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[Begging letter, after 6 September 1666, from Jacob ben Rabbi Samuel Augusto to the Earl of Huntingdon, referring to "that unhappy fire in London hath undone me, for my pleace[!], for my hebrew bookis, and for my living" (original)].
[1666?]
English title derived from Roth, "Catalogue", in Alexander Marx: Jubilee Volume, vol. 1 (New York, 1950), no. 249. Summary: Only first leaf recto, and last leaf verso (address and traces of red wax...
A treatise concerning enthusiasme, as it is an effect of nature: but is mistaken by many for either divine inspiration, or diabolical possesion
Casaubon, Meric (1599-1671)
1655
Printer's device on t.p. Errata: p. [26] at beginning.
A declaration of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and his Councell of Warre, on behalfe of themselves and the whole Armie; shewing the grounds of their present advance towards the City of London
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax Baron (1612-1671); Great Britain. Army
1647
Dated July 30 by Thomason. Madan 1951 is Oxford ed. "An important declaration of the events leading up to the Army's entrance into London on Aug.6. Fairfax invites the members of Parliament who absent...
Natural and political observations mentioned in a following index, and made upon the bills of mortality : with reference to the government, religion, trade, growth, ayre, diseases, and the several changes of the said city
Graunt, John (1620-1674); Petty, Sir William (1623-1687)
1662
On title page, other title information follows author's name. By some authorities the authorship has been attributed to Sir William Petty. For a full account of the editions and the arguments for an...
A message sent from the Lords of His Majesties most honourable Privie Counsaile, now resident with His Majesty, directed to the citizens of London. Wherein is contained divers remarkable and considerable grounds and motives perswading to peace, which is the desire of all good men
Great Britain. Privy Council; Great Britain. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
1642
Madan considers this to be a London counterfeit of an unknown Oxford original. Published 13th December, 1642. Title within decorative border, headpiece, initial.
The replication to the City of London's plea to the quo warranto brought against their charter by Our Sovereign Lord the King in Michaelmas term, 1681
Sawyer, Sir Robert (1633-1692); Great Britain. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); London (England)
1682
In Latin and English. Reply brief, by Attorney-General Robert Sawyer, to the plea published in 1682 under title: The City of London's plea to the quo warranto (an information) brought against their ...
The testimony of the Lord concerning London : witnessed in truth and faithfulnesse to the consciences of all people in it, that they may returne to the Lord and repent... : with a warning to all sorts of people in it, what the Lord requires of them
Burrough, Edward (1633-1663)
1657
Indexed in: Wing B6033; Smith I, 354.
Propositions agreed upon at a Court of Common Councell, in Guild Hall London. Feb. 21. 1642
City of London. Corporation; Great Britain. Parliament
1642 [i.e.1643]
Indexed in: Wing P3776.
Lex ignea, or the school of righteousness : a sermon preach'd before the King, Octob. 10. 1666. At the solemn fast appointed for the late fire in London
Sancroft, William (1617-1693)
1666
"Printed by His Majesties special command."
The butchers blessing, or The bloody intentions of Romish Cavaliers against the City of London above other places, demonstrated by 5. arguments, to the Right Honourable the Lord Major, the Sheriffes, and other the religious and worthy inhabitants of the City. Delivered by way of prologue before a sermon the last publique fast-day
Goodwin, John (1594?-1665)
1642
Also published under the sub-title as addition to author's Anti-Cavalierisme, 1643. Dated November 4, 1642 by Thomason. J.G. = John Goodwin.
Fabyans cronycle. Newly prynted, wyth the cronycle, actes, and dedes done in the tyme of the reygne of the most excellent prynce Kyng Henry the VII
Fabyan, Robert (1513)
1533
Title within woodcut, architectural border. "The seconde volume of Fabyans croncyle" has a special t.p. and separate paging. First published in 1516 with title: The new chronicles of England and F...