An exact abridgement of the records in the Tower of London, . from the reign of King Edward the Second, unto King Richard the Third, of all the Parliaments holden in each King's reign, and the several acts in every Parliament: Together with the names and titles of all the dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, and barons, summoned to every of the said parliaments. Being of great use for all that are concerned in parliamentary affairs, and professors of the laws of this realm. Collected by Sir Robert Cotton, knight and baronet. Revised, rectified, in sundry mistakes, and supplied with a preface, marginal notes, several omissions, and exact tables, both of the special matters, great officers, speakers, nobles, and other persons therein contained. By William Prynne, Esq.; a bencher of Lincolns-Inn.
England and Wales Parliament
Category
Books
Date
1689
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3078953
Summary
Bibliographic description
[32],204,281-444,449-483,[1],533-716,[144]p. . fol.. Ms. inscription on front flyleaf: July 6th 1692 pr L 00 = S 11 = d 00. Red annotations throughout introduction; other occasional annotations.. Provenance: Bookplate: Erthig (anonymous armorial).. Binding: Calf; sewn onto five raised cords; spine label: 'Cottons records'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
England and Wales Parliament Robert Bowyer (d.1622) William Bowyer Sir Robert Bruce Cotton, 1st Baronet of Connington MP (1571-1631) William Prynne (1600-1669)