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[4], 225, [3], 6, [4] p., [1] plate (folded) |
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First two words of title in Greek characters. |
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Authorship of the Eikon basilike was originally attributed to Charles I, but according to Madan (pp. 125-33) it was written by John Gauden who probably included some authentic writings of the king. |
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Place of publication from Wing; printer's name from Madan who suggests that it was printed "probably for John Williams" (cf. Madan, p. 25); imprint date given according to Lady Day dating. |
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Signatures: A-K¹² (-K12), [3], [paragraph]⁶. |
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The "Prayers" have separate pagination and register, with "An epitaph" on verso of final leaf, repeated on verso of the "Eikôn" title page. |
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Described by Madan as the third state of the "16th edition". |
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Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library, Oxford. |
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