Il Pastor Fido (The Faithful Shepherd)

There are two issues of this edition. Greg 629a(i) contains the original title leaf dated 1647. Greg 629a(ii) contains a cancel title leaf dated 1648, advertising additional poems and a discourse on the civil wars of Rome, giving a different author attribution and publisher, and adding a Latin motto. Twelve quires were added to this issue, one at the beginning of the book [πA4] and eleven at the end [2G-2R4]; the additional preliminary quire contains a new dedication, a new address to the reader, and "An Index of the several things contained in this book." See also Greg

Fanshawe, Richard; Guarini, Giovanni Battista

IL PASTOR FIDO, The faithfull Shepherd. A  PASTORALL

Written in Italian by BAPTISTA GVARINI, a  Knight of ITALIE. And now Newly Translated out of the ORIGINALL.

LONDON, Printed by <i>R. Raworth</i>, M DC XLVII.

Engraved portrait on frontispiece, inscribed "Bapt: Guarini the author of Pastor fido æt: suæ LXIII", signed "T: Cross sculpt:" [A1v]

Epistle to: Charles, Prince of Wales (later King Charles II); from: unsigned [A3r]

Engraved illustration of a river god, inscribed "Alfeo. F." [a2v]; two poems to the Prince of Wales (dated 1645 and 1646) [2F1r]

Jun 8, 1647: Entered to Ruth Raworth: "a booke called Il Pastor fido written originally in Italian & now newly translated into English &c. Salvo Iure cuiuscunque".
Feb 6, 1648: Transferred from Ruth Raworth to Humphrey Moseley: "a booke called Il. Pastor fido. or the faithfull Sheaphard &c translated into English by mr ffran: [sic] ffanshaw wth diuers other poems annexed therevnto by the same author".

Il pastor fido the faithful shepherd a pastoral written in Italian by Baptista guarini a knight of Italy and now newly translated out of the original London printed by R. Raworth MDCXLVII

Engraved portrait inscribed "Bapt: Guarini the author of Pastor fido æt: suæ LXIII" with arms below and couplet in English, signed "T: Cross sculpt:" [A1v]


Il Pastor Fido (The Faithful Shepherd)

IL PASTOR FIDO The faithfull  Shepheard WITH An ADDITION of  divers other POEMS Concluding with a short Discourse OF THE LONG CIVILL WARRES  OF ROME. To his Highnesse THE PRINCE OF WALES.

HORAT. Patiarque  vel inconsultus haberi.

LONDON:  Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the  Princes Armes in S. Pauls Church-yard. 1648.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Charles, Prince of Wales (later King Charles II); from: Richard Fanshawe [πA2r]. Epistle to: Charles, Prince of Wales (later King Charles II); from: unsigned [A3r]

"An Index of the severall things contained in this Booke" [πA4r]; engraved illustration of a river god, inscribed "Alfeo. F." [a2v]; two poems to the Prince of Wales (dated 1645 and 1646) [2F1r]; additional poems and translations [2G1r]; "A Summary Discourse of the Civill Warres of Rome" [2Q4r]

Il pastor fido the faithful shepherd with an addition of divers other poems concluding with a short discourse of the long civil wars of Rome to his highness the prince of Wales by Richard Fanshawe esq. Horat patiarque vel inconsultus haberi London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1648


1 The Committee-Man Curried

THE COMMITTEE-MAN CURRIED. A C<small>OMEDY</small> presented to the view of all Men. ... A piece discovering the corruption of Committee-men, and Excise-men; and the unjust sufferings of the Royall party, the divellish hypocrisie of some Roundheads, the revolt for gaine of some Ministers. Not without pleasant mirth, and variety.

[in single column] Nil erit ulterius, quod nostris moribus addat | Posteritas, eadem cupient, facientque minores | Omne in præcipiti  vitium stetit ————

The committee man curried a comedy presented to the view of all men written by S. Sheppard a piece discovering the corruption of committee men and excise men the unjust sufferings of the royal party the devilish hypocrisy of some roundheads the revolt for gain of some ministers not without pleasant mirth and variety nil erit ulterius quod nostris moribus addat posteritas eadem cupient facientque minores omne in praecipiti vitium stetit Printed anno dom 1647


The Country Girl

As it hath beene often Acted with much applause.

Never Printed before. ... London, Printed for A. R. 1647.

Nov 18, 1640: Entered to Abel Roper (1): "a Play called The Country Girle".

The country girl a comedy as it hath been often acted with much applause never printed before by T.B. London printed for A.R. 1647


News Out of the West, or The Character of a Mountebank

Newes out of the West: OR, THE Character of a Mountebank. BEING A DISCOURSE Be[...] Hodge Lether-Pelch, and Tym Hob-[...]yle, Sir Harry-Hart-hole their Land-lord, and his Friend Sir Clement Councell: Also of their Travels from Taunton to LONDON, Their Arrivall at their Physitians Pallace. The Description of it, His Sick and Brain-sick followers, Person and Family. WITH A full Relation of the Medicines hee commonly administers: Their Operation and Danger Represented by them. ALSO, A Relation of their Abuses now suffered and fomented by Authority: With a Remedy set downe, to the Encouragement of Physitians, illustration of the Honour'd Art, and generall Good of the Re-publique.

BY A well-willer to PHYSICK and CHIRVRGERIE, and Deplorer of the now too Common neglect of them.

Printed in the yeare of Grace. M. D C. xLVII.

In the only surviving copy, the title page is damaged and some letters cannot be made out.

News out of the west or the character of a mountebank being a discourse between hodge leather-pelch and Tim Hob-nail sir Harry heart-hole their landlord and his friend sir clement council also of their travels from Taunton to London their arrival at their Physician's palace the description of it his sick and brainsick followers Person and Family with a full relation of the medicines he commonly administers their operation and danger represented by them also a relation of their abuses now suffered and fomented by authority with a remedy set down to the encouragement of Physicians illustration of the honored art and general good of the republic by a well-willer to physic and surgery and deplorer of the now too common neglect of them printed in the year of grace MDCXLVII


The Scottish Politic Presbyter Slain by an English Independent, or The Independents' Victory over the Presbyterian Party

THE Scottish politike Presbyter, Slaine by an English  Indpendent. OR, The Independents Victory over the Presbyterian Party. The  rigour of the Scotch Government, their conniving and bribing: the lewdnesse and  debaucherie of Elders in secret. <i>A Tragi-Comedie</i>.

Diruo & ædifico, muto quadrata rotundis.

The Scottish politic Presbyter slain by an English independent or the independents' victory over the Presbyterian party the rigor of the scotch government their conniving and bribing the lewdness and debauchery of Elders in secret a tragicomedy dirvo et aedifico muto quadrata rotundis Printed in the year 1647


The Amorous War

1 quarto (bibliographically independent and in collection), 1 edition issued in both quarto (bibliographically independent and in collection) and octavo

There are three issues of this edition. Greg 671a(i) contains the original title leaf dated 1648, which does not list any stationers in its imprint; it was issued both as a single-play playbook and in the 1658 Mayne collection (Wing M1480). Greg 671a(ii) contains a cancel slip, listing Davis as publisher, pasted over the imprint of the original title page; it was only issued in the 1658 Mayne collection.

Ovid Lib: I. Amor: Militat omnis Amans; Et  habet sua Castra Cupido.

The amorous war a tragicomedy Ovid Lib I amor militat omnis amans et habet sua castra cupido printed in the year 1648


2 The Committee-Man Curried

The Second Part OF THE COMMITTEE-MAN CURRIED.

[in single column] - - - - - - - Stulta est clementia, cùm tot ubique | Vatibus occurras perituræ parcere Chartæ.

"The argument of the first and second Part of the Committee-man curried" (in verse) [A2r]

"The persons acting who present not in the first Part" [A2v]

The second part of the committee man curried by the first author S.S. stulta est clementia cum tot ubique vatibus occurras periturae parcere Chartae Printed in the year 1647


The Levellers Levelled, or The Independents' Conspiracy to Root Out Monarchy

The Levellers levell'd. OR, The Independents  Conspiracie to root out Monarchie. AN INTERLUDE: ... [in single column] No King, the Levellers do crie, | Let Charles impeached be; | And for his conscience let him die, | When (hey boyes) up go we. | Wee'll have no Ruler, Lord, or Peere, | O're us for to command: | Wee'l levell all alike, we sweare, | And kill those that withstand. | Bring forth the King, chop off his Head,  |   We ne're our wish shall gaine, | Till we upon his trunk do tread, | His Blood must wash our staine. | Roome for these Traitors, now they come | To act upon the Stage: | Strike up lowd musick, Fife and Drum, | For Tumults, War, and Strage.

Written by <i>Mercurius Pragmaticus</i>.

Verses to: Charles I, King; from: Mercurius Pragmaticus [A2r]

The levellers levelled or the independents' conspiracy to root out monarchy an interlude written by Mercurius Pragmaticus no king the levellers do cry let Charles impeached be and for his conscience let him die when hey boys up go we we'll have no ruler lord or peer o'er us for to command we'll level all alike we swear and kill those that withstand bring forth the king chop off his head we ne'er our wish shall gain till we upon his trunk do tread his blood must wash our stain room for these traitors now they come to act upon the stage strike up loud music fife and drum for Tumults war and Strage  nemo me impune lacessit printed in the year 1647


The Amorous War

There are three issues of this edition. Greg 671a(i) contains the original title leaf dated 1648, which does not list any stationers in its imprint; it was issued both as a single-play playbook and in the 1658 Mayne collection (Wing M1480). Greg 671a(ii) contains a cancel slip, listing Davis as publisher, pasted over the imprint of the original title page; it was only issued in the 1658 Mayne collection. See also Greg

Ovid Lib: I. Amor: Militat omnis Amans; Et habet sua Castra Cupido.

OXFORD, Printed for <i>Ric. Davis</i>. 1658.

The amorous war a tragicomedy Ovid Lib I amor militat omnis amans et habet sua castra cupido Oxford printed for Ric. Davis 1658


The Amorous War

There are three issues of this edition. One issue was printed as a quarto with 38 lines per page and issued both as a single-play playbook and in the 1658 Mayne collection (Wing M1480); it exists in two states: in Greg 671b(i), the leaf L4 is blank; in Greg 671b(ii), it contains an advertisement for "A Catalogue of Books Printed for, and are to be sold by Richard Davis at his shop near Oriel Colledge in Oxford." The other issue, Greg 671b(iii), was printed as an octavo with 35 lines per page; it was only issued as a single-play playbook. See also Greg

Ovid. Lib. I. Amor. Militat omnis Amans; Et habet sua Castra Cupido.

OXFORD, Printed for Henry Hall Printed to the University, for RIC. DAVIS. 1659.

The amorous war a tragicomedy by J.M. St. of Ch. Ch. In Oxon ovid lib I amor militat omnis amans et habet sua castra cupido Oxford printed by Henry hall printer to the university for Ric. Davis 1659


The Amorous War

OXFORD, Printed for Henry Hall Printed to the University, for RIC. DAVIS.  1659.

"A Catalogue of Books Printed for, and are to be sold by Richard Davis at his shop near Oriel Colledge in Oxford," which probably dates from 1661 [L4r]


The Amorous War


1 Crafty Cromwell, or Oliver Ordering Our New State

CRAFTIE CROMWELL: OR, OLIVER ordering our New State. A Tragi-Comedie. Wherein is discovered the Trayterous undertakings and  proceedings of the said NOL, and  his Levelling Crew. ... [in single column] Shall Cromwell not be famous made | Unto the after-times, | Who durst a THRONE for to invade, | And  Act the worst of Crimes? | Shall not his Nose DOMINICALL, | In Verse be celebrated? | Shall famous HARRY MARTIN fall, | And not be nominated? | Shall PRIDE the Drayman, JOICE the Taylor, | And all the Holy Crew; | With HAMMOND, now K. CHARLES his Jaylor, | And STAINS, that Holy Jew, | Be read hereafter? (sure they shall) | And if my Muse give ayd, | This shall be their Memoriall, | THESE ROGUES THEIR KING BETRAYD.

"To the Inslaved Commons of England" (in verse) signed "Mercurius Melancholicus" [A2r]

Crafty Cromwell or Oliver ordering our new state a tragicomedy wherein is discovered the Traitorous undertakings and proceedings of the said Nol and his levelling crew written by Mercurius Melancholichus shall Cromwell not be famous made unto the after times who durst a throne for to invade and act the worst of crimes shall not his nose dominical in verse be celebrated shall famous Harry Martin fall and not be nominated shall pride the drayman joyce the tailor and all the holy crew with Hammond now K. Charles his Jailor and staines that holy Jew be read hereafter sure they shall and if my muse give aid this shall be their memorial these rogues their king betrayed printed in the year 1648


2 Crafty Cromwell, or Oliver in His Glory as King

The Second part OF CRAFTY CRVMWELL, OR OLIVER IN HIS  GLORY AS KING. A Trage Commedie Wherin is presented, the late treasonable undertakings, and proceedings, of the Rebells, their murthering of Capt. Burley,  with their underhand workings to betray their KING. ... [in single column] Sit round, and let  us Treason talke | against the Houses twaine, | 'Tis dangerous abroad to walke | and not returne againe. | Here wee can freely sit and sing. | In a melifluos tone, |   And drink full cups unto the King |    Wishing him in his Throne. | Confusion,  Horror, Dreadfull, Hell |   npon the  Rebells wait | So let them pine, who durst Rebell: | and govern by deceit. | The Crimson Devills  wallow now | In pride, and Luxurie |  But Ile their plots Dissect I vow. | and whip their Treacherie. [var.: "Lucurie"]

Written by <i>Marcurius Pragmaticus</i>.

<i>Non ego pro nihilo, Carcere clauses ero</i>.

"To the Readers of my former peece" (in verse) [A2r]

The second part of crafty Cromwell or Oliver in his glory as king a tragicomedy wherein is presented the late treasonable undertakings and proceedings of the rebels their murdering of Capt. burleigh with their underhand workings to betray their king written by Mercurius Pragmaticus sit round and let us treason talk against the houses twain tis dangerous abroad to walk and not return again  here we can freely sit and sing in a mellifluous tone and drink full cups unto the king wishing him in the throne confusion horror dreadful hell upon the rebels wait so let them pine who durst rebel and govern by deceit the crimson devils wallow now in pride and luxury but I'll their plots dissect I vow and whip their treachery Non ego pro nihilo carcere clauses ero London printed in the year 1648


The Devil and the Parliament, or The Parliament and the Devil

THE DEVILL, AND the Parliament: OR, THE PARLIAMENT and the Devill. A Contestation between them for the precedencie. [in single column] Hold, hold, good parliament, Pluto thy freind, | Deserts thee now, 'tis Vaine for to contend.

the devil and the parliament or the parliament and the devil a contestation between them for the precedency hold hold good parliament pluto thy friend deserts thee now tis vain for to contend printed in the year 1648


Ding-Dong, or Sir Pitiful on His Death-bed

DING DONG, OR Sr.  Pitifull Parliament, On  his Death-Bed. His Pulses felt by Doctor KING, and his water cast by Doctor BISHOP. His last Will, and Testament, with his Death, Buriall, and Epitaph. ... [in single column] Hast,  hast, good Sexton, toule the bell; | Even at the point of death | Lies our most blessed Parliament, | And scarce can draw his breath. | Goe call the Doctors; Priviledge, | Thou art his serving creature. | Tell Doctor King, he needs must come, | To helpe restore his Nature. | Runne Directory, hast I say, | Call Doctor Bishop hither; | Tell him, our dying Parliament, | Want  him, and King together. | O Nol, O Tom, O Rainsborow, | O Devill, Foole, and Knave. | Come close the eyes of your Deare State, | And lay him in the grave.

Ding dong or Sir Pitiful parliament on his deathbed his pulses felt by Doctor King and his water cast by Doctor Bishop his last will and testament with his death burial and epitaph by Mercurius Melancholichus haste haste good sexton toll the bell even at the point of death lies our most blessed parliament and scarce can draw his breath go call the doctors privilege thou art his serving creature tell doctor King he needs must come to help restore his nature run directory haste I say call doctor bishop hither tell him our dying parliament want him and king together O Nol O tom O rainsborough O devil fool and knave come close the eyes of your dear state and lay him in the grave printed in the year 1648


The Kentish Fair, or The Parliament Sold to Their Best Worth

THE KENTISH FAYRE. OR, The Parliament sold to their best worth. [in single column] Good Oliver, lend my thy nose. | 'Tis darke, all lights are out: | For now I meane to write in prose, | But guided, by thy snout. |  Black Tom already's at the Faire, | And in his Coach is carried: | His men, mean-while blowne in the Ayre, | And to the Fiends, are married. | Some Citizens, they say will ride, | To buy Knacks for their Wives: | Let Skippon, Skipp-on, as their Guid, | He may protect their lives. |  At Rochester, the Faire is held, | By all good tokens, know it: | A thousand Saints, late, there were feld | As yet the Bridge, can show it.

Printed at <i>Rochester</i>, and are to be sold, to all those that dare buy them. 1648.

the kentish fair or the parliament sold to their best worth good oliver lend me thy nose tis dark all lights are out for now I mean to write in prose but guided by thy snout black tom already's at the fair and in his coach is carried his men meanwhile blown in the air and to the fiends are married some citizens they say will ride to buy knacks for their wives let Skippon skip on as their guide he may protect their lives at rochester the fair is held by all good tokens know it a thousand saints late there were felled as yet the bridge can show it printed at rochester and are to be sold to all those that dare buy them 1648


Medea

Written in Latine by LVCIVS ANNÆVS SENECA. Englished by E. S. Esq; WITH ANNOTATIONS.

Non estis teneris apta Theatra Modis. Ovid.  Amorum. L. 2. Eleg. I.

LONDON,  Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his shop at the  Princes Armes in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1648.

Apr 8, 1654: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a Tragedie called Medea. written in Lat. by Lucius Annæus. Seneca. Englished by Ed: Sherborne Esqr."

Medea a tragedy written in Latin by Lucius annaeus Seneca englished by E.S. Esq. with annotations non estis teneris apta theatra modis ovid amorum L. 2. Eleg. I. London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1648


Mistress Parliament Brought to Bed

Mistres PARLIAMENT Brought to Bed of a Montrous Childe of Reformation. With her 7 Yeers Teeming, bitter Pangs, and hard Travaile, that she hath undergone in bringing forth her first-borne, (Being a Precious Babe of Grace.) With the cruelty of Mistris London her Midwife; and great Affection of Mrs. Synod her Nurse, Mrs. Schisme, Mrs. Priviledge, Mrs. Ordinance, Mrs. Universall Toleration, and Mrs. Leveller her Gossips. [in single column] Ring the Bells backwards; lusty bonfires make | Of purest straw that from pist beds you take; | Your musick be the screeking of a Cart, | And your shrill Songs, found sweeter then a ------ | For joy that Mistres Parliament's brought a bed; | Pray see the Issue of her Maiden-head: | 'Tis but 3 half-pence in: The Sight will please ye, | And of your Grief and melancholly ease you.

Printed in the Yeer of the Saints fear. 1648.

Wing only lists one edition of this play (M2281), while Greg lists two editions (Greg 676a, 676b).

Mistress parliament brought to bed of a monstrous child of reformation with her 7 years teeming bitter pangs and hard travail that she hath undergone in bringing forth her firstborn being a precious babe of grace with the cruelty of mistress London her midwife and great affection of Mrs. Synod her Nurse Mrs. Schism Mrs. Privilege Mrs. Ordinance Mrs. Universal Toleration and Mrs. Leveller her gossips ring the bells backwards lusty bonfires make of purest straw that from pissed beds you take your music be the screeching of a cart and your shrill songs sound sweeter then a for joy that mistress parliament's brought to bed pray see the issue of her maidenhead tis but 3 half-pence in the sight will please you and of your grief and melancholy ease you by Mercurius Melancholicus Printed in the year of the saints' fear 1648


Mistress Parliament Brought to Bed

Mistres. PARLIAMENT Brought to Bed of a Montrous  Childe of Reformation. With her 7 Yeers Teeming, bitter Pangs, and hard Travaile,  that she hath undergone in bringing forth her first-borne, (Being a Precious  Babe of Grace.) With the cruelty of Mistris London her Midwife; and great Affection of Mrs. Synod her Nurse, Mrs. Schisme, Mrs. Priviledge, Mrs. Ordinance, Mrs. Vniversall Toleration, and Mrs. Leveller her Gossips. [in single column] Ring the Bells backwards; lusty  bonfires make | Of purest straw that from pist beds you take; | You musick be  the screeking of a Cart, | And your shrill Songs, found sweeter then a ------ | For joy that Mistres Parliament's brought a bed; | Pray see  the Issue of her Maiden-head: | 'Tis but 3 halfe-pence in: The Sight will please ye, |   And of your Grief and melancholy ease you.


Mistress Parliament Presented in Her Bed

Mistris PARLIAMENT Presented in her Bed, after the  sore travaile and hard labour which she endured last weeek, in the Birth of her  Monstrous Off-spring, the Childe of Deformation. The hopefull fruit of her seven Yeers Teeming, And a most precious Babe of Grace. With the severall Discourses between Mrs. Sedition, Mrs. Schisme, Mrs. Synod her dry-Nurse, Mrs. Iealousie, and others her Gossips. [in single column] Oh sick! oh faint! alas my sight doth faile, | My Members tremble and my Spirits  quaile; | Oh what a chilnesse doth my heart oppresse, | But what the cause of't  is, I know you'le guesse | 'Tis this most hedious Birth doth me a maze, | And much torment me when on it I gaze: | But more when as I thinke what men will conster, | To see th'expected Babe of Grace prove Monster.

Mistress parliament presented in her bed after the sore travail and hard labor which she endured last week in the birth of her monstrous offspring the child of deformation the hopeful fruit of her seven years teeming and a most precious babe of grace with the several discourses between Mrs. Sedition Mrs. Schism, Mrs. Synod her dry-nurse Mrs. Jealousy and others her gossips oh sick oh faint alas my sight doth fail my members tremble and my spirits quail oh what a chillness doth my heart oppress but what the cause of it is I know you'll guess tis this most hideous birth doth me amaze and much torment me when on it I gaze but more when as I think what men will conster to see the expected babe of grace prove monster by Mercurius Melancholicus Printed in the year of the saints' fear 1648


Mistress Parliament, Her Gossiping

Mistris PARLIAMENT Her Gossiping. FULL OF MIRTH, MERRY TALES, chat, and other Pleasant Discourse, Between, [in quadruple columns, joined by pointed brackets; column 1] Mrs. [column 2] Statute. | Iustice. | Truth. [column 3] And Mrs. [column 4] Parliamnt. | Ordinance. | Synod. [in single column, centered below] Mrs. ENGLAND being Moderator. | Mistris PARLIAMENT, that late lay in, | Invites you now unto her Gossipping; | And as the Order is unto this day, | For what you eate, shee'l make you Roundly pay; | Pray Commons eat; Her's Chat and Laughter, | And Committee-Fruit in dishes after: | Fall too and welcome; I have still in store | To prove Her Bawd, Murderer, Witch, and Whore. | Her Tryall's past; shee is condem'd to die, | Her Execution Day drawes nie; | Come Help to guard her to the Gallow-tree, | ENGLAND is freed of all her Miserie.

Printed in the yeer of the Downfall of the Sectaries. 1648.

Mistress parliament her gossiping full of mirth merry tales chat and other pleasant discourse between Mrs Statute Mrs Justice Mrs truth and Mrs parliament mrs ordinance mrs synod mrs England being moderator mistress parliament that late lay in invites you now unto her gossiping and as the order is unto this day for what you eat she'll make you roundly pay pray commons eat here's chat and laughter and committee fruit in dishes after fall to and welcome I have still in store to prove her bawd murderer witch and whore her trial's past she is condemned to die her execution day draws nigh come help to guard her to the gallow tree England is freed of all her misery by mercurius melancholicus printed in the year of the downfall of the sectaries 1648


Mistress Parliament, Her Invitation of Mistress London

Mrs.  PARLIAMENT Her Invitation of Mrs.  LONDON, TO A Thankesgiving  Dinner. For the great and mighty Victorie, which Mr. Horton obtained over Major Powell in Wales. Their Discourse, Desires, Designes, as you may heare from their owne mouthes. Munday 29 of May, in the eight yeare of the Reigne of our soveraigne Lady Parliament. Mrs. PARLIAMENT, her Invitation to Mrs. LONDON. [in single column] Deare Sister know, this is the Day, | On which wee ought to Feast and Pray; | Because the Welsh-men wee did slay | the cleane contrary way. | Now shortly wee must Pray agen, | Because wee kill'd the Surrey men; | Who did assault us, you know when | the cleane contrary way. | By Mrs. Truth principall Secretary in ordinary (pro tempore) to Mrs. Parliament.

mrs. parliament her invitation of mrs. london to a thanksgiving dinner for the great and mighty victory which mr. horton obtained over major powell in wales their discourse desires designs as you may hear from their own mouths monday 29 of may in the eighth year of the reign of our sovereign lady parliament. mrs. parliament her invitation to mrs. london dear sister know this is the day on which we ought to feast and pray because the welsh men we did slay the clean contrary way now shortly we must pray again because we killed the surrey men who did assault us you know when the clean contrary way by mrs. truth principal secretary in ordinary pro tempore to mrs. parliament. printed in the year 1648


A Bartholomew Fairing

A BARTHOLMEW FAIRING, NEW, NEW, NEW: Sent from the Raised Siege before DVBLIN, As a Preparatory PRESENT To the great Thanksgiving-Day. To be  communicated onely to INDEPENDANTS.

<i>LONDON:</i> Printed in the Yeer, 1649.

A Bartholomew fairing new new new sent from the raised siege before Dublin as a preparatory present to the great thanksgiving day to be communicated only to independents London printed in the year 1649


Charles the First

THE FAMOUS TRAGEDIE OF King Charles I. Basely BUTCHERED by those who are, ... IN WHICH IS INCLUDED, The severall Combinations and machinations that brought that incomparable PRINCE to the Block, the overtures hapning at the famous Seige of Colchester, the Tragicall fals of Sir Charls Lucas and Sir George Lisle, the just reward of the Leveller Rainsborough, Hamilton and Bailies Trecheries, In delivering the late Scottish Army into the hands of Cromwell, and the designe the Rebels have, to destroy the ROYAL POSTERITY.

[in single column] Omne nefas proni patare pudoris inanes | Crudeles,  violenti, Importunique tyranni | Mendaces, falsi, perversi, perfidiosi, | Fædifragi, falsis verbis infunda loquentes.

Verses to: Charles II, King; from: unsigned [A2r]

Wing only lists one edition of this play (F384), while Greg lists two editions (Greg 680a, 680b).

The famous tragedy of king Charles I. Basely butchered by those who are omne nefas proni patare pudoris inanes crudeles violenti importunique tyranni mendaces falsi perversi perfidiosi foedifragi falsis verbis infunda loquentes in which is included the several combinations and machinations that brought that incomparable prince to the block the overtures happening at the famous siege of Colchester the tragical falls of sir Charles Lucas and sir George Lisle the just reward of the leveller Rainsborough Hamilton and bailey's treacheries in delivering the late Scottish army into the hands of Cromwell and the design the rebels have to destroy the royal posterity Printed in the year 1649


Charles the First

THE FAMOUS TRAGEDIE OF King Charles I. Basely BUTCHERED by those who are, ... IN WHICH IS  INCLUDED, The severall Combinations and machinations that brought that incomparable PRINCE to the Block, the overtures hapning at the famous Siege of Colchester, the Tragicall falls of Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle, the just  reward of the Leveller Rainsborough, Hamilton and Bailies Treacheries, In delivering the late Scottish Army into the hands of Crumwell, and the designe the Rebells have to destroy the ROYAL POSTERITY.


The Country Captain (Captain Underwit)

1 duodecimo (bibliographically independent and in collection)

Sheet A exists in three states, and sheet C in two states. In Greg 681a(i*), there is a single lace ornament above the HT on A2r. In Greg 681a(i†), there is a lace ornament above and below the HT. In Greg 681a(ii), a leaf containing "A Prologue" and "The Epilogue" was inserted between the leaves A1 and A2; and the original duodecimo leaves C5-C6 were replaced by three octavo leaves containing additions to the text. Both states of 681a(i) are also found in 681a(ii). The states of 681a(i) are classified by Greg as a bibliographically independent issue, whereas 681a(ii) is treated as part of the 1649 Cavendish collection (Wing N877), though Greg notes "there is no evidence" that the play "was ever issued except in company with <i>The Variety</i> [691] in a two-play collection." See also

LATELY PRESENTED By his Majesties Servants at the Blackfryers.

IN S'GRAVE VAN HAGHE. Printed by SAMUELL BROUN English Bookeseller at the Signe of the English Printing house in  the Achter-ome. Anno 1649.

Sep 4(?), 1646: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "these seueral Tragedies & Comedies herevnder mencioned (vizt.) [(Saluo iure cuiusumque) deleted] ... Country Captaine ... by my Lord of Newcastle."

Although this edition is listed as bibliographically independent, Greg notes that "there is no evidence that the piece was ever issued except in company with The Variety in a two-play collection" (Bibliography, 2:801).

The country captain a comedy lately presented by his majesty's servants at the blackfriars in s'gravenhage printed by Samuel Browne English bookseller at the sign of the English printing house in the achterom anno 1649


The Loyal Lovers

LONDON, Printed for Thomas Eglesfield at the Brazen Serpent in St Paul's Church-yard. 1652.

Verses to: "his Honorable Friends"; from: Cosmo Manuche [A2v]. Verses to: "his Honorable Friends"; from: Cosmo Manuche [H3r]

"The Names of the Persons presented" [A2r]

The loyal lovers a tragicomedy written by Major Cosmo Manuche London printed for Thomas Eglesfield at the brazen serpent in St. Paul's Churchyard 1652


The Scots Figaries, or A Knot of Knaves

THE SCOTS FIGGARIES: OR, A Knot of Knaves. A Comedy.

LONDON,  Printed by W. H. for Iohn Tey, at the White-Lion in the Strand, near the New Exchange, 1652.

Epistle to: Robert Dormer (Esquire); from: John Tatham [A2r]

The Scots' Figaries or a knot of knaves a comedy London printed by W.H. for John Tey at the white lion in the strand near the new exchange 1652


The Scots Figaries, or A Knot of Knaves

There are two issues of this edition, varying in the imprint: Greg 711b(*) is dated 1652, and lists "W. H." as printer and Tey as publisher; Greg 711b(†) is dated 1653, and lists Chatfield as publisher and no printer. See also Greg

THE SCOTS FIGGARIES<i>: OR</i>, A Knot of Knaves. A  Comedy.

LONDON, Printed by W. H. for John Tey, at the White Lyon in the Strand, near the New Exchange, 1652.

The Scots' figaries or a knot of knaves a comedy London printed by W.H. for John Tey at the white lion in the strand near the new exchange 1652


The Scots Figaries, or A Knot of Knaves

LONDON,  Printed for Stephen Chatfield, and are to be sold at his shop under St. Dunstans Church in Fleetstreet 1653.

The Scots' figaries or a knot of knaves a comedy London printed for Stephen chatfield and are to be sold at his shop under St. Dunstan's church in fleet street 1653


The Country Captain (Captain Underwit)


The Disease of the House, or The State Mountebank Administering Physic to a Sick Parliament

THE Disease of the House: Or, the STATE MOUNTEBANCK: Administring Physick To a Sick Parliament. With the Merry Conceits of JOHN CAPON, his Antidotes Playsters and Salves to cure Rebellion.

[in single column] His Prologue on the Stage. | Come, come, Me  have an Antidote can Cure | Your Body; me mak't new head, set it on sure | One, two, dree, four, five Generation, | This Paper here, help your sick Nation. | Pa, pa, Ne Purge ne more, begar tis ill —— | And to let Blood will de whole Body kill: | Me have a precious Drugge in this same Box, | Will Cure a Rebels Itch, and help de Pox, | Consumption of de State, and Common-weale, | Back of mine hand, me can it presant heal. | If guilty Conscience trouble you for blood, | Take me dis Pill, begar 'tis very good: | For Perjury, for Steal, for want of Grace, | Me can you Cure in dis very place: | Come Fairfax, Noll, come Bradshaw and de rest, | Here is a Medicine, gives you presant rest; | The price is small; one penny, two, or dree, | To Cure you all; and ease your Miserie.

NOD-NOL, <i>Printed for the </i>Health, <i>Of the Common</i>-wealth, 1649.

The disease of the house or the state Mountebank administering physic to a sick parliament with the merry conceits of John Capon his antidotes plasters and salves to cure rebellion his prologue on the stage come come me have an antidote can cure your body me make it new head set it on sure one two dree four five generation this paper here help your sick nation pa pa ne purge ne more begar tis ill and to let blood will de whole body kill me have a precious drug in this same box will cure a rebel's itch and help de Pox consumption of de state and commonweal back of mine hand me can it present heal if guilty conscience trouble you for blood take me dis pill beggar tis very good for perjury for steal for want of grace me can you cure in dis very place come Fairfax Noll come Bradshaw and de rest here is a medicine gives you present rest the price is small one penny two or dree to cure you all and ease your misery London printed for the health of the commonwealth 1649


Electra

ELECTRA ... With an EPILOGUE, Shewing the Parallell in two Poems, THE RETVRN, and THE RESTAVRATION.

OF SOPHOCLES: PRESENTED TO HER HIGHNESSE THE LADY ELIZABETH; ... By C. W.

Engraved portrait of Prince Charles (later Charles II) on frontispiece [π1v]; engraved portrait of Princess Elizabeth (daughter of Charles I) on second frontispiece [π2r]

Epistle to: Elizabeth, Princess (second daughter of King Charles I); from: "C. W." [¶2r]. Verses to: Elizabeth, Princess(second daughter of King Charles I); from: "H. P." [¶4r]

"The Historicall and Morall Plot of the Tragedy" (in verse) [A3r]

"The Signification of the References" to the commentary [A1r]; "A short extract of the History about the destruction of Troy" [A2r]; special title to "The Epilogue" [E6r]; "The Return" (a poem) [E7r]; "The Restauration" (a poem) [F2r]

The title page is printed in red and black.

Electra of Sophocles presented to her highness the lady Elizabeth with an epilogue showing the parallel in two poems the return and the restoration by C.W. at The Hague for Sam Browne MDCXLIX

Engraved portrait of Prince Charles (later King Charles II) with  view inscribed "Iersey" (where Charles was in 1649) and below “Ætatis suæ.19." [π1v]. Engraved portrait of  Princess Elizabeth (second daughter of King Charles I) with four lines of verse below [π2r]


Love and Honor (The Courage of Love) (The Nonpareilles, or The Matchless Maids)

Written by W. D<small>AVENANT</small> Knight.

Presented by His Majesties Servants at the <i>Black-Fryers</i>.

LONDON, Printed for Hum: Robinson at the Three Pidgeons, and Hum: Moseley at the Princes Armes in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1649.

Sep 4(?), 1646: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "these seueral Tragedies & Comedies herevnder mencioned (vizt.) [(Saluo iure cuiusumque) deleted] ... Love & honor. ... by Sr Wm. Davenant. ... By Sr. Wm. Davenant [sic]".

Love and honor written by W. Davenant knight presented by his majesty's servants at the blackfriars London printed for Hum Robinson at the three pigeons and Hum Moseley at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1649


Love in Its Ecstasy, or The Large Prerogative

LOVE In it's EXTASIE: <i>OR</i>, The large Prerogative. A kind of Royall Pastorall

written long since, by a Gentleman, Student at <i>Æton</i>, and now published.

LONDON, Printed by W. Wilson for Mercy Meighen, Gabriell Bedell, and Thomas Collins, and are to be sold at their shop at Middle Temple gate. 1649.

Meighen, Mercy; Bedell, Gabriel; Collins, Thomas (1)

Love in its ecstasy or the large prerogative a kind of royal pastoral written long since by a gentleman student at Eton and now published multitudine amicarum est salus London printed by W. Wilson for Mercy Meighen Gabriel Bedell and Thomas Collins and are to be sold at their shop at Middle Temple gate 1649


A New Bull-Baiting, or A Match Played at the Town Bull of Ely by Twelve Mongrels

A New Bull-Bayting: OR, A Match Play'd at the TOWN-BULL OF ELY. BY TWELVE MUNGRILLS. VIZ. { 4 ENGLISH  | 4 IRISH | 4 SCOTCH } DOGGS. Iohn Lilburn, Richard Overton, Thomas Prince, and William Walwyn, to Stave and Nose. With his last Will and Testament, and several Legacies bequeathed to the Iuncto, the Councel of State, and Army.  [in single column] Too him my Dogge; ha——loo there; now hee's down: | Bayted to death, and forfeit to the Crown.

NOD-NOL. Printed at the sign of the ♉ by the Hill on the whim-wham side of the Beare-Garden, for the good of the State. 1649.

"His last Will and Testament" subscribed "Oliver Crum-Well. Witnesses, Tho. L. Fairfax. Phil. Pembroke. Joh. Bradshaw, Hen. Mildmay" [B2v]; "His Epitaph" [B4v]

Wing attributes this play to Richard Overton and John Lilburne. Wing L2146 is a duplicate entry for this playbook.

A new bull baiting or a match played at the town bull of Ely by Twelve mongrels Viz. 4 English 4 Irish 4 Scotch dogs John Lilburne Richard Overton Thomas Prince and William Walwyn to Stave and Nose with his last will and testament and several legacies bequeathed to the junto the council of state and army too him my dog ha loo there now he's down baited to death and forfeit to the crown London printed at the sign of the 8 by the hill on the whim wham side of the bear garden for the good of the state 1649


1 Newmarket Fair, or A Parliament Outcry of State Commodities, Set to Sale

A Tragi-COMEDY, called NEW-Market-FAYRE, OR A PARLIAMENT Out-Cry: OF State-Commodities, SET TO SALE.

[in single column] The Prologue sung by the Cryer. | Come, come away, to the Fayre I say, | for now 'tis the Saints Market-Day: | Here be pretty things, 'toys for your new Kings, | Scepters, Crowns, Diamonds, Rings: | Mannors for pleasure, good land for your treasure; | good People, here is measure for measure. | Come Tom and Noll, Iane, Cisse, Sue and Doll, | and wise Aldermen of the City, | See but this Play, and before you goe away | you'l say 'tis wondrous pritty. | Welcom, Welcom, with all my heart, | For now I must goe minde my Part.

Printed at <i>you may goe look</i>. 1649.

A tragicomedy called newmarket fair or a parliament outcry of state commodities set to sale the prologue sung by the crier come come away to the fair I say for now tis the saints' market day here be pretty things toys for your new kings scepters crowns diamonds rings manors for pleasure good land for your treasure good people here is measure for measure come tom and Noll Jane Cis Sue and Doll and wise Aldermen of the city see but this play and before you go away you'll say tis wondrous pretty welcome welcome with all my heart for now I must go mind my part Printed at you may go look 1649


[in single column] The Prologue sung by the Cryer. | Come, come away, to the Fayre I say, | for now 'tis the Saints Market-Day: | Here be pretty things, toys for your new Kings, |  Scepters, Crowns, Diamonds and Rings: | Mannors for pleasure, good land for your treasure; | good People, here is measure for measure. | Come Tom and Noll, Iane, Cisse, Sue, and Doll, | and wise Aldermen of the City, | See but this Play, and before you go away | you'l say tis wondrous pritty. | Welcom, Welcom, with all my heart, | For now the Cryer must mind his Part.

The Second Edition, ... Printed at <i>you may go look</i>. 1649.

Note, "Next Week expect the Second Part" [A4v]

A tragicomedy called newmarket fair or a parliament outcry of state commodities set to sale the prologue sung by the crier come come away to the fair I say for now tis the saints' market day here be pretty things toys for your new kings scepters crowns diamonds and rings manors for pleasure good land for your treasure good people here is measure for measure come tom and Noll Jane Cis Sue and Doll and wise Aldermen of the city see but this play and before you go away you'll say tis wondrous pretty welcome welcome with all my heart for now the crier must mind his part the second edition corrected and amended by the author Printed at you may go look 1649


A Tragi-COMEDY, called NEW-Market-FAYRE OR A PARLIAMENT Out-Cry: OF State-Commodities, SET TO SALE.

[in single column] The Prologue sung by the Cryer. |  Come, come away, to the Fayre I say, | for now 'tis the Saints Market-Day: | Here be pretty things, toys for your new Kings, | Scepters, Crowns, Diamonds and Rings: | Mannors for pleasure, good Lands for your treasure; | good  People, here is measure for measure. | Come Tom and Noll, Iane, Cisse, Sue, and Doll, | and wise Aldermen of the City, | See but this Play,  and before you goe away | you'l say tis wondrous pritty. | Welcome, welcome with all my heart, | For now the Cryer must mind his Part.

The Third Edition, corrected and amended.  Printed at you may go look. 1649.

A tragicomedy called newmarket fair or a parliament outcry of state commodities set to sale the prologue sung by the crier come come away to the fair I say for now tis the saints' market day here be pretty things toys for your new kings scepters crowns diamonds and rings manors for pleasure good land for your treasure good people here is measure for measure come tom and Noll Jane Cis Sue and Doll and wise Aldermen of the city see but this play and before you go away you'll say tis wondrous pretty welcome welcome with all my heart for now the crier must mind his part the third edition corrected and amended Printed at you may go look 1649


2 Newmarket Fair, or Mistress Parliament's New Figaries

The Second Part of the Tragi-COMEDY, Called NEW-Market-FAYRE. OR Mrs.  PARLIAMENTS New Figaryes.

[in single column] Prologue. | Gentlemen, our Poet bids me say, | Ye're Welcome all unto his Second Play; | He prayes you reade; and if you find in it | Nothing but Treason, then expect no witt. | Some Rime there is; he hopes, some Sense, and Reason, | At least to make you say, 'Tis witty Treason. | His Scenes (he vows) do only aime to please | The Publique; and cure  each foul disease | Of Manners in the Government: discry | Where  the State-humors and Diseases lie, | Prescribes a remedy to allay Pride, | Ambition, Treason, Lust, and Deicide. | Corbet will teach you in his part to paint | The Devil in the likness of a Saint. | Which cannot chuse but make proud rebels rage, | To see them selves thus acted on the Stage. | But if you please, now to advance his Playes, | His Market's ended; and hee's Crown'd with Bayes.

Printed at <i>you may go look</i>. 1649.

The second part of the tragicomedy called newmarket fair or Mrs. Parliament's new figaries written by the man in the moon prologue Gentlemen our poet bids me say you're welcome all unto his second play he prays you read and if you find in it nothing but treason then expect no wit some rhyme there is he hopes some sense and reason at least to make you say tis witty treason his scenes he vows do only aim to please the public and cure each foul disease of manners in the government discry where the state humors and diseases lie prescribes a remedy to allay pride ambition treason lust and deicide Corbet will teach you in his part to paint the devil in the likeness of a saint which cannot choose but make proud rebels rage to see themselves thus acted on the stage but if you please now to advance his plays his market's ended and he's crowned with bays printed at you may go look 1649


THE SECOND PART OF THE TRAGI-COMEDY, CALLED NEW-MARKET-FAIRE.  OR Mrs.  PARLIAMENTS NEW FIGARIES.

[in single column] Prologue. | Gentlemen, our Poet bids me say, | Ye're Welcome all unto his Second Play; | He prayes you read; and if you find in it | Nothing but Treason, then expect no Wit. | Some Rime there is; he hopes, some Sense,  and Reason, | At least to make you say, 'Tis witty Treason. | His Scenes (he vowes) do onely aime to please | The Publique; and cure each foul disease | Of Manners in the Government: discry | Where  the State-humours and Diseases lie, | Prescribes a remedy to allay Pride, | Ambition, Treason, Lust, and Deicide. | Corbet will teach you in his part to paint | The Devill in the likenesse of a Saint. | Which cannot chuse but make proud Rebels rage, | To see themselves thus acted on the Stage. | But if you please, now to advance his Playes, | His Markets ended; and he's Crown'd with Bayes.

Printed at <i>you may goe looke</i>, 1649.


The Rebellion of Naples, or The Tragedy of Massenello

THE Rebellion of NAPLES, OR THE TRAGEDY OF  MASSENELLO. Commonly so called: But Rightly TOMASO ANIELLO DI MALFA Generall of the Neopolitans.

WRITTEN By a Gentleman who was an eye-witnes where  this was really Acted upon that  bloudy Stage, the streets of NAPLES. Anno Domini M DC XL VII.

Nec labore, nec judicio, nec magnanimitate, nec  intelligentia: sed jungantur & tunc maxima obtineantur.

Printed at London for J. G. & G. B. at Furnivals-Inne Gate in Holborne, M DC IL.

Engraved folding-leaf frontispiece with image of a sea storm, with hand of God descending from cloud and holding lightning bolts, and a man standing above the city saying "Acchiappato il pesce via la rete" [π1v]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: John Caesar (of Hyde Hall, Hertford); from: "T. B." [A2r]

The rebellion of Naples or the tragedy of Massenello commonly so called but rightly Tomaso Aniello Di Malfa General of the Neapolitans written by a gentleman who was an eyewitness where this was really acted upon that bloody stage the streets of Naples anno domini MDCXLVII nec labore nec iudicio nec magnanimitate nec intelligentia sed iungantur et tunc maxima obtineantur printed at London for J.G. and G.B. at Furnival's inn gate in Holborn MDCIL

Engraved frontispiece inscribed with verses [π1v] (a folding leaf)


The Virgin Widow

CLAUDIAN. Virginis & viduæ sunt rara trophæa pudicæ, Nec miranda satis spectantibus———

LONDON, Printed for R. ROYSTON, at the Angel in Ivie-lane.  M DC XLIX.

"The Stationer to the Reader" signed "R. R." (Richard Royston) [A2r]

The virgin widow a comedy written by Fra. Quarles Claudian Virginis et viduae sunt rara trophaea pudicae nec Miranda satis spectantibus London printed for R. Royston at the angel in Ivy Lane MDCXLIX


The Virgin Widow

The second Edition. LONDON, Printed for R. ROYSTON at the Angel in Ivie-lane. 1656.

The virgin widow a comedy written by Fra. Quarles Virginis et viduae sunt rara trophaea pudicae nec Miranda satis spectantibus the second edition London printed for R. Royston at the angel in Ivy Lane 1656


Women Will Have Their Will, or Give Christmas His Due

WOMEN WILL Have their Will: OR, Give Christmas his Due. In a Dialouge between Mris  Custome,  a Victuallers Wife neere Cripplegate, and Mris  New-come,  a Captains Wife, living in Reformation-Alley, neer Destruction-Street.  [in single column] When Gillian Turn-tripe, Jack-an-apes his Trull, | And Cicely Sly-tricks, Gol-magogs great Gull, | Shall once  begin to Rule and Sway this Land, | Oh, to those Subjects under their  Command!

LONDON:  Printed by E. P. for W. G. 1649.

Two woodcuts on title page, one of a lady and one of a lady in profile

Women will have their will or give Christmas his due in a dialogue between Mistress Custom a victualer's wife near Cripplegate and Mistress Newcome a captain's wife living in Reformation alley near Destruction street when Gillian turn-tripe jackanapes his trull and cicely sly-tricks gol-magog's great Gull shall once begin to rule and sway this land oh to those subjects under their command London printed by E.P. for W.G. 1649


The Variety

Lately presented by His Majesties Servants at the <i>Black-Friers</i>.

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Princes Armes in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1649.

Sep 4(?), 1646: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "these seueral Tragedies & Comedies herevnder mencioned (vizt.) [(Saluo iure cuiusumque) deleted] ... Varieties ... by my Lord of Newcastle."

Greg lists this edition as bibliographically independent, though he notes that there is "no evidence" it was "ever issued separately" (Bibliography, 3:1032). Wing only lists it under the collection number (N877). Annals dates the first production of this play to 1639-1642, but N. W. Bawcutt supplies a transcript of Henry Herbert's license from 1641: "Variety Com: with several reformations made by Shirley 1641. My Lod Newcastle, as is said hath some hand in it. 1641 allowed upon review without exception" (The Control and Censorship of Caroline Drama [Clarendon, 1996], 209).

The variety a comedy lately presented by his majesty's servants at the blackfriars London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the Prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1649


The Guardian (Cutter of Coleman Street)

The preliminaries exist in two states: Greg 693a(ii) contains a cancel title leaf, adding "The Actors Names" and "The Scene London" [A1v], while in Greg 693a(i), A1v is blank; the two title pages differ only in spelling and formatting. See also Greg

Acted before Prince CHARLES his  Highness, at Trinity-Colledge in CAMBRIDGE, upon  the twelfth of March, 1641.

LONDON, Printed  for John Holden, at the Anchor in the New Exchange. 1650.

The printer attribution is from ESTC, citing the Pforzheimer Catalogue.

The guardian a comedy acted before prince Charles his highness at Trinity college in Cambridge upon the twelfth of March 1641 Written by Abraham Cowley London printed for John Holden at the anchor in the new exchange 1650


The Guardian (Cutter of Coleman Street)

Acted before Prince CHARLS His HIGHNESS at Trinity-Colledg in Cambridge,  upon the twelfth of March, 1641.

LONDON, Printed  for JOHN HOLDEN at the Anchor in the New-Exchange, 1650.


The Distracted State

Written in the Yeer, 1641. By <i>J. T.</i> Gent.

LONDON, Printed by W. H. for Iohn Tey, and are to be sold at his shop at  the Sign of the White Lion in the Strand, neer the New Exchange, 1651.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: John Sedley, Baronet [var.: "William"]; from: John Tatham [A2r]

Nov 23, 1650: Entered to John Tey: "a Tragedy called the distracted State written in the yeere 1641 by Iohn Tatham".

The distracted state a tragedy written in the year 1641 by J.T. Gent seditiosi sunt reipublicae ruina London printed by W.H. for John Tey and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the white lion in the strand near the new exchange 1651


Astraea, or Love's True Mirror

ASTRÆA, OR, True Love's Myrrour. A PASTORAL.

[in single column] Pace floret Amor, | Humilitate Innocentia.

LONDON, Printed by R. White, for Henry Cripps, and Lodowick Lloyd, and are to be sold at their Shop in Popes-Head-Alley. 1651.

Engraved portrait bust on frontispiece, signed "T. Cross sculpsit" [A1v]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Mary (Villiers) Stuart, Duchess of Lennox and Richmond; from: Leonard Willan [A3r]

"The Scene" [A5v]; two alternative songs [A6v]

Astraea or true love's mirror a pastoral composed by Leonard willan Gent Pace floret amor humilitate innocentia London printed by R. White for Henry Cripps and Lodowick Lloyd and are to be sold at their shop in Pope's head alley 1651

Engraved portrait (with six lines of verse below subscribed "Leo: Willan ipse Scripsit") signed "T. Cross sculpsit" [A1v]


Hippolytus

HIPPOLITUS ... Together with divers other Poems of the  same Authors.

Translated out of SENECA. By EDMUND PRESTWICH.

[in single column] Verum pone moras, & studium lucri, | Nigrorumq; memor, dum licet ignium, | Misce stultitiam conciliis brevem.

LONDON, Printed by G. D. for George Boddington, at the Signe of the Crown in Chancery-lane neere the Rolls. 1651.

6: by "Ja: Shirley"; "Char. Cotton"; "Cromwel Stanhop"; "Ric. Rogers"; "Edward Williams"; "Mat. Carter" [B1r]

"To the Iudicious Reader" signed "Edmund Prestwich" [A7r]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Mrs. Anne Leedes; from: Edmund Prestwich [A3v]

Verses in place of frontispiece [A1v]; "Comments" [E6r]; "Diverse Select Poems. By the same Author" [F4r]

Hippolytus translated out of Seneca by Edmund Prestwich together with divers other poems of the same author's verum pone moras et studium lucri nigrorumque memor dum licet ignium misce stultitiam conciliis brevem London printed by G.D. for George Boddington at the sign of the crown in Chancery lane near the rolls 1651


The Jovial Crew, or The Devil Turned Ranter

THE JOVIALL CREW, OR, The Devill turn'd RANTER: Being a Character of The roaring Ranters of these Times. Represented in a COMEDIE, CONTAINING A true Discovery of the cursed Conversations, prodigious Pranks, monstrous Meetings, private Performances, rude Revellings, garrulous Greetings, impious and incorrigible Deporements of a Sect (lately sprung up amongst us) called Ranters. Their Names sorted to their severall Natures, and both lively presented in Action.

Woodcut frontispiece of map of Britain, with devil riding in a chariot drawn by demons and two puritans sitting on a hill [A1v]

Written by S. S. Gent. Licensed and Published according to Order: FJNJS. [C2r]

The jovial crew or the devil turned ranter being a character of the roaring ranters of these times represented in a comedy containing a true discovery of the cursed conversations prodigious pranks monstrous meetings private performances rude revellings garrulous greetings impious and incorrigible deportments of a sect lately sprung up amongst us called ranters their names sorted to their several natures and both lively presented in action London printed for W. Lee 1651


Marcus Tullius Cicero

THE TRAGEDY OF THAT  FAMOVS  ROMAN ORATOVR Marcus Tullius CICERO.

LONDON, Printed  by Richard Cotes, for John Sweeting at the Angell in Popes-head Alley, 1651.

Title page in red and black. Wing attributes this play to Fulke Greville, Baron Brooke.

The tragedy of that famous roman orator Marcus Tullius Cicero London printed by Richard Cotes for John Sweeting at the angel in Pope's head alley 1651


The Prince of Prigs' Revels

An Excellent COMEDY, Called, The PRINCE OF PRIGGS  REVELS: OR, The Practises of that grand Thief Captain JAMES HIND, Relating  Divers of his Pranks and Exploits, ... <i>Repleat with various Conceits, and Tarltonian Mirth, suitable to the Subject</i>.

never heretofore published by any. ... LONDON, Printed for G. HORTON, 1651.

An excellent comedy called the prince of Prigs' revels or the practices of that grand thief captain James Hind relating divers of his pranks and exploits never heretofore published by any replete with various conceits and Tarltonian mirth suitable to the subject written by J.S. London printed for G. Horton 1651


The Bastard

LONDON, Printed for M. M. T. Collins, and Gabriell Bedell, and are to be sold at their shop at the Middle-Temple-gate in Fleet-street, 1652.

Wing attributes this play to Cosmo Manuche.

The bastard a tragedy London printed for M.M. T. Collins and Gabriel Bedell and are to be sold at their shop at the middle temple gate in Fleet street 1652


Plutophthalmia Plutogamia (Hey for Honesty, Down with Knavery)

Пλοντοφθαλμία Пλοντογαμία. A PLEASANT COMEDIE,  Entituled <i>HEY FOR HONESTY, DOWN WITH KNAVERY</i>.

Translated out of Aristophanes his Plutus, By THO: RANDOLPH. Augmented and Published by F. J.

[in single column] Dives Fabula sum satis superque: | At Pauper satis & super Poeta.

<i>London</i>, Printed in the Year 1651.

"The Preface to the Reader" signed "F. I." [A2v]

Epistle to: "the Truly Vertuous and Accomplisht Gent. [blank] the Publisher of this Comedy wisheth Health and Happinesse everlasting"; from: "F. I." [A2r]

"The Argument or Subject of the Comedy" [A3v]

Plutophthalmia Plutogamia A pleasant comedy entitled hey for honesty down with knavery translated out of Aristophanes his Plutus by Tho. Randolph augmented and published by F.J. dives fibula sum satis superque at pauper satis et super poeta London printed in the year 1651


The Just General

LONDON, Printed for M. M. T. C. and G. Bedell, and are to be sold at their Shop at the Middle Temple gate in Fleetstreet, 1652.

"Prologue, To the Reader" [A4r]; "Epilogue, to the Reader" [K2r]

Epistle to: James Compton, 3rd Earl of Northampton; and Lady Isabella (Sackville) Compton; from: Cosmo Manuche [A3r, misprinted A2]

"The Names of the Persons presented" [A4v]

Nov 29, 1651: Entered to Mercy Meighen, Gabriel Bedell, and Thomas Collins (1): "A Tragicomedie called the Iust generall".

Title page in red and black. The printer attribution is from ESTC, citing the Pforzheimer Catalogue.

The just general a tragicomedy written by Major Cosmo Manuche London printed for M.M. T.C. and G. Bedell and are to be sold at their shop at the middle temple gate in Fleet Street 1652


The Widow

Written by { BEN: JOHNSON. | JOHN FLETCHER.  | THO: MIDDLETON. } Gent.

As it was Acted at the private House in Black-Fryers,  with great Applause, by His late MAjESTIES  Servants.

Printed by the Originall Copy. LONDON, Printed for Humphrey  Moseley and are to be Sold at his Shop, at the Sign of the Princes Arms in  St. Pauls Church-yard. 1652.

"To the Reader" singed "Alexander Gough" [A2r]

Apr 12, 1652: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a Play called The Widdow. Written by Iohn Fletcher & Tho: Middleton [Gent': <i>added</i>]".

Thomas Middleton and Early Modern Textual Culture dates the first production to Winter 1615-1616; Annals dates it to c.1616.

The widow a comedy as it was acted at the private house in blackfriars with great applause by his late majesty's servants written by Ben Jonson John Fletcher Tho Middleton Gent Printed by the original copy London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1652


The Wild Goose Chase

Being the Noble, Last, and Onely Remaines of those Incomparable Drammatists { FRANCIS BEAVMONT, | AND | JOHN  FLETCHER, } Gent. Retriv'd for the publick delight of all the Ingenious; And private Benefit Of { JOHN LOWIN, | And | JOSEPH TAYLOR, } Servants to His late MAJESTIE. By a Person of Honour.

As it hath been Acted with singular Applause at the <i>Black-Friers:</i>

LONDON, Printed for Humpherey Moseley, and are to be sold at the Princes Armes in St. Paules Church-yard. 1652.

5: by "Richard Lovelace"; "Norreys Jephson"; "W. E."; "H: Harington"; "James Ramsey" [A2v]

"The Dedication" to: "the Honour'd, Few, Lovers of Drammatick Poesie"; from: Joseph Lowin; and Joseph Taylor (actors) [A2r]

Sep 4(?), 1646: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "these seueral Tragedies & Comedies herevnder mencioned (vizt.) [(Saluo iure cuiusumque) deleted] ... Wild goose chase. ... by mr Beamont & mr fflesher."
Apr 12, 1652: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "A Play called the Wild-Goose Chase Written by Fra: Beaumont & Iohn Fletcher Gent".

The wild goose chase a comedy as it hath been acted with singular applause at the blackfriars being the noble last and only remains of those incomparable dramatists Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher gent retrieved for the public delight of all the ingenious and private benefit of John Lowin and Joseph Taylor servants to his late majesty by a person of honor ite bonis avibus London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1652


A Jovial Crew, or The Merry Beggars

Presented in a COMEDIE, AT The Cock-pit in Drury-Lane, in the yeer 1641.

Mart. <i>Hic totus volo rideat Libellus</i>.

LONDON: Printed by J. Y. for E. D. and N. E. and are to be sold at the Gun in Ivy-Lane. 1652.

5: by "John Hall"; "J. B."; "Ja. Shirley"; "Jo: Tatham"; "Alex. Brome" [A3r]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Thomas Stanley (poet and classical scholar); from: Richard Brome [A2r]

A jovial crew or the merry beggars presented in a comedy at the cockpit in Drury lane in the year 1641 written by Richard Brome mart. Hic totus volo rideat libellus London printed by J.Y. for E.D. and N.E. and are to be sold at the gun in Ivy lane 1652


Sophompaneas, or Joseph

Sophompaneas, OR IOSEPH. A TRAGEDY. With Annotations.

<i>HVGO GROTIVS</i> HIS ... By FrancCIs GoLDsMIth, Esq;

LONDON, Printed by W. H. and are to be sold by Iohn Hardesty at the Black-spred-Eagle in Duck-lane.

Engraved portrait of Grotius on frontispiece, inscribed "Effigies Hugon[ius]. Grotij", signed "Cross fecit" [π1v]

5: by unsigned; "S. Gott"; "Tho: Berney"; "D. Whitford"; "Sandysius Staunton" [A8r]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Henry Pierrepont, Marquess of Dorchester; from: Francis Goldsmith [A2r, mis-signed B2]. "The Epistle Dedicatory" (of original work) to: Gerardus Vossius; from: Hugo Grotius [A4r].

"The Preface" [A3r]; note headed "Vossius in Addend. l. 2. Institut. Poetic." [A7r]; note on sources [B2v]; engraved portrait of Goldsmith, signed "T. Cross fecit" [B3+1v]; note on the Annotations [E1v]; "Annotations" [E2r]; "Somnium Dramaticum Synesii Iunioris Cognomento Chirosophi" (verses) subscribed "Chirosophus Francisco Chrysergo Grotio, Amicitiæ & Cognominis Ergo" [H7r]; "Hugo Grotius his Consolatory Oration to his Father" by "F. G." [I1r]

The chronogram in the translator's name gives the date 1652.

Hugo Grotius his sophompaneas or Joseph a tragedy with annotations by Francis Goldsmith Esq. London printed by W.H. and are to be sold by John Hardesty at the black spread eagle in Duck Lane

Engraved portrait inscribed "Effigies Hugon. Grotij"  and signed "Cross fecit" [π1v]. Engraved portrait of translator subscribed with four lines of verse and signed "T. Cross fecit" [B3+1v].


The Fatal Contract (The Eunuch)

There are two issues of this edition, varying in the imprint: Greg 714a(i) is dated 1653, and lists "J. M." as publisher; Greg 714a(ii) is dated 1654, and lists Penneycuicke as publisher. See also Greg

THE Fatal Contract, A <i>French</i> TRAGEDY.

Written by William Hemings, Master of Arts of Oxon.

As it was Acted with great Applause by her Majesties SERVANTS.

Printed by the Original Copy. Printed at London for J. M. in the Year, 1653.

"Epistle to: James Compton, 3rd Earl of Northampton; and Lady Isabella (Sackville) Compton; from: " A. T."; and "A. P." [A2r]

Nov (or Dec?) 29, 1653: Entered to Richard Marriot: "The Eunuch a Tragedy".

Greg argues that the Stationers' Register entry to Richard Marriot of "The Eunuch" on November or December 29, 1653, probably does not refer to this play (<i>Bibliography</i>, 2:713).

The fatal contract a French tragedy as it was acted with great applause by her majesty's servants written by William Hemings Master of Arts of Oxon printed by the original copy Printed at London for J.M. in the year 1653


The Fatal Contract (The Eunuch)

Written by William Hemings; Master of Arts of Oxen.

As it Was Acted With Great Applause by her Majesties SERVANTS.

Printed by the Originall Copy. Printed at London for Andrew Pennycuicke, in the Year, 1654

The fatal contract a French tragedy as it was acted with great applause by her majesty's servants written by William Hemings Master of Arts of Oxon printed by the original copy Printed at London for Andrew Penneycuicke in the year 1654


The Queen, or The Excellency of Her Sex

THE QUEEN, OR THE EXCELLENCY OF HER SEX. An  Excellent old Play. Found out by a Person of Honour, and given to the Publisher, ALEXANDER GOUGHE.

[in single column, in Greek] Αυϑις έτ’ άλλο τέταρτον όπì χϑονì πϫλυξοτείρη, |  Ζα`ς Κϩονίδης ποίησε διϗαιότεϩον, ϗ` άρειον | Ήρωιναων ϑεΐον γένΘ, αί ϗαλέονται | Ήμίϑεαι. Hesiod: lib: I.  | [in Latin] ——— Cedat jam Graia vetustas | Peltatas mirata Nurus, jam Volsca  Camillas | Cedat, & Assyrias quæ fœmina flectit habenas | Fama tace, Majore cano ———

LONDON,  Printed by T. N. for Thomas Heath, in Russel Street, Neer the Piazza of Covent-Garden, 1653.

3: by "R. C."; "Edmond Rookwood"; "T. C." [A3r]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Lady Catherine Mohun; from: Alexander Gough (editor) [A2r]

The queen or the Excellency of her sex an excellent old play found out by a person of honor and given to the publisher Alexander Goughe Αυϑις έτ' άλλο τέταρτον όπì χϑονì πϫλυξοτείρη,  Ζα`ς Κϩονίδης ποίησς διϗαιότεϩον, ϗ` άρειον  Ήρωιναων ϑεΐον γένΘ, αί ϗαλέονται  Ήμίϑεαι. Hesiod lib 1 cedat iam graia vetustas peltatas mirata nurus iam volsca camillas cedat et assyrias quae foemina flectit habenas fama tace maiore cano London printed by T.N. for Thomas Heath in Russell street near the piazza of Covent garden 1653


The City Wit, or The Woman Wears the Breeches

1 octavo (bibliographically independent and in collection)

THE CITY WIT, OR, The Woman wears the BREECHES. A  COMEDY.

LONDON, Printed by T. R. for Richard  Marriot, and Thomas Dring, and are to be sold at their Shops in Fleet-street,  1653.

Although this edition is bibliographically independent, Greg notes that there is "no indication" it was "ever issued separately," even though it is "sometimes found so" (<i>Bibliography</i>, 3:1021).

The city wit or the woman wears the breeches a comedy London printed by T.R. for Richard Marriot and Thomas Dring and are to be sold at their shops in Fleet Street 1653


The Damoiselle, or The New Ordinary

THE DAMOISELLE, OR THE NEW ORDINARY. A <i>COMEDY</I>.

The damoiselle or the new ordinary a comedy London Printed by T.R. for Richard Marriot and Thomas Dring and are to be sold at their shops in fleet street 1653


The Brothers (The Politic Father)

AS It was Acted at the private House IN BLACK FRYERS.

Never Printed before. LONDON,  Printed for Humphrey Robinson at the Three Pigeons, and Humphrey Moseley at the Prince Armes in St. Paul's Church-yard. 1652.

Epistle to: Thomas Stanley (poet and classical scholar); from: James Shirley [A3r]

Sep 4(?), 1646: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "these seueral Tragedies & Comedies herevnder mencioned (vizt.) [(Saluo iure cuiusumque) deleted] ... Brothers ... by Mr Shirley".

Although this edition is bibliographically independent and although copies of the plays in the 1653 Shirley collection "sometimes occur singly," Greg writes that there is "no evidence" this play was "ever issued separately" (<i>Bibliography</i>, 3:1123).

The brothers a comedy as it was acted at the private house in blackfriars written by James Shirley never printed before London printed for Humphrey Robinson at the three pigeons and Humphrey Moseley at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1652


The Sisters

AS It was acted at the private House IN <i>BLACK FRYERS</i>,

Never Printed before. LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Robinson at the Three Pigeons, and Humphrey Moseley at the Prince's Arms in St. Paul's Church-yard. 1652.

Epistle to: William Paulet (Esquire); from: James Shirley [A2r]

Sep 4(?), 1646: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "these seueral Tragedies & Comedies herevnder mencioned (vizt.) [(Saluo iure cuiusumque) deleted] ... The Sisters ... by Mr Shirley".

The sisters a comedy as it was acted at the private house in blackfriars written by James Shirley never printed before London printed for Humphrey Robinson at the three pigeons and Humphrey Moseley at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1652


The Shepherd's Paradise

There are two issues of this edition, varying in the imprint: Greg 797a(*) lists Dring as publisher and is dated 1629 (an error); Greg 797a(†) is correctly dated 1659 and lists Starkey as publisher. See also Greg

THE SHEPHEARD'S PARADISE. A <i>COMEDY</i>.

Privately Acted before the Late King <i>Charls</i> by the Queen's Majesty, and Ladies of Honour.

LONDON, Printed for Thomas Dring at the George in Fleet-street nere St. Dunstans Church. 1629.

"Gentlemen" signed "T. D." (Thomas Dring [1]) [A3r]

"To his Friend the Stationer, upon the Shepheard's Paradise" (verses) [A4r]

Sep 27, 1658: Entered to Thomas Dring (1): "a booke called The Shephards Paradice written by a Person of Honour & privately acted by the Queenes Matie. & Ladyes of Honor."

The shepherd's paradise a comedy privately acted before the late king Charles by the queen's majesty and ladies of honor written by W. Montague Esq. London printed for Thomas Dring at the George in Fleet Street near St. Dunstan's Church 1629


The Shepherd's Paradise

LONDON, Printed for John Starkey at the Miter, nere the Middle Temple Gate in Fleet-street. 1659.

The shepherd's paradise a comedy privately acted before the late king Charles by the queen's majesty and ladies of honor written by W. Montague Esq. London printed for John Starkey at the Mitre near the middle temple gate in fleet street 1659


1 Sir Francis Drake

THE HISTORY OF Sr Francis Drake. ... The First Part.

Exprest by Instrumentall and Vocall Musick, and by Art of Perspective in Scenes, &c. ... Represented daily at the Cockpit in Drury-Lane at Three Afternoon Punctually.

LONDON, Printed for Henry Herringman, and are to be sold at his shop at the Anchor in the Lower walk in the New Exchange. 1659.

"The Discription of the Frontispiece" [A2r]

Jan 20, 1659: Entered to Henry Herringman: "a booke called The History of Sr Francis Drake Exprest by Instrumentall & Vocall Musick by Art of Perspective in Scenes &c ye ffirst parte by Sr Will: Davenant."

The history of Sir Francis Drake expressed by instrumental and vocal music and by art of perspective in scenes etc. the first part represented daily at the cockpit in Drury Lane at three afternoon punctually London printed for Henry Herringman and are to be sold at his shop at the anchor in the lower walk in the new exchange 1659


The London Chanticleers

THE LONDON  Chaunticleres. A W<small>ITTY</small> COMOEDY,  Full of Various and Delightfull MIRTH.

Often A<small>CTED</small> with Great Applause

And never before Published. LONDON, Printed for Simon Miller,  at the Star in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1659.

Advertisement of books "newly printed for Simon Miller" (no plays) [E4v]

Jan 28, 1659: Entered to Simon Miller: "a booke called The London Chaunticleres a Witty Comedy &c."

The London Chanticleers a witty comedy full of various and delightful mirth often acted with great applause and never before published London printed for Simon Miller at the star in St. Paul's Churchyard 1659


The Doubtful Heir (Rosania, or Love's Victory)

c.1638 [licensed for stage, Jun 1, 1640]

AS It was Acted at the private House IN <i>BLACK-FRIERS</i>,

Never Printed before. LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Robinson at the three Pigeons, and Humphrey Moseley at the Prince's Arms in St. Paul's Church-yard. 1652.

Epistle to: Edmund Bowyer; from: James Shirley [A3r]

Sep 4(?), 1646: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "these seueral Tragedies & Comedies herevnder mencioned (vizt.) [(Saluo iure cuiusumque) deleted] ... Doubtfull heire ... by Mr Shirley".

Although bibliographically independent and although copies of the plays in the 1653 Shirley collection "sometimes occur singly," Greg writes that there is "no evidence" this edition was "ever issued separately" (<i>Bibliography</i>, 3:1123).

The doubtful heir a tragicomedy as it was acted at the private house in blackfriars written by James Shirley never printed before London printed for Humphrey Robinson at the three pigeons and Humphrey Moseley at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1652


The Imposture (The Impostor)

Never Printed before. LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Robinson at the Three Pigeons, and Humphrey Moseley at the Prince's Armes in St. Paul's Church-yard. 1652.

Epistle to: Robert Bolles, 2nd Baronet; from: James Shirley [A3r]

Sep 4(?), 1646: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "these seueral Tragedies & Comedies herevnder mencioned (vizt.) [(Saluo iure cuiusumque) deleted] ... Imposture. ... by Mr Shirley".

The imposture a tragicomedy as it was acted at the private house in blackfriars written by James Shirley never printed before London printed for Humphrey Robinson at the three pigeons and Humphrey Moseley at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1652


The Cardinal

Not Printed before. LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Robinson at the Three Pigeons, and Humphrey Moseley at the Prince's Arms in St. Paul's Church-yard. 1652.

Epistle to: "G. B. Esq;"; from: James Shirley [A2r, misprinted A3]

"A Catalogue of the Authors Poems already Printed" [F4r]

Sep 4(?), 1646: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "these seueral Tragedies & Comedies herevnder mencioned (vizt.) [(Saluo iure cuiusumque) deleted] ... Cardinall ... by Mr Shirley".

The cardinal a tragedy as it was acted at the private house in blackfriars written by James Shirley not printed before London printed for Humphrey Robinson at the three pigeons and Humphrey Moseley at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1652


The Court Secret

Never Acted, But prepared for the Scene at BLACK-FRIERS.

Never Printed before. LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Robinson at the three Pigeons, and Humphrey Moseley at the Prince's Armes in Saint Paul's Church-yard. 1653.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: William Wentworth, 2nd Earl of Strafford; from: James Shirley [A2r]

Advertisement for "Plays newly printed for Humphrey Moseley" [A4v]

Sep 10, 1653: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a Play called The Court Secret, Written by Iames Shirley."

This play was never acted before the theaters closed in 1642, but Shirley wrote it with the intention that it would be performed by the King's Men at the Blackfriars. Although this edition is bibliographically independent and although copies of the plays in the 1653 Shirley collection "sometimes occur singly," Greg writes that there is "no evidence" this play was "ever issued separately" (<i>Bibliography</i>, 3:1123).

The court secret a tragicomedy never acted but prepared for the scene at blackfriars written by James Shirley never printed before London printed for Humphrey Robinson at the three pigeons and for Humphrey Moseley at the prince's arms in Saint Paul's Churchyard 1653


Alphonsus, Emperor of Germany

There are two issues of this edition, varying in the imprint: Greg 729a(*) lists Moseley as publisher; Greg 729a(†)lists no stationers. See also Greg

THE TRAGEDY OF ALPHONSUS <i>EMPEROUR</i> OF GERMANY

As it hath been very often Acted (with great  applause) at the Privat house in BLACK-FRIERS by his late MAIESTIES Servants.

LONDON, Printed for HUMPHREY MOSELEY, and are to be sold at his Shopp at the Princes-Arms in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1654. [var.: "Church-yard 1654."]

Sep 9, 1653: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a Play called Alphonso, Emperor. of Germany, by Iohn Peele".

The tragedy of Alphonsus Emperor of Germany as it hath been very often acted with great applause at the private house in blackfriars by his late majesty's servants by George Chapman gent London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1654


Alphonsus, Emperor of Germany

The tragedy of Alphonsus Emperor of Germany as it hath been very often acted with great applause at the private house in blackfriars by his late majesty's servants by George Chapman gent London printed in the year 1654


Revenge for Honor (The Parricide)

There are three issues of this edition. Greg 730a(i*) is dated 1654 and lists Marriot as publisher. Another issue is also dated 1654 but lists no stationers in its imprint; its preliminaries exist in two states: Greg 730a(i†) does not include a dedication; in Greg 730a(ii), a dedication was inserted after the title leaf [A1]. The third issue, Greg 730a(iii), is dated 1659, lists Moseley as publisher, and does not contain a dedication. See also Greg

LONDON, Printed for Richard Marriot, in S. Dunstan's Church-yard, Fleetstreet, 1654.

Nov (or Dec?) 29, 1653: Entered to Richard Marriot: "several playes following (vizt) The Paraside or Revenge for honor. by Henry Glapthorne".
Jun 11, 1659: Transferred from Richard Marriot to Humphrey Moseley: "Revenge for honour a Tragedy by Geo: Chapman."

Revenge for honor a tragedy by George Chapman London printed for Richard Marriot in St. Dunstan's Churchyard Fleet Street 1654


Revenge for Honor (The Parricide)

<i>LONDON</i>, Printed in the Yeer 1654.

Revenge for honor a tragedy by George Chapman London printed in the year 1654


Revenge for Honor (The Parricide)

Epistle to: James Compton, 3rd Earl of Northampton; and Lady Isabella (Sackville) Compton; from: William Cartwright; and Curtis Greville (actors) [A1+1r]


Revenge for Honor (The Parricide)

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his shop, at the Prince's Armes in St. Paul's Church-yard. 1659.

Revenge for honor a tragedy by George Chapman London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1659


Appius and Virginia

There are five issues of this edition, the first four varying in the imprint. Greg 733a(i) is dated 1654, and lists Marriot as publisher; Greg 733a(ii) is dated 1654, and lists no stationers; Greg 733a(iii) is dated 1655, and lists no stationers; Greg 733a(iv) is dated 1659, and lists Moseley as publisher. The fifth issue, from 1679, Greg 733a(v), is not included in DEEP. See also Greg

LONDON, Printed for Rich. Marriot, in S. Dunstans Church-Yard Fleet-street, 1654. [var.: "Fleet-street 1654"]

May 13, 1654: Entered to Richard Marriot: "A Play called Appeus and Virginia Tragedy written by Iohn Webster."<br />Jun 11, 1659: Transferred from Richard Marriot to Humphrey Moseley: "Appeus & Virginia a Tragedy by Ion Webster."

Appius and Virginia a tragedy by John Webster London printed for Rich. Marriot in St. Dunstan's Churchyard Fleet Street 1654


Appius and Virginia

Appius and Virginia a tragedy by john Webster printed in the year 1654


Appius and Virginia

Appius and Virginia a tragedy by john Webster printed in the year 1655


Appius and Virginia

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at the Prince's Armes in St. Paul's Church-yard, 1659.

Appius and Virginia a tragedy by John Webster London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1659


Ariadne Deserted by Theseus

ARIADNE Deserted by THESEVS, And Found and Courted by  BACCHUS. A Dramatick Piece Apted for Recitative Musick.

Written and Composed by <i>RICHARD FLECKNO.</i>

Epistle to: Mary (Villiers) Stuart, Duchess of Lennox and Richmond; from: Richard Flecknoe [A2r]

"The Preface. Declaring the Excellency of  Recitative Musick." [A3r]

Ariadne deserted by Theseus and found and courted by Bacchus a dramatic piece apted for recitative music written by Composed by Richard Flecknoe London printed anno dom MDCLIV


The Combat of Love and Friendship

THE COMBAT OF Love <i>and</i> Friendship, A Comedy,

By <i>ROBERT MEAD</i>, sometimes of the same Colledge.

As it hath formerly been presented by the Gentlemen of Ch. Ch. in <i>OXFORD</i>.

LONDON, Printed for M. M. G. Bedell, and T. Collins, at the Middle Temple Gate, Fleetstreet. 1654.

The combat of love and friendship a comedy as it hath formerly been presented by the gentlemen of Ch. Ch. In Oxford by Robert Mead sometimes of the same College London printed for M.M. G. Bedell and T. Collins at the middle temple gate fleet street 1654


The Cunning Lovers

As it was Acted, with great Applause, by their Majesties Servants at the private House in <i>Drury Lane</i>.

LONDON, Printed for Will: Sheares, at the Bible in S. Pauls Churchyard, neare the little North doore, 1654.

The cunning lovers a comedy as it was acted with great applause by their majesties' servants at the private house in Drury lane written by Alexander Brome gent London printed for Will. Sheares at the bible in St. Paul's Churchyard near the little north door 1654


Love's Dominion

The preliminaries exist in two states: Greg 738a(i) contains a dedication [A3r]; Greg 738a(ii) does not contain leaf A3. See also Greg

Love's Dominion, A Dramatique Piece, Full of Excellent Moralitie; Written as a Pattern for the REFORMED STAGE. [var.: "Dominion." (perhaps broken comma); "Moralitie."]

<i>Omne tulit punctum qui miscuit utile dulci</i>.

<i>LONDON</i>, Printed in the Year, 1654.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Lady Elizabeth (Cromwell) Claypole; from: Richard Flecknoe [A3r]

"The Persons Represented, and their Habits" [A8r]

Love's Dominion a dramatic piece full of excellent morality written as a pattern for the reformed stage omne tulit punctum qui miscuit utile dulci London printed in the year 1654


Love's Dominion


Fortune by Land and Sea

FORTUNE BY LAND and SEA. A TRAGI-COMEDY. [<i>var</i>.: with turned "F" in "FORTUNE"]

WRITTEN BY { THO. HAYWOOD. | AND | WILLIAM ROWLY.

As it was Acted with great Applause by the Q<small>UEENS</small> Servants.

LONDON, Printed for John Sweeting at the Angel in Popes-head Alley, and Robert Pollard at the Ben Johnson's Head behind the Exchange. 1655.

Jun 20, 1655: Entered to John Sweeting: "a booke entituled Fortune by Land & Sea a Tragicomedie written by Tho: Heywood & Wm. Rowley".

Fortune by land and sea a tragicomedy as it was acted with great applause by the queen's servants written by Tho. Heywood and William Rowley London printed for John Sweeting at the angel in Pope's head alley and Robert Pollard at the Ben Jonson's head behind the exchange 1655


The Extravagant Shepherd

The Extravagant SHEEPHERD. A Pastorall Comedie,

Written in French by T. Corneille. Englished by T. R. 1654.

HORAT. Aut prodesse solent, aut delectare Poëtæ.

LONDON, Printed by J. G. for Tho: Heath, dwelling in Russel street in Covent-Garden near the Piazza. 1654.

Epistle to: Mrs. Joanna (Granville) Thornhill (of Ollantigh, Kent); from: "T. R." [A2r]

The extravagant shepherd a pastoral comedy written in French by T. Corneille englished by T.R. 1654 Horat aut prodesse solent aut delectare Poetae London printed by J.G. for Tho. Heath dwelling in Russell Street in Covent Garden near the piazza 1654


The Lovesick King

THE Love-sick KING, An English Tragical History: WITH  The Life and Death of Cartesmunda, the fair Nun of Winchester.

LONDON, Printed by Rob. Pollard at  the Ben. Jonson-head behind the Exchange, and John Sweeting at  the Angel in Popes-head-Alley. 1655.

Jun 20, 1655: Entered to John Sweeting: "a booke called The Loue sick King. an English Tragicall History wth the life & death of Cartis Mundy the faire Nunne of Winchester. Written by Anthony Brewer Gentleman."

The lovesick king an English tragical history with the life and death of Cartesmunda the fair nun of Winchester written by Anth. Brewer Gent London printed for Rob. Pollard at the Ben Jonson's head behind the exchange and John Sweeting at the angel in pope's head alley 1655


The Poor Man's Comfort

Written by ROBERT DAUBORNE Master of Arts.

As it was divers times Acted at the Cock-pit in Drury lane with great applause.

LONDON; Printed for Rob: Pollard at Ben-Jonsons head behinde the Exchange; and John Sweeting at the Angel in Popes-head Alley. 1655.

Jun 20, 1655: Entered to John Sweeting: "a booke called The Poore mans Comfort, a Tragicomedie written by Robert Dawborne, mr. of Arts."

The poor man's comfort a tragicomedy as it was divers times acted at the cockpit in Drury Lane with great applause written by Robert Daborne Master of Arts London printed for Rob. Pollard at Ben Jonson's head behind the exchange and John Sweeting at the angel in Pope's head alley 1655


The Twins

WRITTEN BY <i>W. RIDER,</i> Master of Arts.

Acted at the Private House at Salisbury-Court, with general Applause.

LONDON, Printed for Robert Pollard at the Ben Johnson's Head behind the Exchange, and John Sweeting at the Angel in Popes-head Alley. 1655.

Feb 15, 1612: Entered to Edward Blount: "A tragedye called, The Twynnes tragedye by [blank] Niccolls". (Unlikely to have any connection with this play.)
Jun 20, 1655: Entered to John Sweeting: "a booke entituled The Twinnes a TragiComedy written by W. Rider. Mr. A."

The twins a tragicomedy acted at the private house at Salisbury court with general applause written by W. Rider Master of Arts London printed for Robert Pollard at the Ben Jonson's head behind the exchange and John Sweeting at the angel in Pope's head alley 1655


The Clouds

[HT; 3H1r] THE CLOVDS ... Added (not as a Comicall divertisement for the Reader, who can expect little in that kind from a subject so antient, and particular, but) as a necessary supplement to the life of Socrates.

Greg distinguishes between the two issues of the collection The History of Philosophy as 743a(i) and 743a(ii), but The Clouds remains unchanged in both issues.

the clouds of Aristophanes added not as a comical divertissement for the reader who can expect little in that kind from a subject so ancient and particular but as a necessary supplement to the life of socrates


Venus and Adonis

[HT; L5r] Venus and Adonis.: <i>A Masque</i>.

Greg distinguishes between the three issues of the collection as 768a(i), 76a(ii), and 768a(iii), but <i>Venus and Adonis</i> remains unchanged in each issue.


Mirza

MIRZA. A Tragedie, Really acted in P<small>ERSIA</small>, in the last Age. Illustrated with Historicall Annotations.

HORAT. [in single column] ——— Rex eris ——— | Si recte facies. Hic MURUS aheneus esto, | Nil conscire sibi, nulla pallescere culpa.

LONDON; Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the signe of the Princes Arms in St. Pauls  Church-yard: and for T. Dring at the George in Fleet-street neer Cliffords Inne.

5: by "J. Hall"' "JO. Quarles"; "Ro. Hills"; "Jo. Cary"; "E. Mannyng" [A3r]

"To the Reader" signed "R. B." [A5v]; note to the "Reader" concerning the "Annotations" [L8v]

Verses to: "his Maiestie"; from: "Baron" [A2r]

Aug 16, 1655: Entered to Humphrey Moseley and Thomas Dring (1): "A Tragedy with Annotacions by Robert Baron Esqr."

Mirza a tragedy really acted in Persia in the last age illustrated with historical annotations the author R.B. esq. Horat Rex eris si recte facies hic murus aheneus esto nil conscire sibi nulla pallescere culpa London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard and for T. Dring at the George in Fleet street near Clifford's inn


Filli di Sciro, or Phillis of Scyros

The end of the playbook exists in two states: Greg 745a(ii) contains a single unsigned leaf with "Errata" after Q4; the leaf is not present in Greg 745a(i). See also Greg

Sidnam, Jonathan; Bonarelli, Guidobaldo de'

<i>FILLI DI SCIRO</i>. OR Phillis of Scyros. An Excellent PASTORALL.

Written in Italian By C. Guidubaldo de' Bonarelli. AND Translated into English, BY J. S. Gent.

LONDON, Printed by J. M. for Andrew Crook, and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Green Dragon in St Paul's Church-yard. 1655.

Filli di sciro or Phyllis of Scyros an excellent pastoral written in Italian by C. Guidubaldo de Bonarelli and translated into English by J.S. gent London printed by J.M. for Andrew Crooke and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the green dragon in St. Paul's Churchyard 1655


The Floating Island (Passions Calmed) (Prudentius)

Written by WILLIAM STRODE, late Orator of the University of OXFORD. The Aires and Songs set by Mr. HENRY LAWES, servant to his late Majesty in his publick and private Musick.

Acted before his Majesty at OXFORD, Aug. 29. 1636. By the  Students of CHRIST-CHURCH.

LONDON, Printed by T. C. for H. Twisford in Vine-court Middle-Temple, N. Brooke at the Angel in Cornhill, and J. Place at Furnivals-Inne-gate. 1655.

Epistle (in verse) to: John Hele (knight); from: William Strode [A2v]

"A Scheme of Posture" or final tableau [F4v]

Twyford, Henry; Brookes, Nathaniel; Place, John (1)

The floating island a tragicomedy acted before his majesty at Oxford Aug 29 1636 by the students of Christ Church written by William Strode late Orator of the university of Oxford the airs and songs set by Mr. Henry Lawes servant to his late majesty in his public and private music London printed by T.C. for H. Twyford in vine court middle temple N. Brookes at the angel in Cornhill and J. Place at Furnival's inn gate 1655


The Gentleman of Venice

1 edition issued in both quarto and octavo (bibliographically independent and in collection)

There are three issues of this edition: Greg 747a(i) was printed in octavo and most likely intended to be included in a reissue of the 1653 Shirley collection (Wing S3486) and was perhaps also issued as a single-play playbook; Greg 747a(ii) was printed from the same setting of type but reimposed in quarto, with altered signatures; it was only issued as a single-play playbook. See also Greg

Presented at the Private house in <i>Salisbury</i> Court by her Majesties Servants.

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his Shop at the Princes Armes in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1655.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Thomas Nightingale, Baronet; from: James Shirley [A2r]

"The names with some small Characters of the Persons" [A3r]

Jul 9, 1653: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a Play called the Gentleman of Venice Written by Iames Shirley."

Greg writes that this bibliographically independent issue and that of The Politician "were no doubt designed as a supplement to Shirley's Six New Plays of 1653, and were either added to the unsold copies of that volume or issued as a small informal collection by themselves. It is not known whether they were ever sold singly though they are occasionally found so" (Bibliography, 2:857).

The gentleman of Venice a tragicomedy presented at the private house in Salisbury court by her majesty's servants written by James Shirley London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1655


The Gentleman of Venice


The Gossips' Brawl, or The Women Wear the Breeches

The Gossips  BRAULE, OR, The WOMEN weare the BREECHES. A Mock COMEDY. [in single column, with some lines joined by pointed brackets] The Actors  Names, | { Nick Pot, a Tapster. | Jone Ruggles, a Dungel-raker. | Doll Crabb, a Fish-woman. | Megg Lant-Ale, a Tub-woman. | Bess  Bung-hole, an Hostice, } | WHO | All to try the Mastery of their Tongues, | New wet their Whistles, Barley-Oyl their Lungs, | Then rais'd with Choller, Spleen and Gaule, | Their Tongues advance, and then begins the Braule.

<i>LONDON</i>, Printed in the Year of Womens honesty, 1655.

The gossips' Brawl or the women wear the breeches a mock comedy the actors names Nick Pot a tapster joan Ruggles a dunghill-raker doll crab a fish woman meg lant-ale a tub woman Bess bunghole an hostess who all to try the mastery of their tongues new wet their whistles barley oil their lungs then raised with choler spleen and gall their tongues advance and then begins the brawl London printed in the year of women's honesty 1655


King John and Matilda

As it was Acted with great Applause by her Majesties Servants at the Cock-pit in Drury-lane.

LONDON, Printed for Andrew Pennycuicke,  in the Year 1655.

"To the knowing Reader" signed "R. D." (Robert Davenport) [A2r]

Epistle to: Montague Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey; from: Andrew Pennycuicke [A2v]

part of "The Names of the Persons" [A1v]

"The Names of the Persons in the Play, and of the Actors that first Acted it on the Stage, and often before their Majesties" [A1v]

King John and Matilda a tragedy as it was acted with great applause by her majesty's servants at the cockpit in Drury lane Written by Robert Davenport Gent London printed for Andrew Penneycuicke in the year 1655


The Politician

There are three issues of this edition. Greg 752a(i) was printed in octavo and most likely intended to be included in a reissue of the 1653 Shirley collection (Wing S3486) and was perhaps also issued as a single-play playbook; Greg 752a(ii) was printed from the same setting of type but reimposed in quarto, with altered signatures; it was only issued as a single-play playbook. See also Greg

Presented at Salisbury Court BY HER MAJESTIES SERVANTS;

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Walter Moyle (Esquire); from: James Shirley [A2r]

"The names and small Characters of the Persons" [A3r]

Sep 9, 1653: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "several Playes following. ... The Polititian, by Iames Shirley."

Greg writes that this bibliographically independent issue and that of The Gentleman of Venice "were no doubt designed as a supplement to Shirley's Six New Plays of 1653, and were either added to the unsold copies of that volume or issued as a small informal collection by themselves. It is not known whether they were ever sold singly though they are occasionally found so" (Bibliography, 2:857).

The politician a tragedy presented at Salisbury court by her majesty's servants written by James Shirley London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1655


The Politician


Polyeuctes, or The Martyr

LONDON, Printed by Tho. Roycroft for G. Bedell and T. Collins, and are to be sold at their Shop at the Middle-Temple Gate in Fleetstreet, 1655.

Polyeuctes or the martyr a tragedy by Sir William Lower London printed by Tho. Roycroft for G. Bedell and T. Collins and are to be sold at their shop at the middle temple gate in Fleet Street 1655


The Careless Shepherdess

THE Careles Shepherdess. A TRAGI-COMEDY ... With an Alphebeticall Catologue of all such Plays that ever were Printed. [<i>var</i>.: "Careless Shepherdes."]

Acted before the KING & QUEEN, And at Salisbury-Court, with great Applause.

[in single column] Pastorem Tittere pingues Pascere oportet oves, deductum | ducere Carmen.

LONDON, Printed for Richard Rogers and William Ley, and are to be sould at Pauls Chaine nere Doctors commons, 1656.

"The Actors" (in "Præludium") [B1r]; "The Actors" [C2v]

"An exact and perfect Catologue of all Playes that are Printed" [M1r]

Oct 22, 1655: Entered to Richard Rogers and William Lee (3): "a book entituled The Carelesse Shepheardesse A pastorall by Thomas Gough Mr. of Arts, wth a Catalogue of all such Plaies as euer were printed".

The careless shepherdess a tragicomedy acted before the king and queen and at Salisbury court with great applause written by T.G. Mr. of Arts Pastorem tityre pingues Pascere oportet oves deductum ducere Carmen with an alphabetical catalogue of all such plays that ever were printed London printed for Richard Rogers and William lee and are to be sold at Paul's Chain near Doctor's commons 1656


The Hectors, or The False Challenge

THE HECTORS: OR THE <i>FALSE CHALLENGE</i>. A COMEDY ... The SCENE LONDON.

LONDON, Printed for G. Bedel, and T. Collins, and are to bee sold at their Shop in the Middle-Temple-Gate in Fleet-street. 1656.

Oct 22, 1655: Entered to George Bedell and Thomas Collins (1): "a booke entituled The Hectors or the false Challenge, a Comedy newly written".

Wing attributes this play to Edmund Prestwich.

The hectors or the false challenge a comedy written in the year MDCLV the scene London London printed for G. Bedell and T. Collins and are to be sold at their shop at the middle temple gate in Fleet Street 1656


1 The Siege of Rhodes

Gathering G exists in two states. Greg 763a(i) contains "The Story Personated" and notes on "The Composition of Vocal Musick" and "The Instrumental Musick" [G1r, verso blank]. Greg 763a(ii) contains "The Story Personated" [G1r], notes on "The Composition of Vocal Musick" and "The Instrumental Musick" [G1v], and a list of musicians by whom "The Instrumental Musick is perform'd" [G1v]. See also Greg

Made a Representation by the Art of Prospective in Scenes, And the Story sung in Recitative Musick. At the back part of Rutland-House in the upper end of Aldersgate-Street, LONDON.

LONDON, Printed by J. M. for Henry Herringman, and are to be sold at his Shop, at the Sign of the Anchor, on the Lower-Walk in the New-Exchange, 1656.

"To the Reader" signed "Will. D’avenant" [A2r]

Aug 27, 1656: Entered to Henry Herringman: "a Maske called The Siege of Rhodes made a representacion by the Art of Prospetiue in Scenes and the Story sung in recitative Musicke by Sr Will[ia]m Davenant. acted at ye back part of Rutland house at ye vpper end of Aldersgatestreet."

"The Story Personated" notes that "The Composition of Vocal Musick was performd'd" for the five entries by "Mr. Henry Lawes," "Capt. Henry Cook," and "Mr. Matthew Lock"; and "The Instrumental Musick was compos'd by Dr Charles Coleman, and Mr George Hudson" [G1r].

The siege of Rhodes made a representation by the art of of perspective in scenes and the story sung in recitative music at the back part of Rutland house in the upper end of Aldersgate street London London printed by J.M. for Henry Herringman and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the anchor on the lower walk in the new exchange 1656


1 The Siege of Rhodes

"The Story Personated" notes that "The Composition of Vocal Musick was performd'd" for the five entries by "Mr. Henry Lawes," "Capt. Henry Cook," and "Mr. Matthew Lock"; notes that "The Instrumental Musick was compos'd by Dr Charles Coleman, and Mr George Hudson" [G1r]; and supplies a list of six musicians by whom "The Instrumental Musick is perform'd" [G1v].


1 The Siege of Rhodes

There is a second issue of this edition from 1663, Greg 763b(ii), which is not included in DEEP.

Made a Representation by the Art of Prospective in Scenes, And the Story sung in Recitative Musick. At the Cock-Pit in DRVRY Lane.

LONDON, Printed by J. M. for Henry Herringman, and are to be sold at his Shop, at the Sign of the Anchor, on the Lower-walk in the New-Exchange, 1659.

The siege of Rhodes made a representation by the art of perspective in scenes and the story sung in recitative music at the cockpit in drury lane London printed by J.M. for Henry Herringman and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the anchor on the lower walk in the new exchange 1659.