CAPELL'S SHAKESPEARIANA (continued 3)

A Most pleasant Comedy of Mucedorus the Kings Sonne of Valentia, and Amadine the Kings Daughter of Aragon. With the merry conceits of Mouse. Amplified with new Additions, as it was acted before the Kings Majestie at Whitehall, on Shrove-sunday night By his Highnesse servants usually playing at the Globe. Very delectable and full of conceited mirth. London, Printed for John Wright, and are to be sold at his shop, at the signe of the Bible in Giltspurre-Street without Newgate. 1639.

4^o. (6⁷⁄₈ × 5). T. 7. 4.

Collation: A-F⁴, unpaged. Wanting F 4 (? blank). Prologue. Personae, Thirteenth edition, the twelfth having appeared in 1634.

A Most pleasant Comedy of Mucedorus the Kings Son of Valentia, and Amadine the Kings Daughter of Aragon. With the merry conceits of Mouse. Amplified with new Additions, as it was acted before the Kings Majestie at Whitehall, on Shrove-sunday night. By his Highness servants usually playing at the Globe. Very delectable and full of conceited mirth. London, Printed for Francis Coles, and are to be sold at his shop, at the half Bowl in the Old Bayley.

4^o. (6³⁄₄ × 4⁷⁄₈). T. 8. 6.

Collation: A-F⁴, unpaged. Wanting F 4 (? blank). Prologue. Personae. Fourteenth edition, having appeared between those of 1639 and 1663.

A Most pleasant Comedy of Mucedorus The King's Son of Valentia, and Amadine the King's Daughter of Aragon. With the merry Conceits of Mouse. Amplifyed with new Additions, as it was Acted before the King's Majestie at White-hall on Shrove-sunday night. By His Highness's Servants usually playing at the Globe. Very delectable and full of conceited Mirth. London, Printed by E. O. for Francis Coles, and are to be Sold at his Shop in Wine-street near Hatton-gardens. 1668.

4^o. (6³⁄₄ × 5). T. 9. 5.

Collation: A-F⁴, unpaged. Prologue. Personae. Advertisement of books at the end. Sixteenth edition, the fifteenth having appeared in 1663.

MUSÆUS.

Hero And Leander: Begun by Christopher Marloe, and finished by George Chapman. Vt Nectar, Ingenium. London: Printed by N. Okes for William Leake, and are to be sold at his shop in Chancery-lane neere the Roules. 1637.

4^o. (8 × 6). P. 2. 3.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. Epistle dedicatory to Sir Thomas Walsingham signed E. B. (i.e. Edward Blount, the bookseller, who published the first edition in 1598).

BM 1062.

NORTH, Sir Thomas.

The Dial of Princes.... 1582. See Guevara, Antonio de.

The Lives of the noble Grecians and Romanes.... 1579 [and subsequent editions]. See Plutarch.

OVERBURY, Sir Thomas.

A Wife, now a Widowe. London, Imprinted for Laurence L'isle dwelling at the Tygres head in Pauls Church-yard. 1614.

8^o. (5³⁄₄ × 3⁵⁄₈) Z. 3. 2.

Collation: A-D⁸, unpaged. Ornament at head and foot of each page. Commendatory verses signed: I. F., D. T., C. R., W: Stra:, I. C., X. Z. 'The Authors Epitaph on the finishing of this his wife.' This is the first edition, and is anonymous.

A Wife. Now the Widdow of Sir Tho: Overburye. Being A most exquisite and singular Poem of the choise of a Wife. Whereunto are added many witty Characters, and conceited Newes, written by himselfe and other learned Gentlemen his friends:

The fourth Impression, enlarged with more Characters, than any of the former Editions. London Printed by G. Eld, for Lawrence Lisle, and are to be sold in Paules Church-yard, at the Tygers head. 1614.

4^o. (7 × 5). S. 36. 6.

Collation: A-H⁴, unpaged. Printer's address to the reader, dated May 16, 1614. Commendatory verses signed: I. S. Lincolniensis, G. R., T. B., X. Z. 'Of the choise of a Wife', verses, unsigned. 'A Wife' with 'The Authors Epitaph' at the end. 'Characters' in prose, with 'The Character of a happie life' in verse by H. W. (i.e. Sir Henry Wotton). 'Newes, from any whence' in prose, most of the items signed with initials: Sr. T. O., Sr. T. R., I. D., A. S., W. S., R. B., M^ris. B., I. C., R. S. No less than five editions of the work were published in 1614, the present, as stated on the titlepage, being the fourth. It is doubtful whether the 'Characters', which first appeared in the second edition, are by Overbury.

Sir Thomas Ouerbury his Wife. With addition of many new Elegies vpon his vntimely and much lamented death. As Also New Newes, and diuers more Characters, (neuer before annexed) written by himselfe and other learned Gentlemen. The ninth impression augmented. London, Printed by Edward Griffin for Laurence L'isle, and are to be sold at his shop at the Tigers head in Paules Churchyard. 1616.

8^o. (5¹⁄₄ × 3³⁄₈). *. 6.

The author's name is within an ornament. Collation: ¶⁸2¶⁸ A-R⁸S⁴, unpaged. S 4 blank. Wanting ¶ 1 (? blank). Sheet 2¶ is erroneously placed after sheet A. Address to the reader signed by the stationer. Commendatory and memorial verses, signed: D. T., C. B., W. S., W. B. Int: Temp., B. G. medij Temp., Cap: Tho: Gainsford, Io: Fo:, R. Ca., E. G., F. H., R. C., I. F. (two copies), D. T. (two copies), X. Z., (one copy unsigned), G. R., W: Stra:, 'Of the choyce of a Wife' (unsigned), P. B. medij Temp., (three copies unsigned), I. M. Elegy on William Howard, Baron Effingham. Elegy on Lady Rutland (usually ascribed to Francis Beaumont). 'A Wife' in verse, with ornaments at head and foot of page; followed by Characters in prose (including 'The Character of a happy life. By Sir H. W[otton] in verse), 'Certaine Edicts from a Parliament in Eutopia; Written by the Lady Southwell', 'Newes from any whence', and more 'Characters'. There were two editions this year, both styled the ninth on the titlepage.

BM 1172.

OVIDIUS NASO, Publius.

The Heroycall Epistles of the Learned Poet Publius Ouidius Naso, In English Verse: set out and translated by George Turberuile Gent. with Aulus Sabinus Aunsweres to certaine of the same. Anno Domini 1567. Imprinted at London, by Henry Denham.

8^o. (5⁵⁄₈ × 3³⁄₄). Z. 6.

Collation: A⁸A-V⁸X⁴, folios numbered. Wanting A 1 and X 4 (? blank). Epistle dedicatory to Thomas Howard, Viscount Byndon, signed by the translator. Verses, 'The Translator to his Muse'. Address to the reader, signed. 'Epistles', each preceded by a verse Argument. The answers are translated from Angelus, not Aulus, Sabinus. At the end are verses headed 'The Translator to the captious sort of Sycophants'. First edition.

Sinker 333. BM 1173.

Ouidius Naso his Remedie of Loue. Translated and Intituled to the Youth of England.

London Printed by T. C. for Iohn Browne, and are to be sold at his shop in Fleetstreet, at the signe of the Bible. 1600.

4^o. (7³⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₄). Q. 14. 2.

Collation: A-H⁴, unpaged. Wanting H 4 (? blank). Epistle dedicatory to M. I., signed by the translator, F. L. The 'Remedy of Love' is followed by a translation of Ovid's epistle of Dido to Æneas and an answer from Æneas to Dido. An earlier edition had, according to Lowndes, appeared in 1599.

Sinker 658.

PAINTER, William.

¦The Palace of Pleasure Beautified, adorned and wel furnished with Pleasaunt Historyes and excellent Nouelles, selected out of diuers good and commendable Authours. By William Painter Clarke of the Ordinaunce and Armarie. 1569. Imprinted at London in Fletestreate neare to S. Dunstones Church by Thomas Marshe.¦

B. L. 4^o. (7³⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₂). R. 5.

Title within woodcut border. Collation: ⁌⁴[2]⁌⁸A-2K⁸, folios numbered. Wanting all before B 2 and after 2I 6. This is the second edition of the first volume, the first having appeared in 1566.

Sinker 316.

The second Tome of the Palace of Pleasure contayning store of goodlye Histories, Tragical matters, & other Morall argumentes, very requisite for delight and profyte. Chosẽ and selected out of diuers good and commendable Authors, and now once agayn corrected and encreased. By Wiliam Painter, Clerke of the Ordinance and Armarie Imprinted at London In Fleatstrete by Thomas. Marshe.

B. L. 4^o. (6⁷⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₂). U. 2.

Title within woodcut border. Collation: A⁸A-2D⁸2Z⁴, folios numbered. Wanting A 1 (? blank), E 2-7, T 1 and 8. Epistle dedicatory to Sir George Howard, signed and dated 'From my pore house besides the Towre of London', Nov. 4, 1567. Address to the reader. List of sources. Table of contents at end. This is the second edition of the second volume, and was printed about 1580, the first having appeared in 1567.

Sinker 323. BM 1188.

PARABOSCO, Girolamo.

Del¦le Lettere¦ Amoros¦e di M. Giro¦lamo Pa¦rabosco¦ Libro se¦condo con¦ alcune ¦sue nouel¦le e¦t rime.¦ Con priu¦i¦legio. In Vinegia per Pauolo Gherardo M. D. XLVIII. [Colophon] In Vinegia per Comin da Trino di Monferrato. M. D. XLVII I.

8^o. (5¹⁄₂ × 3³⁄₄). Z. 7. 2.

Collation: A⁴ B-G⁸, folios numbered. Epistle dedicatory to Gianpaulo Rizzo, signed Girolamo Parabosco, and dated 'Di Vinegia alli XXII de Agosto del XXXVIII.'. This is the first edition of the second book. The original 'Lettere Amorose' appeared in 1545. Altogether four books appeared, which were first printed together in 1558.

PASQUIL, pseud.

Pasquils Iests: with the Merriments of Mother Bunch. Wittie, pleasant, and delightfull. London: Printed by M. F. and are to be sold by Andrew Kembe, dwelling at Saint Margarets hill in Southwarke. 1635.

B. L. 4^o. (7³⁄₄ × 5⁷⁄₈) Q. 8. 1.

Collation: A-H⁴, unpaged. Wanting H 4 (? blank). On verso of titlepage is the note 'Read the Epistle, or reade nothing' within small woodcut titlepage border. Address to the reader. Verses. The first edition appeared in 1604, the present being apparently the fifth.

PEELE, George.

The Araygnement of Paris A Pastorall. Presented before the Queenes Maiestie, by the Children of her Chappell. Imprinted at London by Henrie Marsh. Anno. 1584.

4^o. (6⁷⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₈). T. 7. 3.

Collation: A-E⁴, unpaged. Prologue. Epilogue at end. The play is ascribed to Peele in Nash's preface to R. Green's 'Menaphon' of 1589.

BM 1194. Sinker 677.

Merrie Conceited Iests, of George Peel Gentleman, sometimes student in Oxford. Wherein is shewed the course of his life, how he lived: a man very well known in the City of London, and elsewhere.

London, Printed for Wiliiam [sic] Gilbertson, at the Bible in Giltspur-street without New-gate. 1657.

B. L. 4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₈). S. 29. 2.

Collation: A-C⁴, paged. The first edition of these probably apocryphal jests appeared in 1607: the present appears to be the fourth.

PERCYVALL, Richard.

A Dictionarie in Spanish and English, first published into the English tongue by Ric. Perciuale Gent. Now enlarged and amplified With many thousand words, ... All done by Iohn Minsheu Professor of Languages in London. Hereunto for the further profile and pleasure of the learner or delighted in this tongue, is annexed an ample English Dictionarie, Alphabetically set downe with the Spanish words thereunto adioyned, ... Imprinted at London, by Edm. Bollifant. 1599.

F^o. (11 × 7¹⁄₄). F. 10. 1.

Collation: A⁶, with one sheet signed on first leaf A 2 inserted after A 1, B-2K⁶, paged. (This, and not A²A⁶, is the correct description of the preliminary matter.) Three columns on a page. Title on A1. The inserted sheet contains, epistle dedicatory to Sir John Scot, Sir Henry Bromley, Sir Edward Grevel, and Master William Fortescue, signed Iohn Minsheu, and an address to the reader, signed by the same. On the original A 2 begins 'Directions for the understanding the vse of this Dictionary', signed Iohn Minshew. The Spanish-English part begins on A 3, the English-Spanish on Y 1 each with head-title. Percyvall's original work 'Bibliotheca Hispanica. Containing a Grammar with a Dictionarie in Spanish, English and Latine' appeared in 1591. The present work and the grammar that follows no doubt formed one publication, though they are bibliographically distinct. They are the first edition of Minsheu's revision.

Sinker 691. BM 1216.

A Spanish Grammar, first collected and published by Richard Perciuale Gent. Now augmented and increased with the declining of all the Irregular and hard verbes in that toong.... Done by Iohn Minsheu Professor of Languages in London. Hereunto for the yoong beginners learning and ease, are annexed Speeches, Phrases, and Prouerbes, expounded out of diuers Authors, ... Virescit vulnere Virtus. Imprinted at London, by Edm. Bollifant. 1599.

F^o. (11 × 7¹⁄₄). F. 10. 2.

Collation: a⁴b-h⁶i²k-o⁶p², paged, (a 2 is misprinted i 2, and the quire is otherwise unsigned. Sheet i is also unsigned.) Epistle dedicatory to the students of Gray's Inn, signed Iohn Minsheu. Address to the reader signed by the same. Latin commendatory verses to Minsheu by Iohannes Keperus. 'Soneto de un capitan Español del Autór'. Proeme. The 'Pleasant and Delightfull Dialogues in Spanish and English' begin with special titlepage (with same imprint) and fresh pagination at sig. i 1. Epistle dedicatory in Spanish to 'Don Eduardo Hobby', signed Iohn Minsheu. Enlarged by Minsheu from the original work by Percyvall, as preceding entry.

Sinker 692. BM 1216.

PHAER, Thomas.

The .xiii. Bookes of Æneidos ... 1584. SeeVergilius Maro, Publius.

PLUTARCH.

The Lives of the noble Grecians and Romanes, compared together by that graue learned Philosopher and Historiographer, Plutarke of Chæronea: Translated out of Greeke into French by Iames Amyot, Abbot of Bellozane, Bishop of Auxerre, one of the Kings priuy counsel, and great Amner of Fraunce, and out of French into Englishe, by Thomas North. Imprinted at London by Thomas Vautroullier dwelling in the Blacke Friers by Ludgate. 1579.

F^o. (12³⁄₈ × 8¹⁄₄). B. 9.

Collation: *⁸A-5F⁶, paged. Wanting * 1 (? blank). (Sigs. * 3-5 are misprinted * ij-iiij.) Epistle dedicatory to Queen Elizabeth, signed Thomas North, and dated Jan. 16, 1579. Address to the reader, signed by the same and dated Jan. 24, 1579. Amyot's address to the reader. Table of contents. B 2^v and B 5^r have been left blank in the printing. First edition. Some copies have the imprint, 'Imprinted at London by Thomas Vautroullier and Iohn Wight'.

Sinker 481. BM 1243 (Wight).

The Lives of the noble Grecians and Romaines, compared together by that graue learned Philosopher and Historiographer Plutarke of Chæronea: Translated out of Greeke into French by Iames Amiot Abbot of Bellozane, Bishop of Auxerre, one of the Kings priuie Counsell, and great Almner of France: With the liues of Hannibal and Scipio African: translated out of Latine into French by Charles de l'Escluse, and out of French into English, By Sir Thomas North Knight. Hereunto are also added the liues of Epaminondas, of Philip of Macedon, of Dionysius the elder, tyrant of Sicilia, of Augustus Cæsar, of Plutarke, and of Seneca: with the liues of nine other excellent Chieftaines of warre: collected out of Æmylius Probus, by S. G. S. and Englished by the aforesaid Translator. London, Printed by Richard Field. 1612.

F^o. (12³⁄₄ × 8³⁄₈). B. 5.

Collation: A⁸B-5O⁶5P⁸, paged. Wanting A 1 (? blank). Epistle dedicatory to Queen Elizabeth, signed Thomas North. Address to the reader signed by the same. Amyot's address to the reader. Table of Lives. There is a medallion portrait to each life. The additional lives have a separate titlepage, dated 1610, at sig. 5B 1, followed by Epistle dedicatory to Queen Elizabeth, signed Thomas North. Alphabetical table at end. The additional lives first appeared in the third edition, in 1603. They were translated into French, not from Probus but from C. Nepos. The initials S. G. S. stand for Simon Goulart Senlisien. Fourth edition.

BM 1244.

The Philosophie, commonlie called, the Morals written by the learned Philosopher Plutarch of Chæronea. Translated out of Greeke into English, and conferred with the Latine translations and the French, by Philemon Holland of Coventrie, Doctor in Physicke. Whereunto are annexed the Summaries necessary to be read before every Treatise. At London Printed by Arnold Hatfield. 1603.

F^o. (12⁵⁄₈ × 8³⁄₈). B. 6.

Collation: ¶⁴A-5Z⁶6A-6E⁴6F⁶, paged. Epistle dedicatory to King James, signed Philémon Holland. Table of contents. At the end glossary of obscure terms, alphabetical index and list of errata. First edition.

BM 1243.

PORTO, Luigi da.

Historia nuouamente ritrouata, di due nolibi amanti, Con la loro pietosa morte: Interuenuta già nella Città di Verona. Nel tempo del Signor Bartolomeo della Scala. Nuouamente stampata. In Venetia Per Giouan. Griffio. [Colophon adds date:] M. D. LIII.

8^o. (6 × 4). X. 4. 1.

Collation: A-E⁴, folios numbered. Epistle dedicatory to Lucina Savorgana. Introduction. 'Narratione della Historia.' The last leaf is blank except for the printer's device on the verso. Da Porta's 'historia' is supposed to have been the source of Bandello's 'novella' of Romeo and Juliet. It may in its turn have been founded on a tale of Massuccio. The earliest edition is undated, and there was another in 1536 before the present one.

PUTTENHAM, George.

The Arte of English Poesie. Contriued into three Bookes: The first of Poets and Poesie, the second of Proportion, the third of Ornament. At London Printed by Richard Field, dwelling in the black-Friers, neere Ludgate. 1589.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5¹⁄₈). R. 14.

Collation: AB⁴C-H⁴I²K-2L⁴2M², paged. Wanting AB 1 and 2M 2 (? blank). Epistle dedicatory to William Cecill, Lord of Burghley, signed R. F. (i.e. Richard Field) and dated May 28, 1589. Woodcut portrait of Q. Elizabeth with the legend 'A colei Che se stessa rassomiglia & non altrui'. The further legend 'Elizabetha D. G. Regina' is impressed in blind round the head. Table of contents at end. Attributed to George Puttenham. One copy in the BM differs from all others known in having an extra sheet signed i-iiii inserted between sheets N and O, the setting of the adjoining pages being rearranged to connect with the insertion.

Sinker 736. BM 581.

RALEIGH, Sir Walter.

The Historie of the World. In five bookes. 1 Intreating of the Beginning and first Ages of the same, from the Creation unto Abraham. 2 Of the Times from the Birth of Abraham, to the destruction of the Temple of Salomon. 3 From the destruction of Jerusalem, to the time of Philip of Macedon. 4 From the Reigne of Philip of Macedon, to the establishing of that Kingdome, in the Race of Antigonus. 5 From the settled rule of Alexanders Successors in the East, untill the Romans (prevailing over all) made Conquest of Asia and Macedon. By Sir Walter Ralegh, Knight. [Portrait.] [Colophon] London, Printed for G. Latham, and R. Young. M. DC. XXXIV.

F^o. (13¹⁄₈ × 8³⁄₄). B. 1.

Collation: 3 leaves unsigned, A-B⁶C⁴a⁶b⁸; A-V⁶2A-2V⁶3A-3V⁶ 4A-4V⁶5A-5Z⁶; (a)⁶(aa)⁶(*)⁶(**)⁸, paged. The three preliminary leaves contain verses headed 'The Mind of the Front,' engraved titlepage, signed Ren. Elstrack, with imprint 'At London Printed for Walter Burre. 1614', and printed titlepage with engraved portrait of the author signed Sim: Pass. Preface. Table of contents. Several two-page engraved maps and plans inserted. At the end, address to the reader, chronological tables, alphabetical table to Books i and ii, and to Books iii-v. The first edition appeared in 1614, and the engraved titlepage was used in several subsequent ones. There were at least two before the present.

BM 1284.

RETURN FROM PARNASSUS.

The Returne from Pernassus: Or The Scourge of Simony. Publiquely acted by the Students in Saint Iohns Colledge in Cambridge. At London Printed by G. Eld, for Iohn Wri¦ght,¦ and are to bee sold at his ¦shop at¦ Christ church ¦Gate.¦ 1606.

4^o. (6⁷⁄₈ × 5). S. 33. 1.

Collation: A-H⁴I², unpaged. Prologue. Personae. Wanting I 1, supplied in MS., and I 2 (? blank). Two editions appeared this year, having identical titlepages. The present is presumably the earlier.

The Returne From Pernassus: ... At London Printed by G. Eld, for Iohn Wright, and are to bee sold at his shop at Christ church Gate. ¦1606.¦

4^o. (6³⁄₄ × 5). T. 9. 4.

Titlepage identical with the above, having been printed from the same setting up of the type. The date has been erased. Collation: A-H⁴, unpaged. Prologue. Personae.

BM 1198.

ROBERTS, John.

An Answer to Mr. Pope's Preface To Shakespear. In a Letter to a Friend. Being a Vindication of the Old Actors who were the Publishers and Performers of that Author's Plays. Whereby The Errors of their Edition are further accounted for, and some Memoirs of Shakespear and Stage-History of His Time are inserted, which were never before collected and publish'd. By a Stroling Player.

Right Reading of the Dunciad Variorum from a Manuscript (revised and collated by this Author) which is interpolated by the last Editor.

London: Printed in the Year MDCCXXIX.

8^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 4³⁄₄) S. 28. 5.

The letter is signed Anti-Scriblerus Histrionicus. The Author was John Roberts.

ROBINSON, Ralph.

A fruteful / and pleasaunt worke ... called Vtopia.... 1551. See More, Sir Thomas.

ROWLAND, David.

The plesant Historic of Lazarillo de Tormes.... 1596. See Lazarillo de Tormes.

ROWLANDS, Samuel.

A Fooles Bolt is soone shott. [Woodcut.] Imprinted at London for George Loftus, and are to be sold at the signe of the White Horse at the Steps of the North doore of Paules. 1614.

4^o. (7 × 5). S. 33. 6.

Collation: A-E⁴, unpaged. Ornament at foot of each page. Verse 'Epistle', signed S. R. (i.e. Samuel Rowlands).

ROWLEY, William.

The Birth of Merlin: or, The Childe hath found his Father. As it hath been several times Acted with great Applause. Written by William Shakespear, and William Rowley. Placere cupio. London: Printed by Tho. Johnson for Francis Kirkman, and Henry Marsh, and are to be sold at the Princes Arms in Chancery-Lane. 1662.

4^o (7¹⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 23. 6.

Collation: A-G⁴, unpaged. Personae.

SACCHETTI, Franco.

Delle Novelle di Franco Sacchetti Cittadino Fiorentino Parte Prima. [Parte Seconda.] In Firense.M.D.CC.XXIV.

2 vols. 8^o. (8 × 5). P. 3-4.

The first and second editions both appeared in this year.

SALVIANUS, Massiliensis.

A second and third blast of retrait from plaies and Theaters: the one whereof was sounded by a reuerend Byshop dead long since; the other by a worshipful and zealous Gentleman now aliue: one showing the filthines of plaies in times past; the other the abhomination of Theaters in the time present: both expresly prouing that that Common-weale is nigh vnto the cursse of God, wherein either plaiers be made of, or Theaters maintained. Set forth by Anglo-phile Eutheo. Ephes. 5, verse. 15, 16. Take heede therefore that ye walke circumspectlie, not as vnwise, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the daies are euil. Allowed by auctoritie. 1580. [Colophon] 1580 Imprinted at London by Henrie Denham, dwelling in Pater noster Row, at the signe of the Starre, being the assigne of William Seres. Cum priuilegio Regiæ Maiestatis.

8^o. (5¹⁄₈ × 3³⁄₈). *. 15. 2.

Collation: A-I⁸, paged. Wanting A 2-7 (containing address to the reader and first leaf of text), and I 8 (? blank). The verso of title is occupied by the arms of the City of London. Address to the reader. The 'Third Blast' begins with head-title on sig. D 3. The 'Second Blast' is translated from the sixth book of the 'De Gubernatione Dei' of Salvianus, who wrote in the fifth century. The present work was intended as a continuation of Stephen Gosson's 'School of Abuse'.

Sinker 341. BM 1350.

SANDFORD, James.

The Garden of Pleasure: Contayninge most pleasante Tales, worthy deedes and witty sayings of noble Princes & learned Philosophers, Moralized. No lesse delectable, than profitable. Done out of Italian into English, by Iames Sanford, Gent. Wherein are also set forth diuers Verses and Sentences in Italian, with the Englishe to the same, for the benefit of students in both tongs. Imprinted at London, by Henry Bynneman. Anno. 1573. [Colophon] Imprinted at London by Henry Bynneman, dwelling in Knight riders streate, at the signe of the Mermayde. Anno. 1573. And are to be sold at his shop at the Northwest dore of Poules Church.

B. L. 8^o. (5³⁄₈ × 3⁵⁄₈). *. 13.

Collation: A⁴B-P⁸, folios numbered. Wanting B 6. The verso of the title is occupied by two heraldic woodcuts. The upper one, with the date 1573, is the Dudley crest charged with a crescent of difference within garter of the order, for Robert, Earl of Leicester. (The crescent has been added since the same block was used in Turberville's 'Epitaphs' etc. in 1570.) The lower with a Greek motto displays, according to Herbert (p. 973), the arms of the author. Verses to Leicester in Greek, Latin, Italian, French, and English. Epistle dedicatory to Leicester, signed. Address to the reader. At sig, O 5^v begins the collection of 'Certain Italian Prouerbes'. There was a later edition of the work in 1576 under the title of 'Hours of Recreation'. According to the author's statement the work is gathered out of a number of Italian writers.

Sinker 282. BM 1354.

SANDYS, George.

Sandys Travels, containing an History of the Original and present State of the Turkish Empire: Their Laws, Government, Policy, Military Force, Courts of Justice, and Commerce. The Mahometan Religion and Ceremonies: A Description of Constantinople, The Grand Signor's Seraglio, and his manner of living: Also, Of Greece, With the Religion and Customs of the Grecians. Of Ægypt; the Antiquity, Hieroglyphicks, Rites, Customs, Discipline, and Religion of the Ægyptians. A Voyage on the River Nylus: Of Armenia, Grand Cairo, Rhodes, the Pyramides, Colossus; The former flourishing and present State of Alexandria. A Description of the Holy-Land; of the Jews, and several Sects of Christians living there; of Jerusalem, Sepulchre of Christ, Temple of Solomon; and what else either of Antiquity, or worth observation. Lastly, Italy described, and the Islands adjoining; as Cyprus, Crete, Malta, Sicilia, the Æolian Islands; Of Rome, Venice, Naples, Syracusa, Mesena, Ætna, Scylla, and Charybdis; and other places of Note. Illustrated with Fifty Graven Maps and Figures. The Seventh Edition. London, Printed for John Williams Junior, at the Crown in Little-Britain. 1673.

F^o. (12⁵⁄₈ × 7⁷⁄₈). B. 7.

Collation: A⁴B-X⁶, paged. Two-page engraved map inserted after sig. A, and a folding plate at sig. D 1. Engraved plates in the text. Wanting A 4 (? blank). Engraved title with imprint 'London, Printed for Philip Chetwin 1670' preceding printed title. Epistle dedicatory 'To the Prince' (afterwards Charles I), signed George Sandys. The text in four books. Originally published in 1615 under the title 'A Relation of a Iourney begun An: Dom: 1610'. The edition of 1652 is said on the titlepage to be the fifth, but it appears to be at least the sixth. The present is probably the eighth.

SANSOVINO, Francesco.

Cento Nouelle Scelte da piu nobili Scrittori della Lingua Volgare, di Francesco Sansovino, nelle quali piaceuoli & notabili auuenimenti si contingono: Di nuouo riformate, riuedute, & corrette, Con licentia de' Superiori, & aggiuntoui nouamente le Figure in principio d' ogni Nouella. Al Magnifico, & Eccellente Signore, & Padron Collendissimo Il Sig. Girolamo Rossetti Con Priuilegio. In Venetia, M. D C III. Appresso Alessandro de Vecchi.

4^o. (7¹⁄₂ × 5¹⁄₂). Q. 4.

Collation: +⁶A-2E⁸2F⁴, paged. Printer's epistle to Rossetti, dated May 10, 1603. Table of contents. This is the only edition having the verses at the end of each novel. There are woodcuts to each novel (often repeated) and also to each 'Giornata'. The first edition of this collection appeared in 1561.

Del Secretario di M. Francesco Sansouino libri quattro. Ne quali con bell' ordine s' insegna altrui a scriuer lettere messiue & responsiue in tutti i generi, come nella Tauola contrascritta si comprende. Con gli essempi delle lettere formate et poste a lor luoghi in diuerse materie con le parti segnate. Et con uarie lettere di Principi a piu persone, scritte da diuersi Secretarii in piu occasioni, e in diuersi tempi. Con priuilegio. In Venetia, Appresso Francesco Rampazetto. 1565.

8^o. (5¹⁄₂ × 3³⁄₄). Z. 7. 1.

Collation: *⁸A-O⁸, folios numbered. O 7 blank. Wanting O 8 (? blank). Epistle dedicatory by Sansovino to Ottaviano Valiero, 'Podestà & Capitano di Feltre', dated Venice, March 1, 1564. Table of contents. Classified table 'de generi delle lettere'. The first edition appeared the previous year.

SAVIOLO, Vicentio.

Vincentio Sauiolo his Practise. In two Bookes. The first intreating of the vse of the Rapier and Dagger. The second, of Honor and honorable Quarrels. London Printed by Iohn Wolfe. 1595.

4^o. (7¹⁄₂ × 5¹⁄₂). R. 1^B.

Collation: A-H⁴❧-3❧⁴I-2G⁴¶²2H-2M⁴, unpaged. 2M 4 blank. Wanting A 1 (? blank). The first paragraph on ❧ 1 is repeated on I 1, the three sheets signed 1-3❧ having been inserted after printing off to repair the omission of 'The first dayes Discourse, concerning the Rapier and Dagger'; so also the catchword on 2G 4^v refers to 2H 1, the half-sheet signed ¶ being an insertion 'Of the Duello or Combat' at the head of which is the note to the binder 'This is to be placed before the first chapter of Satisfaction'. On K 3 and again on ¶ 2^v occurs a fine device or emblem with motto '[maltese cross] O wormes meate: O froath: O vanitie: Why art thou so insolent'. Epistle dedicatory to Robert, Earl of Essex and Ewe, signed by the author. Address to the reader. The second book has a separate titlepage at sig. O1, with same imprint but for date 1594. Preface. Woodcuts in the first part.

Sinker 609. BM 1358.

SCOT, Reginald.

The discouerie of witchcraft, Wherein the lewde dealing of witches and witchmongers is notablie detected, the knauerie of coniurors, the impietie of inchantors, the follie of soothsaiers, the impudent falshood of cousenors, the infidelitie of atheists, the pestilent practises of Pythonists, the curiositie of figurecasters, the vanitie of dreamers, the beggerlie art of Alcumystrie, The abhomination of idolatrie, the horrible art of poisoning, the vertue and power of naturall magike, and all the conueiances of Legierdemaine and iuggling are deciphered: and many other things opened, which haue long lien hidden, howbeit verie necessarie to be knowne. Heerevnto is added a treatise vpon the nature and substance of spirits and diuels, &c: all latelie written by Reginald Scot Esquire. 1. Iohn. 4, 1. Beleeue not euerie spirit, but trie the spirits, whether they are of God; for manie false prophets are gone out into the world, &c. 1584 [Colophon] Imprinted at London by William Brome.

B. L. 4^o (7¹⁄₂ × 5¹⁄₂). Q. 3.

Collation: A⁸B⁶C-V⁸2A-2C⁸*²2D-2S⁸, paged. Three epistles dedicatory: to Sir Roger Manwood; to Sir Thomas Scot; and to Dr. Coldwell, Dean of Rochester, and Dr. Readman, Archdeacon of Canterbury, each signed. Address to the readers. Errata. List of authorities. Table of contents at end. Woodcuts. Probably printed by Henry Denham, with Brome as bookseller.

Sinker 543. BM 1364.

SHAKESPEARE, William.

The Birth of Merlin.... 1662. 4^o. See Rowley, William.

The Two Noble Kinsmen.... 1634. See Beaumont, Francis, and Fletcher, John.

Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies. Published according to the True Originall Copies. [Portrait.] London Printed by Isaac Iaggard, and Ed. Blount. 1623. [Colophon] Printed at the Charges of W. Iaggard, Ed. Blount, I. Smithweeke and W. Aspley, 1623.

F^o. (13 × 8¹⁄₂). *. 1.

Engraved portrait on titlepage, signed Martin Droeshout. Collation: A⁶, with titlepage inserted after A 1, 2 leaves unsigned, A-2B⁶2C²a-g⁶2g³h-x⁴, 2 leaves unsigned, ¶-2¶⁶, 1 leaf signed 3¶, 2a-2f⁶2g²2G⁶2h⁶2k-3b⁶, paged (irregularly and in three portions, beginning respectively on A 1, a 1 and 2a 1, in the last of which the numbering jumps from 156-257). Verses to the reader signed B. I. facing title. Titlepage with portrait. Epistle dedicatory to William Earl of Pembroke and Philip Earl of Montgomery, signed by Iohn Heminge and Henry Condell. Address to the readers, signed by the same. Commendatory verses signed Ben: Ionson and Hugh Holland. Table of contents (which omits 'Troilus and Cressida'). More commendatory verses signed L. Digges and I. M. List of the principal actors. The three parts, comedies, histories, and tragedies, have separate pagination and signatures. 'Troilus and Cressida' which is inserted at the head of the tragedies, is unpaged and occupies sigs. ¶-3¶ and the two unsigned leaves preceding them. The arrangement of the preliminary matter offers some difficulties. The only leaves signed are the third and fourth, A 2 and A 3, containing the epistle dedicatory and the address to the readers. The fifth leaf, containing Jonson's verses, certainly forms one sheet with A 3; and in the same way the sixth leaf, containing Holland's verses, certainly forms one sheet with A 2. It is further highly probable that the seventh leaf, containing the table of contents, forms one sheet with the verses signed B. I. (A 1), and that the titlepage is on a single leaf inserted; also that leaves eight and nine, containing the further commendatory verses and the list of actors, form one sheet together. As the present copy shows no trace of ever having been tampered with, the above arrangement is probably original. It should however be noted that in the Chatsworth copy the unsigned sheet here placed after quire A is there bound up in the middle. This may be the correct arrangement, but the copy is not in its original state. In the Grylls copy the preliminary matter has been rearranged. For the irregularities in the making up of the volume and the variations presented by different copies see Mr. Sidney Lee's Introduction to the Oxford Facsimile. The first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays, in which twenty appeared for the first time.

BM 1385.

M^r. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies. Published according to the true Originall Coppies. The second Impression. [Portrait.] London, Printed by Tho. Cotes, for Robert Allot, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the blacke Beare in Pauls Church-yard. 1632. [Colophon] Printed at London by Thomas Cotes, for Iohn Smethwick, William Aspley, Richard Hawkins, Richard Meighen, and Robert Allot, 1632.

F^o. (13³⁄₄ × 9¹⁄₈). *. 2.

Engraved portrait as before. Collation: A⁶ (A 3 misprinted A 2) *⁴; A-2B⁶C²a-y⁶2a-3c⁶3d⁴, paged (irregularly and in three parts, beginning respectively on A 1, a 1, and 2a 1, in the last of which the numbering jumps from 168 to 269). Verses to the reader, signed B. I., facing title. Epistle and address as before. Commendatory verses, two copies unsigned not in previous edition, copies signed L. Digges and I. M. List of principal actors. More commendatory verses signed Ben. Ionson, I. M. S. (not in previous edition), and Hugh Holland, Table of contents including 'Troilus and Cressida'. The three parts have separate pagination and signatures and 'Troilus and Cressida' begins those of the tragedies. The misprint in the signatures of the preliminary matter is accounted for by the fact of the compositor having reprinted that in the first folio, irrespective of the fact that the titlepage is here included in the quire. In the present copy sufficient room has not been allowed for the imposition of the portrait which consequently covers some of the printing of the titlepage. In some copies one of the other stationers' names replaces Allot's in the imprint. But beyond this there were two distinct settings up of the titlepage. Thus the Grylls copy differs from the present in reading 'M^r.' for 'M^r.', 'Copies' for 'Coppies', 'sold at the signe' for 'sold at his shop at the signe', and 'Blacke' for 'blacke'. There are also two settings of sig. A 5 in the preliminary matter, one having an ornamental initial 'S' at the beginning of the first copy of verses, the other a factotum. Second edition.

BM 1386.

M^r. William Shakespear's Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies. Published according to the true Original Copies. The third impression. And unto this Impression is added seven Playes, never before Printed in Folio, viz, Pericles Prince of Tyre. The London Prodigall. The History of Thomas L^d. Cromwell. Sir John Oldcastle Lord Cobham. The Puritan Widow. A York-shire Tragedy. The Tragedy of Locrine. London, Printed for P. C. 1664.

F^o. (13¹⁄₈ × 8³⁄₄). A. 2.

Collation: A⁴ (A 3 misprinted A 2) b⁶; A-2A⁶2B⁸2C-4D⁶4E⁴a⁶b⁴ *-4*⁴¶A-¶B⁶¶C-¶F⁴¶G⁶, paged (continuously in the original sheets and in two parts beginning at sigs. a 1 and * 1 in the additional; see below). Two leaves containing portrait with verses signed B. J. printed below and titlepage, replacing original A 1 and 2. The present copy has the original A 1 preserved after A 4. Epistle and address as before. Commendatory verses signed: L. Digges, (1 copy unsigned), J. M., Ben. Johnson, J. M. S., (1 copy unsigned), and Hugh Holland. List of principal actors. Table of contents. In the present copy the additional plays are misplaced immediately after the preliminary matter. There was an earlier issue of this edition with different titlepage and preliminary leaf, and without the additional plays. In that issue the leaf before the titlepage contains the verses only and the titlepage runs 'M^r. William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories and Tragedies. Published according to the true Original Copies. The Third Impression. [Portrait.] London, Printed for Philip Chetwinde, 1663.' Third edition.

M^r. William Shakespear's Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies. Published according to the true Original Copies. Unto which is added, Seven Plays, Never before Printed in Folio: viz. Pericles Prince of Tyre. The London Prodigal. The History of Thomas Lord Cromwel. Sir John Oldcastle Lord Cobham. The Puritan Widow. A Yorkshire Tragedy. The Tragedy of Locrine. The Fourth Edition. London, Printed for H. Herringman, E. Brewster, and R. Bentley, at the Anchor in the New Exchange, the Crane in St. Pauls Church-Yard, and in Russel-Street Covent-Garden. 1685.

F^o. (14¹⁄₄ × 9¹⁄₈). A. 3.

Collation: 2 leaves unsigned, A⁴; A-Y⁶Z⁴; 2B-3D⁶3E⁸; 3A-4B⁶ 4C², paged (in three parts beginning respectively at A 1, 2B 1, and 3A 1 in last set of signatures). Engraved portrait, as before, with verses printed below, and titlepage, unsigned. Epistle and address as before. Commendatory verses as before. List of principal actors. Table of contents. The fresh signatures and pagination begin with the comedies, histories, and 'Timon of Athens'.

The Works of Mr. William Shakespear; in six volumes. Adorn'd with Cuts. Revis'd and Corrected, with an Account of the Life and Writings of the Author. By N. Rowe, Esq; London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, within Grays-Inn Gate, next Grays-Inn Lane. MDCCIX.

6 vols. 8^o. (8¹⁄₂ × 5¹⁄₂). N. 1-6.

The first edition after the four folios. Rowe published a second in 1714. The additional plays of 1664 are included.

The Works of Shakespear. In six Volumes. Collated and Corrected by the former Editions, By Mr. Pope.... London: Printed for Jacob Tonson in the Strand. MDCCXXV.

7 vols. 4^o. (11¹⁄₄ × 9). E. 6-12.

With engraved portrait of Shakespeare by Vertue dated 1721. The 'Life' is by Rowe. Vols. ii-vi are dated 1723. The additional volume contains the Poems, with an essay on the stage and a glossary, 'The Whole Revis'd and Corrected, with a Preface, By Dr. Sewell,' and the imprint 'London; Printed by J. Darby, for A. Bettesworth, F. Fayram, W. Mears, J. Pemberton, J. Hooke, C. Rivington, F. Clay, J. Batley, E. Symon. M.DCC.XXV.' The 'Essay' in this volume is by C. Gildon. The texts of 'The Tempest' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in vol. i, and of 'King Lear' in vol. iii, are corrected throughout in Capell's hand.

The Works of Shakespeare: in seven Volumes. Collated with the Oldest Copies, and Corrected; With Notes, Explanatory, and Critical: By Mr. Theobald. I, Decus, i, nostrum: melioribus utere Fatis. Virg. London: Printed for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, J. Tonson, F. Clay, W. Feales, and R. Wellington. MDCCXXXIII.

7 vols. 8^o. (9¹⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₂). L. 1-7.

Facing the preface in the first volume (A 5^v) is the inscription: "This copy of M^r. Theobald's edition was once M^r. Warburton's; who has claim'd in it the Notes he gave to the former which that former depriv'd him of and made his own, and some Passages in the Preface, the Passages being put between hooks, and the notes sign'd with his name. E. C.".

The Works of Shakespear. In six Volumes. Carefully Revised and Corrected by the former Editions, and Adornd with Sculptures designed and executed by the best hands.—Nil ortum tale.—Hor. Oxford: Printed at the Theatre, MDCCXLIV.

6 vols. 4^o. (11³⁄₄ × 9). D. 1-6.

There is a MS. note by Capell on verso of titlepage to vol. i, dated Mar. 26, 1774, stating that the copy had been presented by the editor to the Rev. Arthur Kynnesman, headmaster of St. Edmond's Bury school, and by him bequeathed to Capell. Vols. ii-iv are dated 1743. There is a portrait of Shakespeare and an engraving by Gravelot to each play. Vol. vi contains a glossary but not the Poems. This is the first edition of the text prepared by Sir Thomas Hanmer. The engravings are after designs by Hayman.

The Works of Shakespear in eight Volumes. The Genuine Text (collated with all the former Editions, and then corrected and emended) is here settled: Being restored from the Blunders of the first Editors, and the Interpolations of the two Last: with A Comment and Notes, Critical and Explanatory. By Mr. Pope and Mr. Warburton.... London: Printed for J. and P. Knapton, S. Birt, T. Longman and T. Shewell, H. Lintott, C. Hitch, J. Brindley, J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper, R. Wellington, E. New, and B. Dod. MDCCXLVII.

8 vols. 8^o. (8 × 5). P. 8-15.

Some copies of the first volume contain an engraved portrait of Shakespeare by Vertue.

Mr William Shakespeare his Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies, set out by himself in quarto, or by the Players his Fellows in folio, and now faithfully republish'd from those Editions in ten Volumes octavo: with an Introduction: Whereunto will be added, in some other Volumes, Notes, critical and explanatory, and a Body of Various Readings entire.

London: Printed by Dryden Leach, for J. and R. Tonson in the strand.

10 vols. 8^o. (7 × 4¹⁄₂). S. 40-49.

Epistle dedicatory to the Duke of Grafton, signed Edward Capell, and dated, Essex Court in the Temple. Nov. 9, 1767. The ten volumes appeared in 1767 and 1768. The additional volumes containing critical matter were not published till 1779-80, after the collection had been given to the College. In this copy the metre is marked throughout in the editor's hand.

Antony and Cleopatra: an historical Play, written by William Shakespeare: fitted for the Stage by abridging only; and now acted, at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by his Majesty's Servants.

London: Printed for J. and R. Tonson in the Strand. MDCCLVIII. [Colophon] From the Press of Dryden Leach, in Crane Court, Fleet-street. Oct. 23, 1758.

8^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 4¹⁄₈). S. 38.

Dedicatory verses to 'the Countess of * *', signed Ignoto, and dated Oct. 3, 1757. Addition to song in II. iii. Corrigenda. List of Personae with actors' names. List of Conjectural Readings at the end after the colophon. The version was prepared by Edward Capell and David Garrick.

The Tragicall Historie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke. By William Shakespeare. Newly imprinted and enlarged to almost as much againe as it was, according to the true and perfect Coppie. At London, Printed by I. R for N. L. and are to be sold at his shoppe vnder Saint Dunstons Church in Fleetstreet. 1605.

4^o. (7⁷⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₈). S. 31.2.

Collation: titlepage unsigned, B-N⁴O², unpaged. The first edition appeared in 1603. The second, which first gave the full text, was printed in 1604. The present is a re-issue of the 1604 edition with the date altered.

BM 1386.

¦The Tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmarke. By William Shakespeare. Newly imprinted and enlarged to almost as much againe as it was, according to the true and perfect Coppy. At London, Printed for Iohn Smethwicke, and are to be sold at his shoppe in Saint Dunstons Church yeard in Fleetstreet. Vnder the Diall. 1611.¦

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 19. 1.

Collation: titlepage unsigned, B-N⁴O², unpaged. Wanting titlepage. Third edition.

BM 1387.

The Tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmarke. Newly Imprinted and inlarged, according to the true and perfect Copy lastly Printed. By William Shakespeare. London, Printed by W. S. for Iohn Smethwicke, and are to be sold at his Shop in Saint Dunstans Church-yard in Fleetstreet: Vnder the Diall.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5³⁄₈). R. 20. 1.

Collation: A-N⁴, unpaged. N 4 blank. The fourth edition, printed between 1611 and 1637, not in 1607 as suggested in the BM Catalogue.

BM 1387.

The Tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark. Newly imprinted and inlarged, according to the true and perfect Copy last Printed. By William Shakespeare. London, Printed by R. Young for John Smethwicke, and are to be sold at his Shop in Saint Dunstans Church-yard in Fleet-street, under the Diall. 1637.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 21. 1.

Collation: A-N⁴, unpaged. Fifth edition.

BM 1387.

The History of Henrie the fourth; With the battell at Shrewsburie, betweene the King and Lord Henry Percy, surnamed Henrie Hotspur of the North. With the humorous conceits of Sir Iohn Falstalffe. At London, Printed by P. S. for Andrew Wise, dwelling in Paules Churchyard, at the signe of the Angell. 1598.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 20. 4.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. First edition.

Sinker 773. BM 790.

The History of Henrie the fourth; With the battell at Shrewsburie, betweene the King and Lord Henry Percy, surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North. With the humorous conceits of Sir Iohn Falstalffe. Newly corrected by W. Shake-speare. At London, Printed by S. S. for Andrew Wise, dwelling in Paules Churchyard, at the signe of the Angell. 1599.

4^o. (7 × 5¹⁄₈). S. 37. 4.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. Second edition.

BM 1387.

¦The History of Henrie the fourth, With the battell at Shrewsburie, betweene the King, and Lord Henry Percy, surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North. With the humorous conceits of Sir Iohn Falstalffe. Newly corrected by W. Shakespeare. London Printed by Valentine Simmes, for Mathew Law, and are to be solde at his shop in Paules Churchyard, at the signe of the Fox. 1604.¦

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5³⁄₄). R. 23. 8.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. Wanting A, B 1, D 2-3 and K. Third edition. The copy in the Bodleian, which appears to be the only other known, wants C 1.

The History of Henrie the fourth, With the Battell at Shrewseburie, betweene the King, and Lord Henrie Percy, surnamed Henrie Hotspur of the North. With the humorous conceites of Sir Iohn Falstaffe. Newly corrected by W. Shakespeare. London, Printed by W. W. for Mathew Law, and are to be sold at his shop in Paules Church-yard, neere vnto S. Augustines Gate, at the signe of the Foxe. 1613.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 21. 2.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. Collated throughout in Capell's hand with the edition of 1608. Fifth edition, the fourth having appeared in 1608.

BM 1387.

The Historie of Henry the Fourth. With the Battell at Shrewseburie, betweene the King, and Lord Henry Percy, surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North. With the humorous conceits of Sir Iohn Falstaffe. Newly corrected. By William Shake-speare. London, Printed by T. P. and are to be sold by Mathew Law, dwelling in Pauls Church-yard, at the Signe of the Foxe, neere S. Austines gate, 1622.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₂). S. 27. 4.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. The sixth edition.

BM 1387.

The Historie of Henry the Fourth: With the battell at Shrewesbury, betweene the King, and Lord Henry Percy, surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North. With the humorous conceits of Sir Iohn Falstaffe. Newly corrected, By William Shake-speare. London, Printed by Iohn Norton, and are to bee sold by William Sheares, at his shop at the great South doore of Saint Pauls-Church; and in Chancery-Lane, neere Serieants-Inne. 1632.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₄). S. 31. 1.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. Seventh edition.

BM 1387.

The Historie of Henry the Fourth: with the Battell at Shrewsbury, betweene the King, and Lord Henry Percy, surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North. With the humorous conceits of Sir Iohn Falstaffe. Newly corrected, By William Shake-speare. London, Printed by John Norton, and are to be sold by Hugh Perry, at his shop next to Ivie-bridge in the Strand, 1639.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₈). S. 29. 4.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. Eighth edition.

BM 1387.

The Second part of Henrie the fourth, continuing to his death, and coronation of Henrie the fift. With the humours of sir Iohn Falstaffe, and swaggering Pistoll. As it hath been sundrie times publikely acted by the right honourable, the Lord Chamberlaine his seruants. Written by William Shakespeare. London Printed by V. S. for Andrew Wise, and William Aspley. 1600.

4^o. (7 × 4³⁄₄). S. 35. 3.

Collation: A-K⁴L², unpaged. Prologue not distinguished from the text. Epilogue at the end. This is the original issue of the first edition. The second issue differs in having six leaves to sheet E, rectifying the omission of Act III. Sc. i.

Sinker 807. BM 1387 (second issue and sheet E of first).

The cronicle History of Henry the fift, With his battell fought at Agin Court in France. Togither with Auntient Pistoll. As it hath bene sundry times playd by the Right honorable the Lord Chamberlaine his seruants. London Printed by Thomas Creede, for Tho. Millington, and Iohn Busby. And are to be sold at his house in Carter Lane, next the Powle head. 1600.

4^o. (6¹⁄₂ × 4³⁄₄). W. 5. 5.

Collation: A-G⁴, unpaged. Wanting G 4 (? blank). First edition.

Sinker 657. BM 790.

The Chronicle History of Henry the fift, With his battell fought at Agin Court in France. Together with Auntient Pistoll. As it hath bene sundry times playd by the Right honorable the Lord Chamberlaine his seruants. London Printed by Thomas Creede, for Thomas Panier, and are to be sold at his shop in Cornhill, at the signe of the Cat and Parrets neare the Exchange. 1602.

4^o. (7 × 4³⁄₄). S. 35. 2.

Collation: A-F⁴G², unpaged. Second edition. Collated throughout in Capell's hand with the editions of 1600 and 1608.

The Chronicle History of Henry the fift, with his battell fought at Agin Court in France. Together with ancient Pistoll. As it hath bene sundry times playd by the Right Honourable the Lord Chamberlaine his Seruants. Printed for T. P. 1608.

4^o. (7¹⁄₂ × 5⁵⁄₈). Q. 12. 2.

Collation: A-G⁴, unpaged. G 4 blank. Third edition.

BM 790.

M. William Shak-speare: his True Chronicle Historie of the life and death of King Lear and his three Daughters. With the vnfortunate life of Edgar, sonne and heire to the Earle of Gloster, and his sullen and assumed humor of Tom of Bedlam: As it was played before the Kings Maiestie at Whitehall vpon S. Stephans night in Christmas Hollidayes. By his Majesties seruants playing vsually at the Gloabe on the Bancke-side. London, Printed for Nathaniel Butter, and are to be sold at his shop in Pauls Church-yard at the signe of the Pide Bull neere S^t. Austins Gate. 1608.

4^o. (7 × 4⁷⁄₈). S. 35. 1.

Collation: titlepage unsigned, B-L⁴, unpaged. First edition(?). On the question of priority see preface to the eighth volume of the Cambridge Shakespeare, and Furness' edition of the play, p. 355.

BM 1388.

M. William Shake-speare, His True Chronicle History of the life and death of King Lear, and his three Daughters. With the vnfortunate life of Edgar, sonne and heire to the Earle of Glocester, and his sullen and assumed humour of Tom of Bedlam. As it was plaid before the Kings Maiesty at White-Hall, vppon S. Stephens night, in Christmas Hollidaies. By his Maiesties Seruants, playing vsually at the Globe on the Banck-side. Printed for Nathaniel Butter. 1608.

4^o. (7¹⁄₂ × 5⁵⁄₈). Q. 11. 4.

Collation: A-L⁴, unpaged. Second edition (?).

BM 1388.

M. William Shake-speare, his True Chronicle History of the life and death of King Lear, and his three Daughters. With the Vnfortunat life of Edgar, sonne and heire to the Earle of Glocester, and his sullen assumed humour of Tom of Bedlam. As it was plaid before the Kings Maiesty at Whit-Hall, vpon S. Stephens night, in Christmas Hollldaies [sic]. By his Maiesties Servants, playing vsually at the Globe on the Bank-side. London. Printed by Jane Bell, and are to be sold at the East-end of Christ-Church. 1655.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₈). S. 31. 4.

Collation: A-L⁴, unpaged. Third edition. Printer's advertisement of books on verso of titlepage.

A Pleasant Conceited Comedie called, Loues labors lost. As it was presented before her Highnes this last Christmas. Newly corrected and augmented By W. Shakespere. Imprinted at London by W. W. for Cutbert Burby. 1598.

4^o. (7 × 5¹⁄₈). S. 37. 3.

Collation: A-I⁴K², unpaged. First edition.

Sinker 713. BM 1389.

Loues Labours lost. A wittie and pleasant Comedie, As it was Acted by his Maiesties Seruants at the Blacke-Friers and the Globe. Written By William Shakespeare. London, Printed by W. S. for Iohn Smethwicke, and are to be sold at his Shop in Saint Dunstones Church-yard under the Diall. 1631.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₄). S. 31. 5.

Collation: A-I⁴K², unpaged. Second edition.

BM 1389.

The excellent History of the Merchant of Venice. With the extreme cruelty of Shylocke the Iew towards the saide Merchant, in cutting a iust pound of his flesh. And the obtaining of Portia, by the choyse of three Caskets. Written by W. Shakespeare. Printed by I. Roberts, 1600.

4^o. (7¹⁄₂ × 5⁵⁄₈). Q. 11. 5.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. First edition. On the question of priority between the two editions of this date see Furnival's introduction to the facsimile edition (1881), and the preface to the second volume of the Cambridge Shakespeare.

Sinker 475. BM 1389.

The most excellent Historie of the Merchant of Venice. With the extreame crueltie of Shylocke the Iewe towards the sayd Merchant, in cutting a iust pound of his flesh: and the obtayning of Portia by the choyse of three chests. As it hath beene diuers times acted by the Lord Chamberlaine his Seruants. Written by William Shakespeare. At London, Printed by I. R. for Thomas Heyes, and are to be sold in Paules Church-yard, at the signe of the Greene Dragon. 1600.

4^o. (7 × 5¹⁄₈). S. 30. 4.

Collation: A-I⁴K², unpaged. Second edition.

Sinker 476. BM 1390.

The most excellent Historie of the Merchant of Venice. With the extreame crueltie of Shylocke the Iewe towards the said Merchant, in cutting a just pound of his flesh: and the obtaining of Portia by the choice of three Chests. As it hath beene divers times acted by the Lord Chamberlaine his Servants. Written by William Shakespeare. London, Printed by M. P. for Laurence Hayes, and are to be sold at his Shop in Fleetbridge. 1637.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₈). S. 31. 3.

Collation: A-I⁴, unpaged. Third edition.

BM 1390.

The most excellent Historie of the Merchant of Venice: With the extreame cruelty of Shylocke the Jew towards the said Merchant, in cutting a just pound of his flesh: and the obtaining of Portia by the choyce of three Chests. As it hath been diverse times acted by the Lord Chamberlaine his Servants. Written by William Shakespeare. London: Printed for William Leake, and are to be solde at his shop at the signe of the Crown in Fleetstreet, between the two Temple Gates. 1652.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5³⁄₈). S. 27. 5.

This is a re-issue of the edition of 1637 with a new titlepage having personae and stationer's advertisement on the verso.

A Most pleasaunt and excellent conceited Comedie, of Syr Iohn Falstaffe, and the merrie Wiues of Windsor. Entermixed with sundrie variable and pleasing humors, of Syr Hugh the Welch Knight, Iustice Shallow, and his wise Cousin M. Slender. With the swaggering vaine of Auncient Pistoll, and Corporall Nym. By William Shakespeare. As it hath bene diuers times Acted by the right Honorable my Lord Chamberlaines seruants. Both before her Majestie, and else-where. London Printed by T. C. for Arthur Iohnson, and are to be sold at his shop in Powles Church-yard, at the signe of the Flower de Leuse and the Crowne. 1602.

4^o. (6⁵⁄₈ × 4³⁄₄). W. 5. 5.

Collation: A-G⁴, unpaged. A 1 blank but for signature. First edition.

A Most pleasant and excellent conceited Comedy, of Sir Iohn Falstaffe, and the merry Wiues of Windsor. With the swaggering vaine of Ancient Pistoll, and Corporall Nym. Written by W. Shakespeare. Printed for Arthur Johnson, 1619.

4^o. (7¹⁄₂ × 5⁶⁄₈). Q. 11. 2.

Collation: A-G⁴, unpaged. Second edition.

BM 1390.

The Merry Wives of Windsor. With the humours of Sir Iohn Falstaffe, As also the swaggering vaine of Ancient Pistoll, and Corporall Nym. Written by William Shake-Speare. Newly corrected. London: Printed by T. H. for R. Meighen, and are to be sold at his Shop, next to the Middle-Temple Gate, and in S. Dunstans Church-yard in Fleet-street, 1630.

4^o. (6⁷⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₄). T. 7. 6.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. K 4 blank. Third edition.

BM 1390.

A Midsommer nights dreame. As it hath beene sundry times publickely acted, by the Right honourable, the Lord Chamberlaine his seruants. Written by William Shakespeare. Imprinted at London, for Thomas Fisher, and are to be soulde at his shoppe, at the Signe of the White Hart, in Fleetestreete. 1600.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5⁵⁄₈). S. 27. 3.

Collation: A-H⁴, unpaged. First edition. On the priority of the two editions of this year see Ebsworth's Introduction to the facsimile edition (1880) and the preface to the second volume of the Cambridge Shakespeare. The present copy belonged to Theobald, who has written the following note on the titlepage: 'Collated with the other Old Quarto, with the same Title, printed by James Roberts in 1600. L. T.' The collations are entered in the margin.

Sinker 822. BM 1390.

A Midsommer nights dreame. As it hath beene sundry times publikely acted, by the Right Honourable, the Lord Chamberlaine his seruants. Written by William Shakespeare. Printed by Iames Roberts, 1600.

4^o. (7¹⁄₂ × 5⁵⁄₈). Q. 11. 3.

Collation: A-H⁴, unpaged. Second edition.

Sinker 474. BM 1390.

Much adoe about Nothing. As it hath been sundrie times publikely acted by the right honourable, the Lord Chamberlaine his seruants. Written by William Shakespeare. London Printed by V. S. for Andrew Wise, and William Aspley. 1600.

4^o. (7 × 5). S. 34. 3.

Collation: A-I⁴, unpaged.

Sinker 806. BM 1390.

The Tragœdy of Othello, The Moore of Venice. As it hath beene diuerse times acted at the Globe, and at the Black-Friers, by his Maiesties Seruants. Written by William Shakespeare. London, Printed by N. O. for Thomas Walkley, and are to be sold at his shop, at the Eagle and Child, in Brittans Bursse. 1622.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5⁵⁄₈). S. 27. 2.

Collation: A²B-M⁴N², paged. Stationer's address to the reader, signed Thomas Walkley. The portion from sheet I onwards has been supplied from a narrower copy. It is however of the same edition although the last line on H 4^v is repeated at the head of I 1, this peculiarity occurring in the other known copies of the first edition.

BM 1390.

The Tragœdy of Othello, The Moore of Venice. As it hath beene diuerse times acted at the Globe, and at the Black-Friers, by his Maiesties Seruants. Written by William Shakespeare. London, Printed by A. M. for Richard Hawkins, and are to be sold at his shoppe in Chancery-Lane, neere Sergeants-Inne. 1630.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5). S. 34. 5.

Collation: A-M⁴, paged. Second edition.

BM 1390.

The Tragœdy of Othello, The Moore of Venice. As it hath beene divers times Acted at the Globe, and at the Black-Friers, by his Majesties Servants. Written by William Shakespeare. The fourth Edition. London, Printed for William Leak at the Crown in Fleet-street, between the two Temple Gates, 1655.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₈). R. 22. 1.

Collation: A-M⁴, paged. Advertisement of books at end. Third edition.

The Tragedie of King Richard the second. As it hath beene publikely acted by the right Honourable the Lorde Chamberlaine his Servants. London Printed by Valentine Simmes for Androw Wise, and are to be sold at his shop in Paules church yard at the signe of the Angel. 1597.

4^o. (6⁷⁄₈ × 4³⁄₄). S. 35. 4.

Collation: A-I⁴K², unpaged. First edition.

Sinker 804.

The Tragedie of King Richard the second. As it hath beene publikely acted by the Right Honourable the Lord Chamberlaine his seruants. By William Shake-speare. London Printed by Valentine Simmes for Andrew Wise, and are to be sold at his shop in Paules churchyard at the signe of the Angel. 1598.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 22. 5.

Collation: A-I⁴, unpaged. Second edition.

Sinker 805. BM 1388.

The Tragedie of King Richard the Second: With new additions of the Parliament Sceane, and the deposing of King Richard. As it hath been lately acted by the Kinges Maiesties seruants, at the Globe. By William Shake-speare. At London, Printed for Matthew Law, and are to be sold at his shop in Paules Church-yard, at the signe of the Foxe. 1615.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 19. 2.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. Wanting K 4 (? blank). Fourth edition. The 'additions' first appeared in 1608, in the third edition, with which the present copy has been throughout collated in Capell's hand.

BM 1389.

The Life and Death of King Richard the second. With new Additions of the Parliament Scene, and the Deposing of King Richard. As it hath beene acted by the Kings Majesties Servants, at the Globe. By William Shakespeare. London, Printed by Iohn Norton. 1634.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5³⁄₈). R. 20. 5.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. Fifth edition.

BM 1389.

The Tragedie of King Richard the third. Conteining his treacherous Plots against his brother Clarence: the pitiful murther of his innocent Nephewes: his tyrannicall vsurpation: with the whole course of his detested life, and most deserued death. As it hath beene lately Acted by the Right honourable the Lord Chamberlaine his seruants. By William Shake-speare. London Printed by Thomas Creede, for Andrew Wise, dwelling in Paules Church-yard, at the signe of the Angell. 1598.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 22. 4.

Collation: A-M⁴, unpaged. Wanting M 4 (? blank). Second edition, the first having appeared in 1597.

Sinker 655. BM 1389.

The Tragedie of King Richard the third. Conteining his treacherous Plots against his brother Clarence: the pittifull murther of his innocent Nephewes: his tyrannicall vsurpation: with the whole course of his detested life, and most deserued death. As it hath bene lately Acted by the Right Honourable the Lord Chamberlaine his seruants. Newly augmented, By William Shakespeare. London Printed by Thomas Creede, for Andrew Wise, dwelling in Paules Churchyard, at the signe of the Angell. 1602.

4^o. (7 × 5). S. 30. 1.

Collation: A-L⁴M², unpaged. Third edition.

BM 1389.

The Tragedie of King Richard the third. Containing his treacherous Plots against his brother Clarence: the pittifull murther of his innocent Nephewes: his tyrannicall vsurpation: with the whole course of his detested life, and most deserued death. As it hath beene lately Acted by the Kings Maiesties seruants. Newly augmented, By William Shake-speare. London, Printed by Thomas Creede, and are to be sold by Mathew Lawe, dwelling in Pauls Church-yard, at the Signe of the Foxe, neare S. Austins gate, 1612.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 19. 3.

Collation: A-L⁴M², unpaged. Sheets I-M have been supplied from a shorter copy. Fifth edition, the fourth having appeared in 1605.

BM 1389.

The Tragedie of King Richard the third. Contayning his treacherous Plots against his brother Clarence: The pittifull murder of his innocent Nephewes: his tyrannicall Vsurpation: with the whole course of his detested life, and most deserued death. As it hath been lately Acted by the Kings Maiesties Seruants. Newly augmented. By William Shake-speare. London, Printed by Thomas Purfoot, and are to be sold by Mathew Law, dwelling in Pauls Church-yard, at the Signe of the Foxe, neere S. Austines gate, 1622.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5). S. 34. 2.

Collation: A-L⁴M², unpaged. Sixth edition.

BM 1389.

The Tragedie of King Richard the third. Contayning his trecherous Plots, against his brother Clarence: The pittifull murther of his inocent Nepthewes [sic]: his tiranous vsurpation: with the whole course of his detested life, and most deserued death. As it hath beene lately Acted by the Kings Maiesties Sernauts [sic]. Newly agmented. By William Shake-speare. London. Printed by Iohn Norton, and are to be sold by Mathew Law, dwelling in Pauls Church-yeard, at the Signe of the Foxe, neere S^t. Anstines [sic] gate, 1629.

4^o. (6³⁄₄ × 5). T. 8. 5.

Collation: A-L⁴M², unpaged. Seventh edition.

BM 1389.

¦The Tragedie of King Richard the third. Contayning his treacherous Plots, against his brother Clarence: The pitifull murder of his innocent Nephewes: his tyranous vsurpation: with the whole course of his detested life, and most deserued death. As it hath beene Acted by the Kings Maiesties Seruants. Written by William Shake-speare. London, Printed by Iohn Norton. 1634.¦

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 21. 4.

Collation: A-L⁴M², unpaged. Wanting A 1, containing titlepage. Eighth edition.

BM 1389.

An excellent conceited Tragedie of Romeo and Iuliet. As it hath been often (with great applause) plaid publiquely, by the right Honourable the L. of Hunsdon his Seruants. London, Printed by Iohn Danter. 1597.

4^o (7¹⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 20. 2.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. Wanting A 1 (? blank). Prologue. From sheet E onwards a smaller type has been used. First edition.

Sinker 781. BM 1391.

The most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedie, of Romeo and Juliet. As it hath beene sundrie times publiquely Acted, by the Kings Maiesties Seruants at the Globe. Newly corrected, augmented, and amended: London Printed for Iohn Smethwick, and are to be sold at his Shop in Saint Dunstanes Church-yard, in Fleetestreete vnder the Dyall. 1609.

4^o. (6³⁄₄ × 5). T. 8. 2.

Collation: A-L⁴M², unpaged. Prologue. The third edition, the second having appeared in 1599.

BM 1391.

¦The most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedie of Romeo and Juli¦et. As it hath beene sundrie times publikely Acted, by the Kings Maiesties Seruants at the Globe. Written by W. Shake-speare. Newly Corrected, augmented, and amended. London, Printed for Iohn Smethwicke, and are to be sold at his Shop in Saint Dunstanes Church-yard, in Fleetstreete vnder the Dyall.

4^o. (7 × 5¹⁄₈). S. 37. 5.

Collation: A-L⁴, unpaged. Prologue pasted over. The copy in the BM has a different titlepage, without the author's name, but is otherwise identical. The fourth edition, printed between 1609 and 1637, not in 1607 as stated in BM catalogue.

BM 1391.

The most Excellent And Lamentable Tragedie of Romeo and Juliet. As it hath been sundry times publikely Acted by the Kings Majesties Servants at the Globe. Written by W. Shake-speare. Newly corrected, augmented, and amended. London, Printed by R. Young for John Smethwicke, and are to be sold at his Shop in St. Dunstans Church-yard in Fleetstreet, under the Dyall. 1637.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5). S. 34. 1.

Collation: A-L⁴, unpaged. The fifth edition.

BM 1391.

A Wittie and pleasant Comedie Called The Taming of the Shrew. As it was acted by his Maiesties Seruants at the Blacke Friers and the Globe. Written by Will. Shakespeare. London, Printed by W. S. for Iohn Smethwicke, and are to be sold at his Shop in Saint Dunstones Church-yard vnder the Diall. 1631.

4^o. (7⁵⁄₈ × 5³⁄₈). Q. 10. 5.

Collation: A-I⁴, unpaged.

BM 1392.

The most lamentable Tragedie of Titus Andronicus. As it hath sundry times beene plaide by the Kings Maiesties Seruants. London, Printed for Eedward [sic] White, and are to be solde at his shoppe, nere the little North dore of Pauls, at the signe of the Gun. 1611.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 19. 4.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. Second edition, the first having appeared in 1600.

BM 40.

The Famous Historie of Troylus and Cresseid. Excellently expressing the beginning of their loues, with the conceited wooing of Pandarus Prince of Licia. Written by William Shakespeare. London Imprinted by G. Eld for R. Bonian and H. Walley, and are to be sold at the spred Eagle in Paules Church-yeard, ouer against the great North doore. 1609.

4^o. (6⁷⁄₈ × 5). T. 7. 1.

Collation: ¶²A2-4 B-L⁴M², unpaged. Wanting M 2 (? blank). Address to the reader. This is the second issue of the first edition, the original titlepage (A 1) being replaced by a half-sheet (¶) containing titlepage and address to the reader.

Lucrece, At London, Printed by P. S. for Iohn Harrison. 1598.

8^o. (4⁷⁄₈ × 3¹⁄₈). *. 19. 1.

Collation: A-D⁸E⁴, unpaged. Epistle dedicatory to Henry Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, signed William Shakespeare. Argument. Collated throughout by Capell with the ed. of 1594. No other copy of this, the second, edition is known.

Sinker 774.

Lucrece. At London, Printed be [sic] N. O. for Iohn Harison. 1607.

8^o. (5¹⁄₈ × 3¹⁄₄). *. 9.

Collation: A-D⁸, unpaged. (A 4 is misprinted B 4). Epistle dedicatory to Henry Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, signed, William Shakespeare. Argument. This is the fourth edition, the third having appeared in 1600.

The Passionate Pilgrime. By W. Shakespeare. At London Printed for W. Iaggard, and are to be sold by W. Leake, at the Greyhound in Paules Churchyard. 1599.

8^o. (4¹⁄₂ × 3¹⁄₄). *. 22. 1.

Collation: A-D⁸, unpaged. A 1 and D 8 blank. Printed on the recto of leaves only, except in sigs. D 5-7. Ornament at head and foot of each printed page. At sig. C 3 is a separate titlepage: 'Sonnets To sundry notes of Musicke' with same imprint as above, (in the present copy the date has been cut away by the binder). The only other copy known which was formerly at Lamport Hall is now at Britwell Court. First edition.

Sinker 801.

Poems: written by Wil. Shake-speare. Gent. Printed at London by Tho. Cotes, and are to be sold by Iohn Benson dwelling in S^t. Dunstans Church-yard. 1640.

8^o. (5¹⁄₄ × 3³⁄₈). *. 10.

Collation: Portrait unsigned, *⁴A-L⁸M⁴, unpaged. Engraved portrait after that by Droeshout, signed W. M. with verses below. Address to the reader signed I. B. (i.e. John Benson). Commendatory verses signed Leon. Digges and Iohn Warren. Duplicate titlepage, as above but without date. At the end of the poems purporting to be by Shakespeare appear commendatory verses signed I. M. (Milton's lines from the second folio), W. B. (i.e. William Basse; the lines first appeared in Donne's poems in 1633), and one copy unsigned; after which is 'An Addition of some Excellent Poems, to those precedent, of Renowned Shakespeare, By other Gentlemen,' of which two are signed B. I. (i.e. Ben Jonson), one F. B. (i.e. Francis Beaumont), and one I. G.

BM 1392.

¦Shake-speares Sonnets. Neuer before Imprinted. At London By G. Eld for T. T. and are to be solde by Iohn Wright, dwelling at Christ Church gate. 1609.¦

4^o. (7 × 5). S. 36. 5.

Collation: A²B-K⁴L², unpaged. Wanting A 1-2, B 1, K 2-L2, supplied in manuscript by Capell. Dedication to 'Mr. W. H.' signed T. T. (i.e. Thomas Thorpe the publisher). 'A Lovers complaint' begins on K 1^v. Some copies bear in the imprint the name of William Aspley in place of Wright's name and address.

BM 1392.

Venus and Adonis.

London, Printed for I. P. 1620.

8^o. (4¹⁄₂ × 3¹⁄₄). *. 22. 2.

Collation: A-C⁸D⁴, unpaged. Wanting D 4 (? blank), sig. C 7 slightly defective. Epistle dedicatory to Henry Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, signed, William Shakespeare. The only other copy of this edition which has been traced was purchased for the Bodleian, but cannot now be found. The ninth edition, the first having appeared in 1593. At the end of this volume, which also contains the 'Passionate Pilgrim' of 1599 is a note in an old handwriting 'Not quite perfect, see 4 or 5 Leaves back; so it cost me but 3 Half-pence.'

SHAKESPEARIAN PLAYS, Pseudo.

The True Chronicle Historie of the whole life and death of Thomas Lord Cromwell. As it hath beene sundry times publikely Acted by the Kings Maiesties Seruants. Written by W. S. London: Printed by Thomas Snodham. 1613.

4^o. (7 × 5¹⁄₈). S. 37. 1.

Collation: A-G⁴, unpaged. Wanting G 4 (? blank). Second edition, the first having appeared in 1602.

BM 1344.

The Lamentable Tragedie of Locrine, the eldest sonne of King Brutus, discoursing the warres of the Britaines, and Hunnes, with their discomfiture: The Britaines victorie with their Accidents, and the death of Albanact. No lesse pleasant then profitable. Newly set foorth, ouerseene and corrected, By W. S. London Printed by Thomas Creede. 1595.

4^o. (6⁷⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₈). S. 37. 2.

Collation: A-K, unpaged. Wanting A 1 (? blank).

Sinker 651. BM 1343.

The London Prodigall. As it was plaide by the Kings Maiesties seruants. By William Shakespeare, London. Printed by T. C. for Nathaniel Butter, and are to be sold neere S. Austins gate, at the signe of the pyde Bull. 1605.

4^o. (7 × 5). S. 34. 4.

Collation: A-G⁴, unpaged.

BM 1393.

The first part Of the true & honorable history, of the Life of Sir Iohn Old-castle, the good Lord Cobham. As it hath bene lately acted by the Right honorable the Earle of Notingham Lord High Admirall of England, his Seruants. Written by William Shakespeare. London printed for T. P. 1600.

4^o. (7¹⁄₂ × 5⁵⁄₈). Q. 12. 1.

Collation: A-K⁴, unpaged. Prologue. Two editions appeared in this year, the other without author's name and printed by V. S. for Thomas Pavier. The play was the work of Drayton, Hathway, Munday, and Wilson.

Sinker 823. BM 1394.

The late, And much admired Play, Called Pericles, Prince of Tyre. With the true Relation of the whole Historie, aduentures, and fortunes of the said Prince: As also, The no lesse strange, and worthy accidents, in the Birth and Life, of his Daughter Mariana. As it hath been diuers and sundry times acted by his Maiesties Seruants, at the Globe on the Banck-side. By William Shakespeare. Imprinted at London for Henry Gosson, and are to be sold at the signe of the Sunne in Pater-noster row, &c. 1609.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 21. 3.

Collation: A-I⁴, unpaged. Wanting I 4 (? blank). This is the first edition. Another edition appeared later in the same year with identically the same titlepage, but it can be distinguished from the present by having the stage-direction on A2 misprinted 'Eneer Gower'. On the question of priority see the preface to the ninth volume of the Cambridge Shakespeare.

BM 1391.

The Late, And much admired Play, called, Pericles, Prince of Tyre. With the true Relation of the whole History, aduentures, and fortunes of the saide Prince. Written by W. Shakespeare. Printed for T. P. 1619.

4^o. (7¹⁄₂ × 5⁵⁄₈). Q. 12. 3.

This forms the third part of the volume, of which 'The Whole Contention' (q.v.) forms the first two. The signatures are continuous throughout the volume and this is the only titlepage which is dated. Fourth edition, the third having appeared in 1611.

BM 1391.

The late, And much admired Play, called Pericles, Prince of Tyre. With the true Relation of the whole History, aduentures, and fortunes of the sayd Prince: Written by Will. Shakespeare: London, Printed by I. N. for R. B. and are to be sould at his shop in Cheapside, at the signe of the Bible. 1630.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 22. 2.

Collation: A-H⁴I², unpaged. The fifth edition. There was another issue of this edition the same year, with a different titlepage in which the imprint occupies only two lines instead of four.

BM 1391.

The late, And much admired Play, called Pericles, Prince of Tyre. With the true Relation of the whole History, adventures, and fortunes of the said Prince. Written by W. Shakespeare. Printed at London by Thomas Cotes, 1635.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5). R. 23. 4.

Collation: A-H⁴I², unpaged. Sixth edition.

BM 1391.

The Puritaine Or the Widdow of Watling-streete. Acted by the Children of Paules. Written by W. S. Imprinted at London by G. Eld. 1607.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5¹⁄₂). R. 23. 3.

Collation: A-H⁴, unpaged. Wanting A 1 (? blank).

BM 1344.

A Yorkshire Tragedie. Not so New, as Lamentable and True. Written by W. Shakespeare. Printed for T. P. 1619.

4^o. (7¹⁄₂ × 5⁵⁄₈). Q. 11. 1.

Collation: titlepage unsigned, A-C⁴D², unpaged. The head-title runs 'All's One, or, One of the four Plaies in one, called a Yorkshire Tragedy. As it was plaid by the Kings Maiesties Players.' Second edition, the first having appeared in 1608.

BM 1394.

SHELTON, Thomas.

The History of Don-Quichote.... n. d. The Second Part of the History of ... Don Quixote.... 1620. See Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de.

SHIRLEY, James.

The Coronation.... 1640. See Beaumont, Francis, and Fletcher, John.

SIDNEY, SirPhilip.

¦An Apologie for Poetrie. Written by the right noble, vertuous, and learned, Sir Phillip Sidney, Knight. Odi profanum vulgus, et arceo. At London, Printed for Henry Olney, and are to be sold at his shop in Paules Church-yard, at the signe of the George, neere to Cheap-gate. Anno. 1595.¦

4^o. (7 × 5). S. 18. 2.

Collation: A-L⁴, unpaged. Wanting sig. A and L 4 (A 1 and L4 ? blank). The two leaves after the titlepage contain address to the reader signed Henry Olney, list of errata, and four sonnets by Henry Constable. There appears to have been another issue the same year differing in titlepage and preliminary matter only. It is entitled 'The Defence of Poesie', is printed for William Ponsonby and does not contain the Constable sonnets. It was under this title and without the sonnets that it was included among the collected works in the 'Arcadia'.

Sinker 814. BM 1405.

The Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia, written by Sir Philippe Sidnei. London Printed by Iohn Windet, for william Ponsonbie. Anno Domini, 1590.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 10.

With the Sidney arms on the titlepage. Collation: A⁴B-2Z⁸, folios numbered. Wanting A 1 (? blank). Epistle dedicatory to the Countess of Pembroke, signed. Printer's note. This first edition is imperfect, breaking off in the middle of the third book. The division into chapters and the arrangement of the verse was the work of the 'ouer-seer of the print'. The edition seems probably to have been printed from a corrected copy of the first portion of the romance left by Sidney in the hands of Fulke Greville, afterwards Lord Brooke (see Greville to Walsingham, August 23, 1586, in the State Papers, quoted by O. Sommer in Introd. to facsimile edition, 1891). The remainder of the romance was made up by the Countess of Pembroke from Sidney's loose papers, and published by Ponsonby in 1593. The rarity of the present edition suggests that the publication of the complete work was intrusted to Ponsonby on condition of his recalling the earlier issue. The 1590 edition cannot be regarded as surreptitious, but there was an attempt at a surreptitious edition in 1586, of which Ponsonby gave warning to Greville. This seems to be the only recorded copy having the printer's name on the titlepage, which is otherwise printed from the same setting up of the type. The text is identical, but slight differences in the type seem to point to the present being the earlier issue.

Sinker 634. BM 1405.

The Countesse Of Pembrokes Arcadia. Written by Sir Philip Sidney Knight. Now the sixt time published, with some new Additions. Also a supplement of a defect in the third part of this Historie, By Sir W. Alexander. London, Printed by W. S. for Simon Waterson. 1627.

F^o. (11¹⁄₄ × 7¹⁄₂). F. 7.

Title within ornamental border. Collation: three leaves unsigned, A-3F⁶, paged. Epistle dedicatory to the Countess of Pembroke, signed. Address to the reader signed H. S. Alexander's addition occupies sigs. 2E 2-2F 5, and at the end is a note signed S. W. A. At sig. 2S 2 begins a sixth book with separate titlepage: 'A sixth Booke, to the Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia: Written by R. B. of Lincolnes Inne Esquire. Sat, si bene; si male, nimium. London, Printed by H. L. and R. Y. 1628.'. Address to the reader signed R. B. (i.e. Richard Beling). At the end of the 'Arcadia' are Sidney's miscellaneous poems, 'Defence of Poesie', 'Astrophel and Stella' and the entertainment at Wansted ('The Lady of May'). This is in reality the ninth edition.

SKELTON, John.

¦Pithy pleasaunt and profitable workes of maister Skelton, Poete Laureate. Nowe collected and newly published. Anno 1568. Imprinted at London in Fletestreate, neare vnto saint Dunstones churche by Thomas Marshe.¦

B. L. 8^o. (5¹⁄₂ × 3⁵⁄₈). *. 3.

Collation: four leaves unsigned (except the third, signed A 4 on verso), A-Z⁸ 2A⁴, unpaged. Wanting all before C 7, D 3 and 6, F 1, 2, 7, K 1-3, L 2, M 1 and 8, N 1-3 and 6, Y 1-5, Z 2-8. (In Dr Sinker's catalogue the defect in sig. Y is erroneously given as 1-4 and 7.) Latin verses on verso of title. Commendatory verses by Churchyard. Table of contents. Three collections under the title of 'certayne bokes cōpyled by Mayster Skelton' had already appeared without date.

Sinker 315. BM 1409.

SKINNER, Stephen.

Etymologicon Linguæ Anglicanæ, Seu Explicatio vocum Anglicarum Etymologica ex propriis fontibus, scil. ex Linguis duodecim; Anglo-Saxonica seu Anglica prisca, notata AS. Runica, Gothica, Cimbrica, seu Danica antiqua, notata Run. Dan. Franco-Theotisca, seu Teutonica vetere, notata Fr. Th. Danica recentiori, notata Dan. rec. Belgica, notata Belg. Teutonica recentiori, notata Teut. Cambro-Britanica, notata C. Br. Franco-Gallica, notata Fr. Italica, notata It. Hispanica, notata Hisp. Latina, notata Lat. Græca, notata Gr.... Accedit Etymologicon Botanicum, ... Accedit & tertio vocum Forensium.... Etymologica expositio, ... Quarto adjectæ sunt Originationes omnium vocum antiquarum Anglicarum, ... Tandem ultimo Etymologicon Onomasticon, ... Omnia Alphabetico ordine in quinque distinctas Classes digesta.... Authore Stephano Skinner, M.D. Londini, Typis T. Roycroft, & prostant venales apud H. Brome sub signo Bombardæ ad occidentale Sancti Pauli latus, R. Clavel, B. Tooke sub signo Navis Cæmeterio Divi Pauli, & T. Sawbridge sub signo trium Iridum in Parva Britannia. M DC LXXI.

F^o. (12 × 8). C. 3.

Collation: A²a²B-D⁴E-V²2A-5V⁴5X², unpaged. License on verso of leaf before titlepage, signed Jo. Cooke and dated Sept. 7, 1668. Address to the reader. Præfatio. Prolegomena Etymologica. Each part begins with a head-title.

SMITH, Sir Thomas.

De recta & emendata Linguæ Anglicæ Scriptione, Dialogus, Thoma Smitho Equestris ordinis Anglo authore. Lutetiæ, Ex officina Roberti Stephani Typographi Regij. M. D. LX VIII. Cum Priuilegio Regis. [Colophon] Exeudebat Robertus Stephanus Typographus Regius, Lutetiæ Parisiorum Idib. Nouembris, Ann. M. D. LXVII.

4^o. (8³⁄₄ × 6¹⁄₄). M. 2. 1.

Collation: *²a-l⁴, folios numbered.

De recta & emendata Linguæ Græcæ Pronuntiatione, Thomæ Smithi Angli, tunc in Academia Cantabrigiensi publici prælectoris, ad Vintoniensem Episcopum Epistola. Lutetiæ, Ex officina Roberti Stephani Typographi Regij. M.D. LXVIII. Cum Priuilegio Regis.

4^o. (8³⁄₄ × 6¹⁄₄). M. 2. 2.

Collation: 2 leaves unsigned (second blank) A-M⁴; folios numbered. Signed at the end: 'Cantabrigiæ 12. Augusti. 1542. Tho. Smithus.'

SOLINUS, Julius.

The excellent and pleasant worke of Iulius Solinus Polyhistor. Contayning the noble actions of humaine creatures, the secretes & prouidence of nature, the description of Countries, the maners of the people: with many meruailous things and strange antiquities, seruing for the benefitt and recreation of all sorts of persons. Translated out of Latin into English, by Arthur Golding, Gent. At London Printed by I. Charlewoode for Thomas Hacket. 1587.

B. L. 4^o. (7 × 5¹⁄₄). T. 1. 3.

Collation: A-2F⁴2G² (without Z), unpaged. Life of Solinus by Iohn Camertes. Solinus' address to Autius. Epistle dedicatory to the same.

Sinker 366. BM 1425.

SOUTHWELL, Robert.

Saint Peters Complaint, With other Poemes. London Imprinted by Iohn Wolfe. 1595.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5³⁄₈). R. 18. 1.

Collation: A-I⁴K², paged. Epistle dedicatory 'The Author to his louing Cosen'. Verses to the reader (two copies). 'Saint Peter's Complaint' ends sheet E, after which follow the miscellaneous poems. By Robert Southwell whose initials appear on the titlepage of some of the later editions. The first edition was probably that published the same year as printed by I[ames]. R[oberts]. for G[abriel]. C[awood]. and of which the present appears to be a piratical reprint.

Sinker 608.

Mœoniæ. Or, certaine excellent Poems and spirituall Hymnes: Omitted in the last Impression of Peters Complaint; being needefull thereunto to be annexed, as being both Diuine and Wittie. All composed by R. S. London Printed by Valentine Sims, for Iohn Busbie 1595.

4^o. (7¹⁄₄ × 5³⁄₈). R. 18. 2.

Collation: A²B-E⁴, paged. Ornament at the foot of each page. Address to the reader, signed I. B. (i.e. John Busbie). By Robert Southwell. The poems in this volume were added to the later editions of 'Saint Peter's Complaint'.

Sinker 802. BM 1341.

SPENSER, Edmund.

Amoretti and Epithalamion. Written not long since by Edmunde Spenser. Printed for William Ponsonby. 1595. [Colophon] Imprinted by P. S. for William Ponsonby.

8^o. (4⁷⁄₈ × 3). *. 18.

Collation: A-H⁸, unpaged. Ornament at head and foot of each page. Part ii. has a separate titlepage with the word 'Epithalamion' and printer's device but no imprint, at sig. G 3. Certain copies have a half-sheet (4 leaves) with sig. ¶ inserted between A 1 and 2, but it is possible that some were issued without this addition. The half-sheet contains an epistle dedicatory to Sir Robert Needham Knight, signed with the stationer's initials and commendatory verses from G. W. senior and G. W. I[unior].

Sinker 770. BM 1438.

Colin Clouts Come home againe. By Ed. Spencer. London Printed for William Ponsonbie. 1595.

4^o. (7³⁄₄ × 5¹⁄₂). Q. 10. 2.

Collation: A-H⁴, unpaged. Epistle dedicatory to Sir Walter Raleigh, signed Ed. Sp. and dated, Kilcolman, Dec. 27, 1591. 'Astrophel', with half-title and dedicated to the Countess of Essex, begins on sig. E 4.

Sinker 650. BM 1438.

Complaints. Containing sundrie small Poemes of the Worlds Vanitie. Whereof the next Page maketh mention. By Ed. Sp. London. Imprinted for William Ponsonbie, dwelling in Paules Churchyard at the signe of the Bishops head. 1591.

4^o. (7¹⁄₈ × 4³⁄₄). S. 29. 1.

Title within woodcut border. Collation: A-Z⁴, unpaged. Z 4 blank. List of contents on verso of general titlepage. Printer's address to the reader. Epistle dedicatory to the Countess of Pembroke, signed E. S. 'The Ruines of Time'. 'The Teares of the Muses' with separate title dated 1591 within same border. Epistle dedicatory to Lady Strange, signed Ed. Sp. 'Vergils Gnat' with dedicatory verses to the Earl of Leicester. 'Prosopopoia. Or Mother Hubberds Tale', with separate title dated 1591 within same border. Epistle dedicatory to Lady Compton and Mountegle, signed Ed. Sp. 'The Ruines of Rome: by Bellay'. 'Muiopotmos, Or The Fate of the Butterflie' with separate title dated 1590 within same border. Epistle dedicatory to Lady Carey, signed E. S. 'Visions of the worlds vanitie'. 'The Visions of Bellay'. 'The Visions of Petrarch formerly translated'.

Sinker 724. BM 1429.

The Faerie Queene. Disposed into twelue books, Fashioning XII. Morall vertues. London Printed for William Ponsonbie. 1590.

4^o. (7 × 5). S. 19.

Collation: A-2P⁸2Q⁴, paged. Dedication to Queen Elizabeth signed Ed. Spenser, on verso of titlepage. Books I-III. Letter to Raleigh signed and dated Jan. 23, 1589. Commendatory verses signed W. R. (i.e. Walter Raleigh), Hobynoll (i.e. Gabriel Harvey), R. S., H. B., W. L., Ignoto. Dedicatory verses from the author to Sir Christopher Hatton, the Earl of Essex, the Earl of Oxford, the Earl of Northumberland, the Earl of Ormond and Ossory, Lord Charles Howard, Lord Grey of Wilton, Sir Walter Raleigh, Lady Carew, 'To all the gracious and beautifull Ladies in the Court', the last two only signed E. S. Errata. More dedicatory verses (mostly duplicates of the above) to Hatton (dupl.), Lord Burleigh (signed E. S.), Oxford (dupl.), Northumberland (dupl.), Earl of Cumberland (signed E. S.), Essex (dupl.), Ormond (dupl.), Howard (dupl.), Lord Hunsdon (signed E. S.), Grey (dupl.), Lord Buckhurst, Sir Fr. Walsingham, (signed E. S.), Sir John Norris (signed E. S.), Raleigh (dupl. signed E. S.), Countess of Pembroke (signed E. S.). On M 5^v is a large woodcut of St George and the dragon at beginning of Book II. On X 7^v spaces have been left for the insertion of some Welsh words. These were filled up in the later copies and in the edition of 1596. The printer was John Wolfe, whose device appears on the titlepage. The first edition of Books I-III.

Sinker 598. BM 1438.

The Faerie Queene. Disposed into twelue bookes, Fashioning XII. Morall vertues. London Printed for William Ponsonbie. 1596.

4^o. (7³⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 6.

Collation: A-2O⁸, paged. Dedication to Queen Elizabeth on verso of titlepage. At the end of the volume are verses signed W. R. (i.e. Walter Raleigh) and Hobynoll (i.e. Gabriel Harvey). Large woodcut of St George and the dragon on M 5^v at beginning of Book II, as in the former edition. The printer was Richard Field, whose device appears on the titlepage. The second edition of Books I-III.

Sinker 747. BM 1438.

The second Part of the Faerie Queene. Containing The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Bookes. By Ed. Spenser. Imprinted at London for William Ponsonby. 1596.

4^o. (7³⁄₈ × 5¹⁄₄). R. 7.

Collation: A-2I⁸2K⁴, paged. Printed by Richard Field, with his device on the titlepage. The first edition of Books IV-VI.

Sinker 748. BM 1438.

[Another copy.]

(7 × 5). S. 18. 1.

The Faerie Queene, disposed into XII. Bookes, Fashioning twelue Morall Vertues. At London. Printed by H. L. for Mathew Lownes. 1609.

F^o. (10¹⁄₂ × 7¹⁄₄). G. 3. 1.

Collation: A-2H⁶2I⁴, paged. 2I 4 blank. Double columns. Dedication to Queen Elizabeth on verso of titlepage. Bks. I-III. Commendatory verses signed W. R. (i.e. Walter Raleigh) and Hobynoll (i.e. Gabriel Harvey). 'The Second Part of the Faery Queene', containing Bks. IV-VI, begins at sig. Q5 with separate titlepage 'Imprinted at London for Mathew Lownes. 1609.'. The fragment of the seventh book 'Of Mutability' first appears in this edition with head-title at sig. 2H 4. The copy described in the Huth catalogue, which has the date in the colophon printed '16012' belongs, as the collation shows, to the edition of 1611, and can only have the earlier titlepage prefixed. The copy of the 'Faery Queen' on the other hand in the collected edition of 1611, there described, is properly that of 1609.

BM 1439.

The Faerie Queen: The Shepheards Calendar: Together with the other Works of England's Arch-Poët, Edm. Spenser: Collected into one Volume, and carefully corrected. Printed by H. L. for Mathew Lownes. Anno Dom. 1611.

F^o. (11¹⁄₄ × 7¹⁄₄). F. 5.

Title within woodcut border originally used in 1593 for Sidney's 'Arcadia'. Collation: A⁶, with two unsigned leaves inserted after A 1, B-P⁶Q⁴R-2H⁶; ¶⁸; A-E⁶F⁴; A⁸; A-L⁶M²; first alphabet only paged. 2H 6, ¶ 8 and F 4 (second alphabet) blank. Wanting A 1 (first alphabet) (? blank). Double columns. Titlepage and dedication to Queen Elizabeth occupying unsigned sheet. 'Faery Queen' Bks I-III, with commendatory verses signed W. R. (i.e. W. Raleigh) and Hobynoll (i.e. G. Harvey) at the end. Bks IV-VI, with separate titlepage 'Imprinted at London for Mathew Lownes. Anno Dom. 1613.' (Some copies, vide infra, have the date 1612, but the difference is in the last figure alone). Bk VII begins with head-title at sig. 2G 6. At the end of this portion appears a colophon with the date printed '16012', followed by one blank leaf. The quire signed ¶ containing letter to Sir Walter Raleigh signed Edm. Spenser and dated Jan. 23, 1589, followed by commendatory verses signed W. R., Hobbynoll (these two same as above), R. S., H. B., W. L., and Ignoto. Also dedicatory verses to Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Burleigh, Earl of Oxford, Earl of Northumberland, Earl of Cumberland, Earl of Essex, Earl of Ormond and Ossory, Lord Ch. Howard, Lord Hunsdon, Lord Grey of Wilton, Lord Buckhurst, Sir Fr. Walsingham, Sir Joh. Norris, Sir Wal. Raleigh and the Countess of Pembroke, each signed E. S., followed by one blank leaf. The second alphabet contains the 'Shepherds Calender'. Separate titlepage with imprint 'At London, Printed by H. L. for Mathew Lownes, and are to be sold at the signe of the Bishops head in Paules Church-yard. 1611'. Contents as in separate edition, with same woodcuts. One leaf blank at end. The single quire A contains 'Prosopopoia' with separate titlepage bearing imprint 'At London, Printed by H. L. for Mathew Lownes. Anno Dom. 1613'. Epistle dedicatory to Lady Compton and Mountegle, signed Ed: Sp. The signatures are continuous throughout the remainder of the volume. 'Colin Clout' with separate titlepage having imprint without date. Epistle dedicatory to Sir W. Raleigh signed Ed. Sp. and dated, Kilcolman, Dec. 27, 1591. 'Astrophel' follows with head-title only. 'Prothalamion' 'Amoretti' 'Epitalamion' 'Hymnes' 'Daphnaida' 'Complaints' and 'Muiopotmos' have each a separate titlepage with imprint dated 1611. Some copies of the present volume appear to have been issued containing the 1609 edition of the 'Faery Queen'; copies in this state are in the Cambridge University and Huth Libraries.

BM 1438.

The Faerie Queen: The Shepheards Calendar: Together with the other Works of England's Arch-Pöet, Edm. Spenser: Collected into one Volume, and carefully corrected. Printed by H. L. for Mathew Lownes. Anno Dom. 1617.

F^o. (11 × 7³⁄₈). F. 6.

Title within woodcut border as above. Collation: A⁶, with two unsigned leaves inserted after A 1, B-P⁶Q⁴R-2H⁶; ¶⁸; A-E⁶F⁴; A⁸; A-L⁶M², paged in first alphabet only. A 1, 2H 6 (first alphabet), ¶ 8 and F 4 (second alphabet), blank. Double columns. In this copy the quire signed ¶ is misplaced after the second alphabet, an arrangement also found in the copy in the Cambridge University Library. It is sometimes found at the end of the volume. The inserted sheet contains titlepage and dedication to Queen Elizabeth. The 'Faery Queen' is the same edition as above (1611), but has the date 1612 on the titlepage to Part II; so also is sig. ¶ and the single quire A containing the 'Prosopopoia'. The remainder is a very close reprint, the contents and collation being identical. The separate titlepages have dates as follows (they are all printed 'by H. L. for Mathew Lownes' except the first): 'Shepheards Calender' with imprint 'London, Printed by Bar: Alsop for Iohn Harrison the elder, and are to bee solde at his shop at the signe of the golden Anker in Pater Noster Row, 1617.'; 'Colin Clout' undated, 'Prothalamion' etc. 1617. The peculiarities observable in the various copies of the collected editions of 1611 and 1617 are best explained on the following hypothesis. On Sept. 3, 1604 W. Ponsonby assigned his right in both parts of the 'Faery Queene' to S. Waterson, who on Nov. 5 in the same year passed it on to M. Lownes, who published an edition in 1609. Two years later the question of a collected edition of Spenser's works arose. Lownes caused a complete edition to be printed, and at the same time determined to use up the remaining copies of the 1609 'Faery Queen'. Instead however of printing the new titlepage on A 1 he caused a single sheet to be printed containing title and dedication, which could be substituted for the 1609 title. A 1 consequently remained blank in the new edition as it is found in the present copy, and the title-sheet was inserted after it. The result of using up the 1609 edition was that the stock of some of the additional matter in the 1611 edition was exhausted before the stock of the 'Faery Queen'. In 1617 a new title-sheet was printed and prefixed to the remainder stock, the additional pieces being reprinted when necessary. Even now some of the original copies of 1609 remained and were issued with the general title and additional matter dated 1617. A copy in this state is in the Library. The first part to run out was the fourth alphabet containing 'Colin Clout' etc., which is always found reprinted in copies having the 1617 titlepage. Perhaps the next was the 'Prosopopoia' which is found dated 1613 in the present copy, but which is undated in the copy in the Cambridge University Library. This last-mentioned copy however has the original edition of the 'Shepherds Calender' dated 1611, while the present copy has the reprint of 1617. How this came to bear the imprint given above requires explanation. The editions of the 'Calender' of 1581 to 1597 were all printed for John Harrison the younger (i.e. John Harrison II) and he probably objected when Lownes issued the work with his own name as publisher in the collected edition of 1611. Before the reprint however was required John Harrison the elder (i.e. John Harrison I) either died or retired from business (1616), whereupon John Harrison II assumed the style of 'the elder' to distinguish himself from a John Harrison IV who had started business in 1603.