A brief discourse touching the office of Lord Chancellor of England. Written by the learned John Selden of the Inner Temple, Esq; and dedicated by him to Sir Francis Bacon knight, then Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England. Transcribed from a true copy thereof, found amongst the collections of that judicious antiquary Sr. Lo. Kniveton, late of Grayes Inn Esq; Together with A true catalogue of lord chancellors and keepers of the great seal of England, from the Norman conquest until this present year, 1677. By Sir William Dugdale, kt. now Garter principal King o Arms.

People / Organizations

• John Selden (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for Thomas Lee at the Turks Head in Fleetstreet, over against Fetter-lane end, 1677.

Publication year

1677-1677

ESTC No.

R30554

Grub Street ID

113393

Description

[8], 90, [6] p. : port. ; 8⁰

Note

With 3 final advertisement leaves.

Frontis. portrait ([A]1v) in 2 states: State 1) signed "I: Chantry: scul" and Selden faces left; State 2) signed "F. H. van Hove fec:" and Selden faces right.