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ASHMOLE, Elias (1617-1692) The Institution, Laws and Ceremonies of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. London: J. Macock for Nathanael Brooke, 1672. 2° (361 x 233mm.). Title in red and black, full-page engraved portrait of Charles II by W. Sherwin, 36 engraved plates (16 double-page), numerous engraved illustrations. (Tears to K3, Pppp4, plates at pp. 130 and 592.) Contemporary English spotted calf (hinges split, spine chipped and scuffed). Provenance : Sir R. Astley (inscription). FIRST EDITION. Wing A-3983. -- Illuminated Grant of Arms on vellum. London: 20 Nov. 1552. (308 x 500 mm.). Historiated initial with portrait, decorated border and coat of arms. Grant of arms made by Gilbert Dethyk Knight of the Garter to Jean of Belmanoir under the authority of King Edward VI. (1547-1553). -- With four others ( Robins's Panoramic Representation of the Queen's Royal Progress through the City of London on the 9th November, 1837 . London: Joseph Robins, 1838. -- The Decree and Establishment of the Kings Maiestie upon a controversie of Precedence between the younger sonnes of Viscounts and Barons . London: Robert Barker 1612. 4°. -- The Music with the Form and order of the service to be performed at the Coronation of her Most Excellent Majesty Queen Elizabeth I . London: Novello and Co. Ltd., 1953. 4°. -- Decree of Charles II King of England (1660-1685) issued at the Court of Whitehall. 28th November, 1677. Broadsheet). (6)