Cottoni posthuma: divers choice pieces of that renowned antiquary, Sir Robert Cotton, Knight and Baronet. Preserved from the injury of time, and exposed to publick light, for the benefit of posterity, by J.H. Esq;

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 Arms, and at the Angel in Westminster-Hall, 1679.

Publication year

1679-1679

ESTC No.

R4774

Grub Street ID

125241

Description

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

Note

J.H. = James Howell, who signs the editor's dedication.

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

Another issue, with cancel title page, has title "Cottoni posthuma: divers choice pieces wherein are discussed several important questions" and has "Kings Head" in imprint in place of "Kings Arms" (Wing C6487aA).Citation/references Wing (2nd ed., 1994), C6487

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Cottoni posthuma: divers choice pieces of that renowned antiquary, Sir Robert Cotton, Knight and Baronet. Preserved from the injury of time, and exposed to publick light, for the benefit of posterity, by J.H. Esq;