Title
A cunning plot to divide and destroy, the Parliament and the city of London. : Made knowne (at a common hall) by the Earle of Northumberland, Master Solliciter, and Sir Henry Vane. The design is fully discovered in the severall examinations and confessions, of Master Riley. Severall examinations and confessions, of Sir Basill Brook. Severall examinations and confessions, of Master Violet. Proclamations from his Majesty. Letters from his Majesty. Letters from the Lord Digby. Letters from Colonell Read..
Varying form of title
Cvnning plot to divide and destroy, the Parliament and the city of London
Imprint
London, : printed, and are to be sold by Peter Cole at his shop in Corn-Hill, right over against Popes-Head Ally neare the Royall Exchange,, January 16. 1643. [i.e. 1644]
Physical description
[4], 12, 17-24, 23-38, 41-56 p. ; 19 cm (4to)
Note
The words "severall examinations ... Colonell Read." are bracketed together on title page.
Note
The publication year is given according to Lady Day dating.
Note
The first leaf bears an order to print.
Note
"By the King A proclamation for the assembling the Members of both Houses at Oxford, upon occasion of the invasion by the Scots" (caption title), p. 47-49.
Note
"By the King. A proclamation for the removing of the Courts of Kings-Bench and of the Exchequer, from Westminster to Oxford" (caption title), p. 51-54.
Note
The order to print text is in two states: (1) contains 4 paragraphs or (2) contains two paragraphs. Leaf C1 is in two states: C1r heading, line 2, has (1) "Vaine" and C1v line 6 begins "Upon this" and line 8 has "Colnoell"; or C1r heading, line 2, has (2) "Vane" and C1v line begins "VUpon this" and line 8 has "Colonell". Leaves E1 and 2 are in two settings: (1) E1r line 5 ends "house," and E2r line 22 ends "the 7 of" or (2) E1r line 5 ends "house" and E2r line 22 ends "the 7".
Note
Signatures: pi2 A2 B-G4.
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Title page has ornamental border.
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), C7586
Citation/references note
Thomason, E.29[3]
Citation/references note
ESTC, R11898
Reproduction note
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms, 35 mm. 1967. 1 microfilm reel (Early English books, 1641-1700; 233:E.29[3]).
Reproduction note
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms International, 35 mm. 1977. 1 microfilm reel (Thomason Tracts; 5:E.29[3]).
Provenance
Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (19th century) with 13th-century Dean and Chapter seal and inscription “Sarum Cathedral Library.”
Binding
Late 17th-century mottled dark brown calf over paper boards; sewn on five supports; blind fillets forming rectangular frame towards perimeter of boards, with inner frame formed of blind roll with blind stamps at outer corners, and vertical blind roll at spine edge; spine with five raised bands, blind fillets, rolls and stamps, and gilt fillets; gilt roll around board edges; text block edges sprinkled red; leather spine label with "Digby’s Speeches" tooled in gilt; "1641" in gilt at tail of spine; leaves of blank paper bound between items; evidence of earlier stab stitching on some items.
Copy-specific note
The order to print contains two paragraphs. C1r heading, line 2, has "Vane"; C1v line begins "VUpon this" and line 8 has "Colonell". E1r line 5 ends "house," and E2r line 22 ends "the 7 of".
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of 17th-century pamphlets. Manuscript list of contents of volume on upper endleaf.
Subject
England and Wales Parliament
Subject
London (England) (Place) History 17th century Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Northumberland, Algernon Percy, Earl of, 1602-1668
Added entry--name
Vane, Henry, Sir, 1613-1662
Added entry--name
Digby, George, Lord, 1612-1677
Added entry--name
Brook, Basil, Sir, 1576-1646?
Added entry--name
Riley, Theophilus
Added entry--name
Cole, Peter, -1665 printer.
Added entry--name
England and Wales Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I). Miscellaneous Documents. 1643-12-26.
Added entry--name
England and Wales Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I). Proclamations. 1643-12-22.
Added entry--name
England and Wales Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I). Proclamations. 1644-01-01.
Added entry--name
England and Wales Parliament. Proceedings. 1644-01-10.
Added entry--place
England London.
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