By the King, a declaration. : James R. Whereas we find it requisite for our service, that the forces, which we are obliged to maintain for the preservation of the peace of this our kingdom, ...
1685
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Details
Title
By the King, a declaration. : James R. Whereas we find it requisite for our service, that the forces, which we are obliged to maintain for the preservation of the peace of this our kingdom, ...
Uniform title
Proclamations. 1685-08-25
Created/published
London : Printed by the assigns of John Bill deceas'd: and by Henry Hills, and Thomas Newcomb, printers to the Kings most excellent Majesty, 1685.
Description
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; (full-sheet).
Corporate author
England and Wales. Sovereign (1685-1688 : James II)
Associated name
James II, King of England, 1633-1701.
Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery, former owner.
Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery, former owner.
Note
"All forces in passing through a place are to paytheirquarters [sic] and not to use any threats or violence. Those injured to complain to superior officers, and if redress is denied, to the King. Offenders will be cashiered or punished. No quartering in private houses save by consent. Game is not to be disturbed. No money is to be exacted for quartering." -- Steele.
Title from caption title and first lines of text.
At end of text: Given at our court at Windsor the twenty fifth day of August 1685. In the first year of our reign.
Steele notation: to Our High; Arms 106.
Title from caption title and first lines of text.
At end of text: Given at our court at Windsor the twenty fifth day of August 1685. In the first year of our reign.
Steele notation: to Our High; Arms 106.
ESTC staff note
Steele errs in assigning L (C.21.f.2[15e]) to 3815.
Cited/described in
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (CD-ROM, 1996), J156
Crawford, J.L.L. Bibliography of royal proclamations of the Tudor and Stuart sovereigns and of others published under authority, 1485-1714, I, 3816
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R26820
Crawford, J.L.L. Bibliography of royal proclamations of the Tudor and Stuart sovereigns and of others published under authority, 1485-1714, I, 3816
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R26820
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
137- 154b
Folger-specific note
Provenance: Huntington Library duplicate copy
Call number
FAST ACC 271759 (folio)
Folger-specific note
One of two copies acquired as part of the same lot. From dealer's description: "A collection of five English proclamations, comprising: Condition Report Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate. We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE. The Cottesloe Military Library ONLINE BIDDING CLOSED i. By the King. A proclamation against the use of pocket-dags. London: Barker, 1612 [i.e. 1613], somewhat creased and soiled, 2 very small wormholes, [ESTC S122803 (5 copies)] ii. By the King. A proclamation against the unnecessary waste of gunpowder. London: Norton & Bill, 1627 [i.e. 1628], [ESTC S122730 (9 copies)] iii. By the King, a declaration. James R. Whereas we find it requisite for Our service, that the forces, which we are obliged to maintain for the preservation of the peace of this Our kingdom, be kept in good order and discipline... London: Bill, Hills & Newcomb, 1685, [ESTC R225293 (4 copies)] iv. another copy, loose v. By the King and Queen, a proclamation, requiring the discovery and bringing in of arms lately imbezled. London: Bill & Newcomb, 1689, [ESTC R233764 (1 copy) or R37261 (many copies)] 5 broadside proclamations, one loose, others neatly attached at corners to blank leaves, modern red half morocco" Ordered from:Christopher Edwards, D9269, 2019-11-19 at Sotheby's Auction "The Cottesloe Military Library", November 19, 2019, Lot 375.
Folger accession
271759
Call number
FAST ACC 271759 (folio)
Folger-specific note
Other of two copies acquired as part of the same lot. From dealer's description: "A collection of five English proclamations, comprising: Condition Report Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate. We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE. The Cottesloe Military Library ONLINE BIDDING CLOSED i. By the King. A proclamation against the use of pocket-dags. London: Barker, 1612 [i.e. 1613], somewhat creased and soiled, 2 very small wormholes, [ESTC S122803 (5 copies)] ii. By the King. A proclamation against the unnecessary waste of gunpowder. London: Norton & Bill, 1627 [i.e. 1628], [ESTC S122730 (9 copies)] iii. By the King, a declaration. James R. Whereas we find it requisite for Our service, that the forces, which we are obliged to maintain for the preservation of the peace of this Our kingdom, be kept in good order and discipline... London: Bill, Hills & Newcomb, 1685, [ESTC R225293 (4 copies)] iv. another copy, loose v. By the King and Queen, a proclamation, requiring the discovery and bringing in of arms lately imbezled. London: Bill & Newcomb, 1689, [ESTC R233764 (1 copy) or R37261 (many copies)] 5 broadside proclamations, one loose, others neatly attached at corners to blank leaves, modern red half morocco" Ordered from:Christopher Edwards, D9269, 2019-11-19 at Sotheby's Auction "The Cottesloe Military Library", November 19, 2019, Lot 375.
Folger accession
271759