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[Facsimile of the patent of nobility granted to Edmund Dunch by Oliver Comwell.] Oliver by the Grace of God Lord Protector of the Commonwealth...
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[London, 1787.]
Engraving. 270 x 285mm (10½ x 11¼"), possibly signed by the author, very large margins. Paper toned.
A patent of nobility giving the title of Baron Burnell of East Wittenham to Edmund Dunch (1602-78), MP for Wallingford during the trial of Charles I and governor of Wallingford Castle. His was the only Baronage made by Cromwell not renewed by Charles II, although he was not exempted from the general pardon at the Restoration. From Noble's ''Memoirs of the Protectorate-House of Cromwell''. A signature, 'Mark Noble', is written in ink under the same name in the dedication.
[Ref: 44340] £240.00
[London, 1787.]
Engraving. 270 x 285mm (10½ x 11¼"), possibly signed by the author, very large margins. Paper toned.
A patent of nobility giving the title of Baron Burnell of East Wittenham to Edmund Dunch (1602-78), MP for Wallingford during the trial of Charles I and governor of Wallingford Castle. His was the only Baronage made by Cromwell not renewed by Charles II, although he was not exempted from the general pardon at the Restoration. From Noble's ''Memoirs of the Protectorate-House of Cromwell''. A signature, 'Mark Noble', is written in ink under the same name in the dedication.
[Ref: 44340] £240.00