Cottoni posthuma
Subtitle: divers choice pieces
By: of that renowned antiquary, Sir Robert Cotton, knight and baronet ; preserved from the injury of time, and exposed to publick light, for the benefit of posterity, by J.H., Esq.
Contributors: Howell, James, 1594?-1666
Publisher: Printed by M.C. for C. Harper ; and are to be sold by   W. Hensman and T. Fox ...
Published: 1679
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 74
Subjects: Catholic Church -- England.; Ambassadors.; Prerogative, Royal -- Great Britain.; Wager of battle.; Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1603-1714.; Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Spain.; Spain -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain.
Other titles: Choice pieces
Work titles: Selections.
Notes: Consists of 7 pieces, each (except the first) with special t.p.

Includes bibliographical references.

Wing (2nd ed.) C6487
Table of contents: value: A relation of the proceedings against ambassadors ....; value: That the Kings of England have been pleased, usually, to consult with their peers in the Great Council, and Commons in Parliament : of marriage, peace, and war; value: That the Soveraigns person is required in the great councils or assemblies of the state : as well at the consultations as at the conclusions; value: A discourse of the lawfulness of combats to be performed in the presence of the King, or the constable and marshal of England; value: A brief abstract of the question of precedency between England and Spain : occasioned by Sr. Henry Nevil, the Queen of Englands [sic] ambassador, and the ambassador of Spain, at Calais ....; value: A remonstrance of the treaties of amity and marriage : before time, and of late, of the House of Austria and Spain, with the Kings of England ....; value: Twenty- four arguments whether it be more expedient to express popish practices angainst the due allegiance of His Majesty ....