Description: 16.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE James I, King of England, HIS MAJESTIES SPEACH IN THE STARRE-CHAMBER. London: Robert Barker, 1616. 1st ed., full leather hardcover, 12mo (7.5x5.5”), Very Good+/n.a., 61pp A-H-5, complete with original stamped “A” leaf (A 1&2) bound in before title page. Probably (but nicely) rebound at some point, calf is moderately worn at high points, but holding strongly, hinges are strong also, leather treatment has discolored the edges of the paste-downs and fly-leaves only, original printing paper fault at head of page F 2, else fine, ESTC: S2149. James I’s first speech in the Starre Chamber, (A hall at Westminster) reflecting the whole attitude of the King towards the questions of the day. The King asserts his Divine Right, and states that he is a God in the seat of Gods. He also upholds all the courts of justice, and in particular the Courts of Civil Commission, and, of course, the Star-Chamber. Among other subjects he addresses is the building of new buildings in London and threatens dire punishment to unauthorized builders. Quite the marvelous Capture of Tyme have we here, a very rare and distinctive book indeed!
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: London
Publisher: Robert Barker
Modified Item: No
Subject: Politics
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1616
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Region: Europe
Author: King James I
Topic: Historical
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
