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A chronicle of the kings of England from the time of the Romans government unto the death of King James ...

Baker, Richard, Sir, 1568-1645, Phillips, Edward, 1630-1696?, Clarges, Thomas, Sir, d. 1695, Phillips, Edward, 1630-1696? Reign of King Charles the First · 1670 · London : Printed for George Sawbridge... and Thomas Williams · 27 pictures

A 1670 London chronicle of English kings from Roman times to James I, compiled by Richard Baker and continued by Edward Phillips, printed for the booksellers George Sawbridge and Thomas Williams and aimed at general readers of history. The four pictures are decorative historiated initials: large letters I, R and A framed by interlaced strapwork, foliage and scrollwork, cut in woodblock with diagonal hatching, offering a designer ready models for ornamental capitals and borders.

Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649 · Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685 · Nobility

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