A chronicle of the kings of England : From the time of the Romans government, unto the death of King James. Containing all passages of state and church, with all other observations proper for a chronicle ... Whereunto is added, the reign of King Charles the first, and the first thirteen years of his sacred majesty, King Charles the second ... All which additions are revised in this eighth impression, and freed from many errors and mistakes of the former editions.
| Author/creator | Baker, Richard |
| Other author | Phillips, Edward, 1630-1696? |
| Other author | Clarges, Thomas, Sir, -1695. |
| Other author | Sherwin, William, active 1670-1710, engraver. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Printed for H. Sawbridge ... B. Tooke ... and T. Sawbridge, 1684. |
| Description | 24 preliminary leaves, 1-750 pages, 21 leaves : frontispiece (portrait) ; 34 cm |
| Subjects |
| Spine title | Baker's chronicle |
| Local note | Joyner Rare Oversize copy includes three bookplates on page 2 of cover and a laid in letter fragment to C. Palmer, Esq., Ladbrooke. |
| General note | Eighth edition. Wing, B509. |
| General note | Added title page, engraved. |
| General note | "The epistle to the reader": signed, E. Phillips. |
| General note | The histories of Charles the first and Charles the second are by Edward Phillips; the account of the restoration is by Sir Thomas Clarges--Dict. of Nat. Biog. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare Oversize copy Gift of New Hanover County Public Library, 7/26/2025 |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Baker, Richard, Sir, 1568-1645. Chronicle of the kings of England. London, Printed for H. Sawbridge ... B. Tooke ... and T. Sawbridge, 1684 |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Armorial bindings (Binding) |
| Genre/form | Armorial bindings. |
| Genre/form | Bookplates (Provenance) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection - Oversize | DA30 .B166 1684 | ✔ Available | Request Material |