Author
Sandford, Francis, 1630-1694.
Title
The history of the coronation of the most high, most mighty, and most excellent monarch, James II. By the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c. and of his royal consort Queen Mary: solemnized in the collegiate church of St. Peter in the city of Westminster, on Thursday the 23 of April, being the festival of St. George, in the year of our Lord 1685. With an exact account of the several preparations in order thereunto, Their Majesties most splendid processions, and their royal and magnificent feast in Westminster-Hall. The vvhole work illustrated with sculptures. By His Majesties especial command. By Francis Sandford Esq; Lancaster herald of arms.
Imprint
[London] : In the Savoy: printed by Thomas Newcomb, one of His Majesties printers, 1687.
Physical description
[12], 135, [1] p., [29] leaves of plates (28 folded) : ill. (metal cuts) ; 2⁰.
Note
"[Gregory King] was consulted about the coronation ... and was the principal author of the ... volume containing descriptions and splendid engravings of that ceremony ... though he allowed Francis Sandford to affix his name to the title-page"--DNB.
Note
With a preliminary imprimatur leaf, signed: Norfolke & Marshall.
Note
Title page in black and red.
Note
In this edition printer's name (Thomas Newcomb) is printed in red.
Note
Identified as Wing S652A on UMI microfilm set "Early English books, 1641-1700" reel 2152:12.
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), S652
Reproduction note
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms International, 1968, 1992. 2 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 290:19, 2152:12.
Subject
James II, King of England,
Subject
Mary, of Modena, Queen, consort of James II, King of England,
Subject
1641-1700 local
Added entry--name
King, Gregory, 1648-1712.
Added entry--place
Great Britain England London.
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