The difference between an absolute and limited monarchy; as it more particularly regards the English constitution.
Sir John Fortescue (1394-1476)
Category
Books
Date
1714
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3207154
Summary
Bibliographic description
[16],lxxxii,[4],148,[4]p. : ill. ; 8vo. Provenance: Nineteenth-century armorial bookplate, lettered "Erthig"; "Michell Bond St", with mark of cadency [associated with Simon Yorke III (1811-94) of Erddig, son of Simon Yorke II and Margaret Holland]. Binding: Eighteenth-century panelled calf, sewn on three cords, two additional false raised bands. Gilt rule on spine and board edges. Green leather spine label, lettered transversely in gilt: "Fortescu". Edges sprinkled red.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Sir John Fortescue (1394-1476), author John Fortescue-Aland, Baron Fortescue of Credan (1670-1746)