Cottoni posthuma: divers choice pieces wherein are discussed several important questions concerning the right & power of the Lords and Commons in Parliament. By that renowned antiquary Sir Robert Cotton, Baronet.

People / Organizations

• Robert Cotton (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by M.C. for C. Harper. and are to be sold by W. Hensman and T. Fox, at the Kings Head, and at the Angel in Westminster-Hall, 1679.

Publication year

1679-1679

ESTC No.

R223947

Grub Street ID

97695

Description

[8], 157, [3], 163-353, [1] p., [1] leaf of plates : port. ; 8⁰

Note

Editor's dedication signed: James Howel.

Consists of 16 pieces; each, except the first, has separate dated title page; pagination and register are continuous.

Includes "The danger wherein this kingdome now standeth", not mentioned in list of contents at end of "To the reader".

A reissue, with cancel title page, of the 1679 edition with title "Cottoni posthuma: divers choice pieces of that renowned antiquary, Sir Robert Cotton" and with "Kings Arms" in imprint in place of "Kings Head" (Wing C6487).