You are desired to accompany the corps of Sir Isaac Newton, Knt., from the Jerusalem Chamber at Westmr. to the Abby on Tuesday March the 28th 1727 at nine of the clock in the evening.

Date:
1727
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[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1727.

Physical description

1 broadside : illustrations ; 21 x 30 cm

Notes

Invitation to attend the funeral of Sir Isaac Newton at Westminster Abbey. The handwritten text in the centre is surrounded by engraved angels blowing trumpets and flags, allegorical figures showing justice, learning and death. An altar illuminated by 15 candles, skulls and crossbones to either side is below it.
Copy 1. Several names are written on the reverse: Alexander Pittfield, William Lowers, Elizabeth Clarke and what looks like: Burnoboare Croker in Exchange Ally, Greywood.

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ESTC N493473

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