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English Civil War.
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- A collection of Civil War and later broadsheets and related material, comprising:
- PAPER
Comprising
A declaration of the House of Commons, touching the late breach of their privileges. 17 January 1641, [Wing E2568A], cropped with loss of imprint
Charles R. To our trustie and wellbeloved, the Lord Major, Aldermen and Sherrifs of our city of London. Robert Barker and John Bill, 1642, [Wing C2832]
Die Martis, 19 Julii, 1642. An order of both Houses of Parliament, for encouragement of volunteers. L.N. and J.F. for E. Husbands and J. Franck, 28 July 1642, [Wing E1689]
M. Deputy Recorders speech at the Chequer Barr to Baron Trever and the Lord Major's taking his oath on Thursday the 18. day of August 1642. Daniel Bradley, 20 August 1642, [Wing M110]
An Act of the Commons of England assembled in Parliament, for the keeping a day of humiliation upon Thursday the 19 day of April, 1649. Edward Husband, 20 March 1648, [Wing E2505]
An act appointing Thursday the last day of February, 1649. for a solemn day of humiliation, fasting and prayer. 4 February 1649, [Wing E981], arms cropped
Resolves of Parliament, touching the Lord Generals taking and subscribing the engagement. Edward Husband and John Field, 1649/50, [Wing E2278], arms cropped
An act for setting apart a day of solemn fasting and humiliation. Edward Husband, 23 April 1649, [Wing E1075]
Resolves of the Commons assembled in Parliament concerning such ministers as shall preach or pray against the present government established by Parliament. Edward Husband, 10 July 1649, [Wing E2723], chipped lower left
An act for a day of publique thanksgiving. 11 October 1649, [Wing E993], cropped with loss of imprint and partial loss of arms
Die Jovis, 8 Novembr. 1649. Two orders of Parliament. [1649], [Wing E2396], cropped with loss of imprint and partial loss of arms
An act constituting Major-General Philip Skippon to be Major-General and Commander in Chief of all the forces within the city of London. Edward Husband and John Field, 1650, [Wing E985], arms cropped
An act enabling the militia of the city of London to raise horse within the said city... Die Martis, 4 Iunii, 1650. [1650], [Wing E991], cropped with loss of imprint and partial loss of arms
Die Veneris, 27 Septembr. 1650. Upon report from the committee for suppressing licentious an impious practices... The confession of Laurence Clarkson. [1650], [Wing E2432], cropped with loss of imprint and partial loss of arms
By the King. A proclamation commanding all Jesuites and Popish priests to depart this kingdom. John Bill and Christopher Barker, 1663, [Wing C3235]
By the King. A proclamation for banning all Popish priests and Jesuites. Assigns of John Bill and Christopher Barker, 1666, [Wing C3317], worn with loss
By the King. A proclamation for the apprehending certain offenders therein named. John Bill, Christopher Barker, Thomas Newcomb, and Henry Hills, 1678, [Wing C3435]
By the King. A proclamation for the confinement of Popish recusants within five miles of their respective dwellings. John Bill, Christopher Barker, Thomas Newcomb, and Henry Hills, 1678, [Wing C3461]
By the King. A proclamation for the effectual and speedy discovery of the Popish plot. John Bill, Thomas Newcomb, and Henry Hills, 1679, [Wing C3492]
By the King. A proclamation for the apprehending of robbers or high-way-men, and for a reward to the apprehenders. Assigns of John Bill, Thomas Newcomb, and Henry Hills, 1681, [Wing C3444], shaved at foot
By the King. A proclamation declaring the Parliament shall be prorogued until the five and twentieth day of October next. Charles Bill, and the executrix of Thomas Newcomb, 1694, [Wing W2563]
Together with related material: engraved portraits of Oliver Cromwell and Charles I by R. Sheppard after S. Coopers and A. Van Dyck respectively; a hand-coloured lithographed plate of saddles, stirrups, swords and a pistol left by Charles I at Wistow Hall, Leicestershire; a facsimile of Charles I's execution warrant
A declaration of the House of Commons, touching the late breach of their privileges. 17 January 1641, [Wing E2568A], cropped with loss of imprint
Charles R. To our trustie and wellbeloved, the Lord Major, Aldermen and Sherrifs of our city of London. Robert Barker and John Bill, 1642, [Wing C2832]
Die Martis, 19 Julii, 1642. An order of both Houses of Parliament, for encouragement of volunteers. L.N. and J.F. for E. Husbands and J. Franck, 28 July 1642, [Wing E1689]
M. Deputy Recorders speech at the Chequer Barr to Baron Trever and the Lord Major's taking his oath on Thursday the 18. day of August 1642. Daniel Bradley, 20 August 1642, [Wing M110]
An Act of the Commons of England assembled in Parliament, for the keeping a day of humiliation upon Thursday the 19 day of April, 1649. Edward Husband, 20 March 1648, [Wing E2505]
An act appointing Thursday the last day of February, 1649. for a solemn day of humiliation, fasting and prayer. 4 February 1649, [Wing E981], arms cropped
Resolves of Parliament, touching the Lord Generals taking and subscribing the engagement. Edward Husband and John Field, 1649/50, [Wing E2278], arms cropped
An act for setting apart a day of solemn fasting and humiliation. Edward Husband, 23 April 1649, [Wing E1075]
Resolves of the Commons assembled in Parliament concerning such ministers as shall preach or pray against the present government established by Parliament. Edward Husband, 10 July 1649, [Wing E2723], chipped lower left
An act for a day of publique thanksgiving. 11 October 1649, [Wing E993], cropped with loss of imprint and partial loss of arms
Die Jovis, 8 Novembr. 1649. Two orders of Parliament. [1649], [Wing E2396], cropped with loss of imprint and partial loss of arms
An act constituting Major-General Philip Skippon to be Major-General and Commander in Chief of all the forces within the city of London. Edward Husband and John Field, 1650, [Wing E985], arms cropped
An act enabling the militia of the city of London to raise horse within the said city... Die Martis, 4 Iunii, 1650. [1650], [Wing E991], cropped with loss of imprint and partial loss of arms
Die Veneris, 27 Septembr. 1650. Upon report from the committee for suppressing licentious an impious practices... The confession of Laurence Clarkson. [1650], [Wing E2432], cropped with loss of imprint and partial loss of arms
By the King. A proclamation commanding all Jesuites and Popish priests to depart this kingdom. John Bill and Christopher Barker, 1663, [Wing C3235]
By the King. A proclamation for banning all Popish priests and Jesuites. Assigns of John Bill and Christopher Barker, 1666, [Wing C3317], worn with loss
By the King. A proclamation for the apprehending certain offenders therein named. John Bill, Christopher Barker, Thomas Newcomb, and Henry Hills, 1678, [Wing C3435]
By the King. A proclamation for the confinement of Popish recusants within five miles of their respective dwellings. John Bill, Christopher Barker, Thomas Newcomb, and Henry Hills, 1678, [Wing C3461]
By the King. A proclamation for the effectual and speedy discovery of the Popish plot. John Bill, Thomas Newcomb, and Henry Hills, 1679, [Wing C3492]
By the King. A proclamation for the apprehending of robbers or high-way-men, and for a reward to the apprehenders. Assigns of John Bill, Thomas Newcomb, and Henry Hills, 1681, [Wing C3444], shaved at foot
By the King. A proclamation declaring the Parliament shall be prorogued until the five and twentieth day of October next. Charles Bill, and the executrix of Thomas Newcomb, 1694, [Wing W2563]
Together with related material: engraved portraits of Oliver Cromwell and Charles I by R. Sheppard after S. Coopers and A. Van Dyck respectively; a hand-coloured lithographed plate of saddles, stirrups, swords and a pistol left by Charles I at Wistow Hall, Leicestershire; a facsimile of Charles I's execution warrant
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Includes an order of Parliament giving £10 reward "to every one who shall bring in a High-way-man" and granting "reprieves to persons guilty of Robberies, if they shall Discover any of their Accomplices" (Wing E2396), and a proclamation "for the Apprehending of Robbers or High-way-men, and for a Reward to the Apprehenders" (Wing C3444).
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