Eikōn basilikē. The pourtracture of His sacred Majestie in his solitudes and sufferings. With a perfect copy of prayers used by His Majesty in the time of his sufferings. Delivered to Dr. Juxon Bishop of London, immediately before his death.

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  • Eikōn basilikē. The pourtracture of His sacred Majestie in his solitudes and sufferings. With a perfect copy of prayers used by His Majesty in the time of his sufferings. Delivered to Dr. Juxon Bishop of London, immediately before his death.
  • Eikōn basilikē Pourtraiture of His sacred Majestie in his solitudes and sufferings Explanation of the embleme Perfect copy of prayers, used by His Majestie in the time of his sufferings
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Imprint
Printed at London: [by Thomas Newcomb], 1649.
Publication year
1649-1649
ESTC No.
R40394
Grub Street ID
122190
Description
[8], 288 p., [2] leaves of plates (1 folded) : port. ; 12⁰
Note
First two words of title in Greek characters.

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.

Printer's name from Madan.

"The explanation of the embleme" is in letterpress on [A]1v; Madan explanation no. 1, with "fuctus" instead of "fluctus" in l. 3.
Uncontrolled note
Verify prelims; Madan describes this edition as having another printing of the "Epitaph" following the contents leaf, but lacking in the copy cataloged