Proclamations, English, 5 dated 1612-1689

PROCLAMATIONS

A collection of five English proclamations, comprising:

i. By the King. A proclamation against the use of pocket-dags. London: Barker, 1612 [i.e. 1613], somewhat creased and soiled, 2 very small wormholes, [ESTC S122803 (5 copies)]

ii. By the King. A proclamation against the unnecessary waste of gunpowder. London: Norton & Bill, 1627 [i.e. 1628], [ESTC S122730 (9 copies)]

iii. By the King, a declaration. James R. Whereas we find it requisite for Our service, that the forces, which we are obliged to maintain for the preservation of the peace of this Our kingdom, be kept in good order and discipline... London: Bill, Hills & Newcomb, 1685, [ESTC R225293 (4 copies)]

iv. another copy, loose

v. By the King and Queen, a proclamation, requiring the discovery and bringing in of arms lately imbezled. London: Bill & Newcomb, 1689, [ESTC R233764 (1 copy) or R37261 (many copies)]

5 broadside proclamations, one loose, others neatly attached at corners to blank leaves, modern red half morocco