The peerage of England: or, An historical and genealogical account of the present nobility. Containing the descent, original creations, and most remarkable actions of them and their respective ancestors. Also, the chief titles of honour and preferment they now enjoy; with their marriages and issue; continu'd down to this present year, 1710; and the paternal coat of arms of each family, engrav'd and blazon'd. Collected as well as from our best historians, publick records, and other sufficient authorities; as from the personal informations of most of the nobility. To which is prefix'd, an introduction of the present royal family of Great-Britain, trac'd thro' its several branches down to this time; and terminating with the Protestant succession, as settled by act of Parliament

People / Organizations

• Arthur Collins (Author)

Imprint

London : Printed by G.J. for Abel Roper and Arthur Collins, at the Black-Boy in Fleetstreet, 1710. The second edition, with large additions and corrections.; ..

Publication year

1710

ESTC No.

T214383

Grub Street ID

240795

Description

[12],58[i.e.158],[2],408p.,plate : ill. ; 8°.

Note

Compiled by Arthur Collins

P. 158 misnumbered 58

With an advertisement leaf after p. 58.

Uncontrolled note

Frontis. = plate. Verify presence of index. P. 154 misnumbered 104. "Of the Royal Family of Great Britain" (the 408p. section) may here be misbound and the pagination possibly [12],408,58[i.e.158],[2]p.?