SANDFORD, Francis (1630-1694). The History of the Coronation of ... James III ... and of ... Queen Mary. London: Thomas Newcomb, 1687, 2° (448 x 284mm), title printed in red and black with engraved arms, 30 engraved plates, all but one double-page, engraved illustrations, headpieces and initials, with the initial imprimatur leaf (some discolouration and spotting), contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt in compartments, red lettering-piece, double gilt fillet border on sides with a tulip tool at corners enclosing, at centre, a narrow floral border and Du Seuil frame with the same tulip tool at corners, gilt edges (rebacked with original spine preserved). Provenance: Viscount Weymouth's copy, see p.15 and plate 11 of the procession where he is mentioned and illustrated (Longleat bookplate). FIRST EDITION, issue with Newcomb's name in red in the imprint. With the fireworks plate, often missing. Wing S652; Brunet V, 122 'magnifique ouvrage'.