New Acquisitions

UNJUST JUDGES

1. PHILO-DICAIOS, – pseudo . (All by this author)

  The Triumphs of Justice over Unjust Judges: Exhibiting, I. The Names and Crimes of Four and Forty Judges Hang'd in one year in England, as Murderers for their corrupt Judgements. II. The Case of the Lord Chief Justice Tresilian, Hang'd at Tyburn, and all the rest of the Judges of England (save one) banisht in K. Rich. the 2ds Time. III. The Crimes of Empson and Dudley, Executed in K. Henry the 8th's Days. IV. The Proceedings of the Ship-Money-Judges in the Reign of K. Charles the First. V. Diverse other Presidents both Ancient and Modern. To which is added VI. The Judges Oath, and some Observations thereupon. Humbly Dedicated to the Lord Chief Justice Scroggs.

London for Benjamin Harris, 1681.

Sole edition, folio, early waterstain, (4), 36pp., disbound.

Wing T2297

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AN IMPORTANT ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHOICE OF ELDERS

2. PARLIAMENT

  An Ordinance of the Lords and Commons Assembled in Parliament For Keeping of Scandalous persons from the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, the enabling of Congregations for the choice of Elders, And Supplying of Defects in former Ordinances and Directions of Parliament Concerning Church-Government,

London for Edw. Husband, March 16 1645 (ie 1646)..

First edition, first issue, 4to., partly printed in black letter, 16pp., disbound.

An important ordinance that there be a choice made of Elders to ensure that every Congregation shall be laid on the foundation of a Presbyterian Government. The first issue of 14 March 1645(6). Wing E1895

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POPISH PLOT

3. PARLIAMENT

  The Address Humbly presented to His Majesty from Both Houses of Parliament For a Day of Humiliation. With His Majesties Gracious Answer

(colop) London for John Wright and Richard Chiswell, 1680.

Broadside, folio, light waterstain, printed both sides, stabbed where has been bound with others.

Issued on the 26th November 1680 for a day of fasting by loyal Protestant Subjects and an end to the Popish Conspiracies. Issued as a Supplement to the "Votes of the House of Commons". Number 22. Page numberedf 59-60. Nelson & Seccombe 647.22

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FRAUD AT THE NAVY OFFICE

4. PARLIAMENT

  Articles of Impeachment against Edward Seymour Esq; With the Vote of the Commons in Parliament Upon the said Articles

(colop) London for John Wright and Richard Chiswell, 1680.

Broadside, folio, light waterstain, printed both sides, has been stabbed where bound with others.

Edward Seymour (1633-1708), Treasurer of His Majesties Navy, was impeached for malversation (corrupt behaviours in a position of trust). However the Impeachment was never enacted because of the Dissolution of Parliament. Issued as a Supplement to the "Votes of the House of Commons". Numbered 25. And page numbered 65-66. Nelson & Seccombe. 647.25

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