Commons diary and debates, 1621-1624.

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Commons diary and debates, 1621-1624.

Manuscript diaries recording proceedings in the House of Commons. Volume 1 (with spine title Commons diary) covers January 1620/21-May 1621; volume 2 (with spine title Commons debates) covers February 1623/4-May 1624. Bound in half morocco (red) with marbled covers.

2 volumes (175, 14-198 leaves) ; 30 x 39 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7578569

Cornell University Library

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