speeches benjamin rudyer high court (2 résultats)

Etat : Overall VG+. 1st edition thus (Wing R-2201). [2], 19, [1] pp. Last page a blank. Printer's decoration to title page. 4to: A - C4. Lacks A1, presumed half-title. 17.5 cm x 13 cm. Rudyerd a noted politician and poet of the period. per the DNB, "his speeches show great rhetorical and literary gifts, but [sadly] little statesmanship." In these three speeches, Rudyerd supports his King, as well as the exhortation- "Mr. Speaker, It now behooves us, to restraine the Bishops to the duties of their Function." Modern plum-colored wrappers. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve.

Attempts to Keep the Peace Between the King and Parliament Rudyerd, Sir Benjamin [1572-1658]. The Speeches of Sr. Benjamin Rudyer in the High Court of Parliament. [London]: Printed for Thomas Walkly, 1641. [iv], 12 [i.e. 19], [1] pp. First leaf (added) blank. Various pagination errors, text complete. Quarto (7-1/4" x 5-3/4"). Disbound stab-stitched pamphlet, edges rouged. Light toning, occasional very light foxing, early handwritten page numbers to rectos, leaves separating at head, leaves C2-3 (pp. 15-19) detached. $200. * Only edition. During his long career in the House of Commons, Rudyerd frequently (though rarely successfully) acted as mediator between the king and Parliament. In these three speeches, he defends both parties in turn and heavily criticizes the bishops and their "specious, pompous, sumptuous, Religion" and "haughty Insolence." English Short-Title Catalogue R7364.