03989nam 2200505 n 450 99638795310331620221107230430.0(CKB)1000000000630104(EEBO)2240938680(UnM)99869257(EXLCZ)99100000000063010419940720d1651 uy |engurbn||||a|bb|Cottoni posthuma[electronic resource] divers choice pieces of that renovvned antiquary Sir Robert Cotton, knight and baronet, preserved from the injury of time, and expos'd to public light, for the benefit of posterity, /by J.H. Esq;London Printed by Francis Leach, for Henry Seile over against St. Dunstans Church in Fleetestreet1651[8], 351, [5], 27, [1] pJ.H. = James Howell, who signs the editor's dedication.Signatures: A⁴ B-Z [par.]-² A.Consists of 17 pieces; each, except the first, has a separate title page dated 1651.Includes "The danger wherein this kingdome now standeth, and the remedy", not mentioned in list of contents at end of "To the reader".Leaf [par.]1 is blank except for a leaf on recto."A short view of the long life and reign of Henry the Third" has separate Wing and Thomason numbers, and separate pagination and register, with imprint "printed by William Bentley, for William Shears". However, this edition was apparently never issued separately.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aprill 30".Reproduction of original in the Henry E. Huntington Library.A relation of proceedings against ambassadors who have miscarried themselves, and exceeded their commission -- That the kings of England have been pleased usually to consult with their peers in the great council, and commons in Parliament, of marriage, peace, and war -- That the soveraigns person is required in the great councells, or assemblies of the state, as well at the consultations as at the couclusions [sic] -- A discourse of the lawfullnes of combats to be performed in the presence of the king, or the constable and marshall of England -- A breif [sic] abstract of the question of precedencie between England and Spaine -- A remonstrance of the treaties of amity and marriage ... of the house of Austria and Spain, with the Kings of England, to advance themselves to the monarchy of Europe.Twenty four arguments, whether it be more expedient to suppress popish practises against the due allegeance of his majesty. By the strict executions touching Jesuits and seminary priests? or to restrain them to close prisons, during life, if no reformation follow? -- The manner and meanes how the kings of England have from time to time supported and repaired their estates -- An answer to certain arguments ..., to prove that ecclesiastical lawes, ought to be enacted by temporal men -- The argument made by the command of the House of Commons ... concerning the libertie of every freeman -- A speech delivered in the lower house of Parliament assembled at Oxford: in the first year of the reign of King Charles I -- A speech made by Sir Rob. Cotton ... touching the alteration of coyne -- The danger wherein this kingdome now standeth, and the remedy.eebo-0018AmbassadorsEarly works to 1800Prerogative, RoyalEnglandEarly works to 1800Wager of battleEarly works to 1800Great BritainPolitics and government1603-1714Early works to 1800AmbassadorsPrerogative, RoyalWager of battleCotton RobertSir,1571-1631.1001387Howell James1594?-1666,Cu-RivESCu-RivESCStRLINWaOLNBOOK996387953103316Cottoni posthuma2305611UNISA