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A catalogue and succession of the kings, princes, dukes, marquesses, earles, and viscounts of this realme of England, since the Norman Conquest, to this present yeare, 1619. Together, vvith their armes, vviues, and children: the times of their deaths and burials, with many their memorable actions. Collected by Raphe Brooke Esquire, Yorke Herauld: discouering, and reforming many errors committed, by men of other profession, and lately published in print; to the great wronging of the nobility, and preiudice of his Maiesties officers of armes, who are onely appointed and sworne to deale faithfully in these causes.

  • Accession number

    83043136

  • Class

    SR - OS - 92.1/

  • Language

    English

  • Physical description

    [60], 7, [3], 9-20, [2], 21-52, [4], 53-276, [4] p. : ill. ; 2°.

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General note: The "errors" referred to occur in "The history, and lives, of twentie kings of England" by William Martyn and "The catalogue of honor" by Thomas Milles. The first leaf is blank. The second page following p. 7 is numbered 8. The four final pages are: [1] contents, [2] "Faults escaped ..", [3] "Errata ..", [4] blank. Variant (earlier): with one errata leaf only. Four final pages are [1] contents, [2] blank, [3] "Errata ..", [4] blank. Several leaves or quires are known in cancelled and uncancelled states; for details see STC. The pagination above corresponds to the cancelled state of quire B; if uncancelled the pagination is continuous to p. 20. The shields of the coats of arms are all blank. Lacks first blank A1; signatures: A8 [para.]-3[para.]6 4[para.]4 B-C7 D-E8 F-H6 I8 K-Y6 Z8 [chi]2; tp. laid; dampstained throughout, slightly affecting text UK-SuSCL Cited in: STC (2nd ed.), 3832 Format of surrogate: Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International, 1955. 1 microfilm reel; 35mm. (Early English books, 1475-1640; 631:01). Ownership and custodial history: Bookplate of Jaggard Collection, no. 6, presented to S.M.L.; MS. ink signature inside front board: "Henry Shirley, The Grove, Brishington, 1813"; transferred 16 February 1948 from Shakespeare Memorial Library UK-SuSCL Binding Information: C18th half-leather with marbled boards UK-SuSCL