Author
Gauden, John, 1605-1662
Title
Eikōn basilikē. : The povrtraictvre of His Sacred Majestie in his solitudes and sufferings..
Varying form of title
Pourtraicture of His Sacred Majestie in his solitudes and sufferings
Varying form of title
Portion of title: Povrtraictvre of His Sacred Majestie in his solitudes and sufferings
Imprint
[London : s.n.], M.DC.XLVIII. [1648, i.e. 1649]
Physical description
[6], 208, 107-154, 255-302, [16] p., [1] leaf of plates ; 16 cm (8vo)
Note
First two words of title in Greek characters.
Note
Authorship of the Eik⁻on basilik⁻e was originally attributed to Charles I, but according to Madan (pp. 125-33) it was written by John Gauden who probably included some authentic writings of the king.
Note
Place of publication suggested by Wing.
Note
Text continuous despite pagination.
Note
Variant has leaf P1r (page 107 second sequence) unnumbered.
Note
Head-pieces, initials.
Note
Signatures: Signatures: A-V⁸ (a)⁴. D1 missigned E.
Citation/references note
Madan, F.F. New bibl. of the Eikon basilike, 21
Citation/references note
Almack, 15
Citation/references note
Wing (2nd ed., 1994), E283
Citation/references note
ESTC, R29848
Reproduction note
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms International, 1983. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 1440:30).
Provenance
Inscription on inside of upper board: "H. Davies Augst. 1852".
Provenance
Inscription on inside of upper board: "Given to Sarum Catheral Library 14.VIII.1945 by R. Quirk Librarian On this day 14.VIII.1945 the surrender of JAPAN took place.".
Provenance
Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.” on upper endleaf.
Binding
17th-century dark brown sheepskin over paper boards; sewn on three leather thongs; blind fillets forming rectangular frame towards perimeter of boards; smooth spine.
Copy-specific note
Leaf P1r (page 107, second sequence) is unnumbered.
Copy-specific note
There is a loose leaf with a verse entitled: "The mind of the Frontispice", following the frontispiece. It's not clear whether this was originally part of the frontispiece, or whether it has been added.
Copy-specific note
Gathering (a) [final sequence of 16 unnumbered pages] has been bound between A3 and A4.
Copy-specific note
Pen trials and words written in different hands on lower endleaf.
Subject
Great Britain (Place) History Civil War, 1642-1649.
Subject
Great Britain (Place) Politics and government 1642-1649.
Subject
Biographies. rbgenr
Added entry--name
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649 attributed name.
Added entry--name
Davies, H., active 1852 former owner.
Added entry--name
Quirk, Robert, -1949 donor.
Added entry--place
England London.
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