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The Kings Maiesties declaration to his subjects, concerning lawfull sports to bee vsed

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) · 1633 · Imprinted at London : By Robert Barker ... and by the Assignes of Iohn Bill · 2 pictures

A royal proclamation printed in London in 1633 by Robert Barker and the assigns of John Bill, issued by Charles I to his subjects about lawful Sunday sports and recreations. The pictures are plain black-letter text pages opening with a decorated historiated initial W in a strapwork and foliage style, which a designer could use for ornamental capitals, borders, or period letterforms.

Recreation · Amusements · Sunday legislation

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