Index Expurgatorius Anglicanus: Or, a descriptive catalogue of the principal books printed or published in England, which have been suppressed, or burnt by the common hangman, or censured, or for which the authors, printers, or publishers have been prosecutedHart, W. H. (William Henry)
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Index Expurgatorius Anglicanus: Or, a descriptive catalogue of the principal books printed or published in England, which have been suppressed, or burnt by the common hangman, or censured, or for which the authors, printers, or publishers have been prosecuted
Hart, W. H. (William Henry)
Prohibited books -- England -- Bibliography
Whether this is an independent picture unaccompanied by
letter-press, or whether it is the illustration on the title page
of a pamphlet I have not been able to discover. On June 10th, 1642,
the House of Commons ordered that "this scandalous picture" should
be burnt by the Common Hangman in the Palace Yard, and that all
further sale or publication of them be strictly forbidden, and
enquiry was to be made for the printer and publisher. On June 13th,
the printer and designer of the picture was brought to the door of
the House in custody: but no further proceedings against him appear
among the Records of the House.[78]
106.
A Collection of Sundry Petitions presented to the King's most
excellent Majestie. As also to the two most Honourable Houses, now
assembled in Parliament. And others, already signed, by most of
the _Gentry_, _Ministers_, and Freeholders of severall Counties,
in behalfe of _Episcopacie_, Liturgie, and supportation of
_Church-Revenues_, and suppression of _Schismaticks_. Collected by
a faithfull Lover of the _Church_, for the comfort of the dejected
_Clergy_, and all moderatly affected _Protestants_. Published by his
Majesties speciall Command. Printed for William Sheares, 1642.
A pamphlet of 67 pages, of which there is a copy in the British
Museum Library.
On June 14th, 1642, the House of Commons ordered that this book,
which was printed for William Sheares, should be referred to the
Committee for printing; and that Sheares the printer should be
summoned to attend the Committee.[79]
107.
New Orders new agreed upon by a Parliament of Roundheads. Confirmed
by the Brethren of the New Separation. Assembled at Roundheads' Hall,
without Cripplegate. With the great discretion of Master Longbreath,
an upright new inspired Cobler, Speaker of the House. Avowed by
Ananias Dulman, alias Prick-eares. Cler. Parl. Round. London, printed
for T. U. 1642.
A pamphlet of which there is a copy in the British Museum Library.
It commences thus:--
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
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