B34688

Shelfmark

Ib2.5.53

Author

James, Thomas

Title

An account of King’s College-Chapel, in Cambridge; including a short history of the foundation of the two colleges, King’s and Eton: And containing, though briefly, the following Articles: I. An Extract of the Founder’s Will, relating to the finishing of the Chapel; (with a Digression concerning the intended College) II. A particular Relation of the Progress of that Edifice, under the Reigns of those Kings who contributed to complete it. III. The original Use of the Vestries on each Side of the Building. Some very ancient Inscriptions on the Tombstones within them. A remarkable Epitaph. IV. An accurate Description of whatever is worthy of Notice within the Chapel. - Wonderful Structure of the Stone-Roof: which occasions a Mention of the original Secret of Free-Masons, and some few Particulars concerning that Society. With V. A full Explanation of all the curious Paintings on the Windows: in the Course of which is shewn the Correspondence between the historical Paintings drawn from the Old Testament and those taken from the New. To which is added, a list of all the provosts, bishops , Statesmen, learned Writers, Martyrs and Confessors, who were formerly Members of King’s College. With Copies of several ancient Indentures, giving an Account of the Sums of Money expended on finishing and glazing the Chapel. By Henry Malden, Chapel-Clerk.

Edition

The third edition.

Publication, distribution, etc.

Cambridge :, Printed by J. Archdeacon, printer to the University,, M.DCC.LXXIX. [1779]

Physical description

88 p., plate :, ill. ;, 20 cm.

Note

In fact by Thomas James.

Citation/references note

ESTC,, T84884

Provenance

Armorial bookplate of F. Manley Sims.

Provenance

Ink stamp on title page: "Manley Sims Eton Collection".

Binding

19th century teal calf half-binding; boards covered in marbled paper; marbled endpapers; gilt top edge.

Copy-specific note

Bookseller's stamp on free front endpaper verso: "Hatchards 187 Piccadilly".

Added entry--name

Malden, Henry, Chapel clerk, King's College.

Added entry--name

Archdeacon, John, printer.

Added entry--name

Manley Sims, F, former owner.

Added entry--place

England, Cambridge.

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1001#$aJames, Thomas

24513$aAn account of King’s College-Chapel, in Cambridge; including a short history of the foundation of the two colleges, King’s and Eton: And containing, though briefly, the following Articles: I. An Extract of the Founder’s Will, relating to the finishing of the Chapel; (with a Digression concerning the intended College) II. A particular Relation of the Progress of that Edifice, under the Reigns of those Kings who contributed to complete it. III. The original Use of the Vestries on each Side of the Building. Some very ancient Inscriptions on the Tombstones within them. A remarkable Epitaph. IV. An accurate Description of whatever is worthy of Notice within the Chapel. - Wonderful Structure of the Stone-Roof: which occasions a Mention of the original Secret of Free-Masons, and some few Particulars concerning that Society. With V. A full Explanation of all the curious Paintings on the Windows: in the Course of which is shewn the Correspondence between the historical Paintings drawn from the Old Testament and those taken from the New. To which is added, a list of all the provosts, bishops , Statesmen, learned Writers, Martyrs and Confessors, who were formerly Members of King’s College. With Copies of several ancient Indentures, giving an Account of the Sums of Money expended on finishing and glazing the Chapel. By Henry Malden, Chapel-Clerk.

250##$aThe third edition.

260##$aCambridge :$bPrinted by J. Archdeacon, printer to the University,$cM.DCC.LXXIX. [1779]

300##$a88 p., plate :$bill. ;$c20 cm.

500##$aIn fact by Thomas James.

5104#$aESTC,$cT84884

561##$aArmorial bookplate of F. Manley Sims.

561##$aInk stamp on title page: "Manley Sims Eton Collection".

563##$a19th century teal calf half-binding; boards covered in marbled paper; marbled endpapers; gilt top edge.

590##$aBookseller's stamp on free front endpaper verso: "Hatchards 187 Piccadilly".

7001#$aMalden, Henry$cChapel clerk, King's College.

7001#$aArchdeacon, John$eprinter.

7001#$aManley Sims, F$eformer owner.

752##$aEngland$dCambridge.