The Leeds Mercury extraordinary. Wednesday, June 21, 1837 : death of the King.
Published / Created:
Leeds : Edward Baines and Edward Baines, Jun, Wednesday, June 21st, 1837.
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 56 x 41 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts Folio B 2014 16kYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Printed in six columns. Includes reports from the Leeds Mercury office, and from the London Gazette; the "Proclamation of the Queen"; reports from the House of Lords and the House of Commons; "Progress of the King's illness"; "Form of prayer for the King's recovery"; and a "Memoir of His Late Majesty."With a black mourning border.BAC: British Art Center copy includes tax stamp.
Subject Terms:
William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765–1837 -- Death and burial. | Kings and rulers -- Great Britain. | Mourning customs -- Great Britain. | Death. | Leeds (England) -- Newspapers.