An account of the ceremonies observed in the coronations of the Kings and queens of England; viz. King James II. and his royal consort; King William III. and Queen Mary; Queen Anne; King George I; and King George II. and Queen Caroline. By comparing which, the Reader will be able to form a complete Idea of the Ceremonies which will be performed at the Coronation of his present Majesty King George III. To which is added, A description of the royal and sacred ornaments wherewith the Kings and Queens of England are crowned and invested on this solemn Occasion; adorned with Cuts of the Imperial Crowns, Scepters, Orb, Queen's Circlet, the Two pointed Swords and Curtana, St. Edward's Chair, the Royal Rings, &c. With Two curious Copper Plates; the larger one exhibiting the Procession observed in the Coronation of King William and Queen Mary; the other representing the Manner of the Champion's Challenge in Westminster-Hall.

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M.DCC.LX. [1760]
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London : printed for G. Kearsly, at the Golden Lion, in Ludgate-Street, M.DCC.LX. [1760]

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[2],46p.,plates : ill. ; 40.

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ESTC T85091

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