THE SUBSTANCE OF A SPEECH. Made in the House of Commons on Munday the Fourth of December, 1648. Touching the King's Answer to the Propositions of Both Houses Upon the Whole Treaty, Whether they were Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory?
London: Printed for Michael Spark at the blew-Bible in the Green-Arbor, 1649. First Edition. Paperback. Octavo (8vo). Very good+ condition. Item #005263
Numerous errors in pagination, but text is complete and consecutive. [xxiv], followed by pages numbered 3-17, 14-15, 20-21, 11, 10, 24-40, 45-52, 49-72, 41-48, 81-119 and [i] page errata; total 142 pages. Small quarto (4to) measuring 7-3/8" tall. This copy compares with a 3rd edition at Yale, but the edition is not stated; most likely lacks a frontisportrait. Disbound: removed from bound volume, with stitching attached and functional. A few small letters in ink in margin of title page, but this is a clean text, with minor staining to final leaf (errata). Title continues "...Wherein the Satisfactorinesse of the Kings Answers to the Propositions for settlement of a firm lasting Peace, and future security of the Subjects against all feared Regal Invasions and encroachments whatsoever is clearly demonstrated. As likewise, That there is not other probable or possible way to settle a speedy firm and lasting Peace, but by the Houses embracing and proceeding upon the large extraordinary Concessions of the King in this Treaty, for the Kingdom present weal and future security. And that the Armies Remonstrance, Nov. 20 is a way to speedy and certain ruine; and a meer Plot of the Jesuites to defame and destroy us. Put into Writing, and published by him at the importunate request of divers Members, for the satisfaction of the whole Kingdom, touching the Houses Vote upon his Debate." Matthew 5v9 and Psalm 68v30 are then quoted. Topics: Early English books, Charles I King of England 1600-1649, Great Britain, History, Civil War, Jesuits, Politics and Government 1642-1649, Political Science, William Prynn.
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