth of the nine Muses, in the ninth part of nine weekes: and devided into nine files.
  Date of publication:
  1635
  

  Author(s):

  Gower, John, Master of Arts.
  Description:
  In verse. Signed on E4v: Iohannes Gower. The words "Iames .. Wrastler" are bracketed together on the title page. Printer's name from STC. Signatures: A-F⁴. Running title reads: The castle-combat. Reproduction of the original ...
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  Another godly letter, lately written to the same H.H. by his owne sister out of the countrey, about eighty miles from London
  Date of publication:
  1625
  

  Author(s):

  A. H.
  Description:
  Place of publication from STC (2nd ed.). Signed at end: Iuly 22. 1625. Resting, Your true louing Sister, A.H. Reproduction of original in: Society of Antiquaries.
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  A prophesie of Cadvvallader, last king of the Britaines containing a comparison of the English kings, with many worthy Romanes, from William Rufus, till Henry the fift. Henry the fift, his life and death. Foure battels betweene the two houses of Yorke and Lancaster. The field of Banbery. The losse of Elizabeth. The praise of King Iames. And lastly a poeme to the yong Prince.
  Date of publication:
  1604
  

  Author(s):

  Herbert, William, fl. 1604. and Cadwaladr, Vendigaid, d. 664?
  Description:
  Dedication signed: William Harbert. In verse. Signatures: A-I⁴ (-A1). Reproduction of the original in the Harvard University. Library.
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  A treatise of vnion of the two realmes of England and Scotland. By I.H.
  Date of publication:
  1604
  

  Author(s):

  Hayward, John, Sir, 1564?-1627.
  Description:
  I.H. = Sir John Hayward. Printer's and publisher's names from STC. The last leaf is blank. Reproduction of the original in the Folger Shakespeare Library.
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  By the Lord Deputie and Councell whereas for preuention of such disorders, ryots and rebellions within this realme, as might grow by loose and disloyall people ...
  Date of publication:
  1625
  

  Author(s):

  Ireland. Lords Justices and Council. and Falkland, Henry Cary, Viscount, d. 1633.
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  At head of text: Henry Falkland. "Giuen at his Maiesties Castle of Dublin the 25. of Iune, 1625. Adam Loftus Canc. Lanc. Dublin. Charl. Wilmot. Dom. Kinsale. Henry Docwra. Francis Aungier. George Shurley. Adam Loftus." ...
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  A declaration of the practises & treasons attempted and committed by Robert late Earle of Essex and his complices, against her Maiestie and her kingdoms and of the proceedings as well at the arraignments & conuictions of the said late Earle, and his adherents, as after: together with the very confessions and other parts of the euidences themselues, word for word taken out of the originals.
  Date of publication:
  1601
  

  Author(s):

  Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.
  Description:
  By Francis Bacon. Signatures: A-Q4. The first leaf is blank except for signature-mark "A.j.". Page A3r, gatherings I, L, and the inner forme of Q each exist in two settings. Page A3r catchword has: (1) M normal, or (2) M ...
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  Iames Franklin, a Kentish man of Maidstone his ovvne arraignment , confession, condemnation, and iudgement of himselfe, whilst hee lay prisoner in the Kings Bench for the poisoning of Sir Thomas Overbury.
  Date of publication:
  1615
  

  Author(s):

  Franklin, James, d. 1615.
  Description:
  In verse. Atributed to Franklin by STC (2nd ed.). Text enclosed in black border, with woodcut of hanged man on gallows at head of title. "Hee was executed the 9. of December. 1615." Reproduction of original in: Society of ...
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  The historie of the reigne of King Henry the Seuenth VVritten by the Right Hon: Francis Lo: Virulam, Viscount S. Alban. Whereunto is now added a very vsefull and necessary table.
  Date of publication:
  1629
  

  Author(s):

  Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.
  Description:
  Printers' names from STC. Includes index. A reissue, with cancel title page, of the 1628 edition. Reproduction of the original in Cambridge University Library.
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  Annales of England Containing the reignes of Henry the Eighth. Edward the Sixt. Queene Mary. Written in Latin by the Right Honorable and Right Reverend Father in God, Francis Lord Bishop of Hereford. Thus Englished, corrected and inlarged with the author's consent, by Morgan Godwyn.
  Date of publication:
  1630
  

  Author(s):

  Godwin, Francis, 1562-1633. and Godwin, Morgan, 1602 or 3-1645.
  Description:
  A translation of: Rerum Anglicarum Henrico VIII. Edvvardo VI. et Maria regnantibus, annales. "Although entered to both pr[inter]s., the whole book was app[arently]. pr[inted]. by Stansby"--STC. The sections on Edward VI ...
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  The succession of the bishops of England since the first planting of Christian religion in this island together with the historie of their liues and memorable actions faithfully gathered out of the monuments of antiquity. VVhereunto is prefixed a discourse concerning the first conuersion of our Britaine vnto Christian religion. By Francis Godwin now Bishop of Hereford.
  Date of publication:
  1625
  

  Author(s):

  Godwin, Francis, 1562-1633.
  Description:
  Identification of printer from STC. A reissue, with cancel title page, of: A catalogue of the bishops of England: London, 1615. Most sheets are in two settings, apparently indiscriminately intermixed. Reproduction of the ...
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  Rerum Anglicarum Henrico VIII· Edvvardo VI. et Maria regnantibus, annales
  Date of publication:
  1628
  

  Author(s):

  Godwin, Francis, 1562-1633.
  Description:
  Dedication signed: F.H., i.e. Franciscus Herefordensis, i.e. Francis Godwin. Printer's name from STC. With a final colophon leaf. Reproduction of the original in the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign Campus). Library.
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  Enōtikon or A sermon of the vnion of Great Brittannie, in antiquitie of language, name, religion, and kingdome: preached by Iohn Gordoun Deane of Sarum, the 28 day of October 1604, in presence of the the Kings Maiestie at Whitehall
  Date of publication:
  1604
  

  Author(s):

  Gordon, John, 1544-1619.
  Description:
  First word of title in Greek characters. Printer's name from STC. Running title reads: A sermon tending to vnion. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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  The Falles of vnfortunate princes being a true chronicle historie of the vntimely death of such vnfortunate princes and men of note as haue happened since the first entrance of Brute into this iland vntill this our latter age : whereunto is added the famous life and death of Queene Elizabeth, with a declaration of all the warres, battels and sea-fights, wherein at large is described the battell of 88 with the particular seruice of all such ships and men of note in that action.
  Date of publication:
  1619
  

  Author(s):

  Higgins, John, fl. 1570-1602.
  Description:
  In verse. Also published with title: "The first parte of the mirour for magistrates"--Cf. STC (2nd ed.). "The variable fortune and vnhappie falles of such princes as hath happened since the Conquest" has special t.p., with ...
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  The svmme and svbstance of the conference which, it pleased his excellent Maiestie to haue with the lords, bishops, and other of his clergie, (at vvhich the most of the lordes of the councell were present) in his Maiesties priuy-chamber, at Hampton Court. Ianuary 14. 1603. / Contracted by VVilliam Barlovv, Doctor of Diuinity, and Deane of Chester. Whereunto are added, some copies, (scattered abroad,) vnsauory, and vntrue.
  Date of publication:
  1604
  

  Author(s):

  Barlow, William, d. 1613.
  Description:
  T. Creede's name from STC. The last leaf is blank. Variant: title page has "whereat" for "at vvhich". Item at reel 575:12 identified as STC 1456a. Burney collection copy has some print show-through. Reproductions of the ...
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  The Royall line of kings, queenes, and princes, from the vniting of the two royall houses, Yorke and Lancaster
  Date of publication:
  1613
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Place and date of publication suggested by STC (2nd ed.). Woodcut group port. of rulers of England from Henry VII to James I, with Queen Anne, Princes Henry and Charles (later Charles I), and Princess Elizabeth with her ...
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  A True chronologi of all the kings of England from Brute, the first king vnto our most sacred King Charles mo[n]arke of ye whole yies.
  Date of publication:
  1635
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Contains 147 numbered portraits (as well as unnumbered portraits of Henrietta Maria and Prince Charles). Place and date of publication suggested by STC (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in the Cambridge University Library.
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  A Table of the cheiffest citties, and townes in England, as they ly [sic] from London and the distance of miles, howe a man may travill from London to any of them or from any of them to London.
  Date of publication:
  1600
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Woodcut with letterpress heading and imprint. Date of publication suggested by STC (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in the Society of Antiquaries.
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  The vision and discourse of Henry the seuenth Concerning the vnitie of Great Brittaine. Diuided into foure chapters. 1. Containing an introduction. 2. Inducements to vnitie. 3. The policy, deceit, and mischieuous spite of the vnderminers hereof. 4. The danger of diuision. Related by T.G.
  Date of publication:
  1610
  

  Author(s):

  Gainsford, Thomas, d. 1624? and Henry VII, King of England, 1457-1509.
  Description:
  T.G. = Thomas Gainsford. In verse. The last leaf is blank. Running title reads: The vision of Henry the 7. concerning vnitie. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  The epistle of Gildas, the most ancient British author who flourished in the yeere of our Lord, 546. And who by his great erudition, sanctitie, and wisedome, acquired the name of sapiens. Faithfully translated out of the originall Latine.
  Date of publication:
  1638
  

  Author(s):

  Gildas, 516?-570? ; Abingdon, Thomas. and Marshall, William, fl. 1617-1650, engraver.
  Description:
  Translation by Thomas Abington of: Liber querulus de excidio Britanniae. P. 325 misnumbered 327. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery. The portrait is engraved and signed: Will: ...
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  The humble addresse both of church and poore, to the sacred maiestie of Great Britaines monarch For a just redresse of the uniting of churches, and the ruine of hospitalls. By William Guild, minister of Aberdene.
  Date of publication:
  1633
  

  Author(s):

  Guild, William, 1586-1657. and Guild, William, 1586-1657. Issachars asse, braying under a double burden. Selections. aut
  Description:
  The first part contains excerpts from "Issachars asse, braying under a double burden"; B1-3 are the original leaves from STC 12482. Part 2 has caption title, reading: The poores complaynt. Reproduction of the original in ...
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  The life, and raigne of King Edward the Sixt Written by Sr. Iohn Hayward Kt. Dr. of Lawe.
  Date of publication:
  1630
  

  Author(s):

  Hayward, John, Sir, 1564?-1627. and Vaughan, Robert, engraver.
  Description:
  The title page is engraved and signed: Ro: Vaughan fecit. Date of publication from colophon. "Lichfield app[arently]. pr[inted]. A-X; Eliot's Court Press the prelims. and possibly Y-Z and cancels"--STC. L3, M3, N3, and Q4 ...
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  Dendrologia Dodona's grove, or, the vocall forrest. By I.H. Esqr.
  Date of publication:
  1640
  

  Author(s):

  Howell, James, 1594?-1666. and Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650, engraver.
  Description:
  Signed at end: Iames Howell. "A political allegory in prose dealing with events between 1603 and 1640"--DNB. First word of title in Greek characters. Printer's name from STC. Running title reads: Dodona's grove, or the ...
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  The nine English worthies: or, Famous and worthy princes of England being all of one name; beginning with King Henrie the first, and concluding with Prince Henry, eldest sonne to our Soueraigne Lord the King.
  Date of publication:
  1606
  

  Author(s):

  Fletcher, Robert, purveyor of carriages to Queen Elizabeth.
  Description:
  Partly in verse. Printer's name from STC. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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