Author
Howell, James, 1594?-1666.
Title
Proedría-basilikē': a discourse concerning the precedency of kings: wherin the reasons and arguments of the three greatest monarks of Christendom, who claim a several right therunto, are faithfully collected, and renderd. Wherby occasion is taken to make Great Britain better understood then some forren authors (either out of ignorance or interest) have represented her in order to this particular. Whereunto is also adjoynd a distinct Treatise of ambassadors, &c.
Varying form of title
Discourse concerning the precedency of kings
Imprint
London : printed by Ja. Cottrel, for Sam. Speed, at the Rainbow; and Chr. Eccleston, at the middle shop under St. Dunstans Church in Fleetstreet, 1664.
Physical description
[16], 219, [1] p., [3] leaves of plates : ports. ; 2⁰.
Note
Attributed by Wing to James Howell.
Note
Title page in red and black.
Note
With frontis. portrait ([A]1v) of Charles II signed: D: Loggan fecit. G: Tomlyn excud:.
Note
Portraits of Louis XIV and Philip IV signed by Peter Stent.
Note
With portrait (plate) of the author signed: C. Melan et Bosse sculp.
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), H3109
Citation/references note
Vann, W.H. Notes on the writings of James Howell, 50
Reproduction note
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms, 1976. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 636:8).
Subject
1641-1700 local
Subject
Precedence Early works to 1800.
Subject
Diplomacy Early works to 1800.
Subject
Ambassadors Early works to 1800.
Subject
Monarchy Early works to 1800.
Subject
State, The Early works to 1800.
Subject
Great Britain (Place) Kings and rulers Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Logan, David, 1635-1700?, engraver.
Added entry--name
Bosse, Abraham, 1602-1676, engraver.
Added entry--name
Mallan, Claude, 1598-1688, engraver.
Added entry--name
Stent, Peter, fl. 1640-1667, engraver.
Added entry--place
Great Britain England London.
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