The Honest Man's Fortune

Field, Nathan; Massinger, Philip; Fletcher, John

1613 [re-licensed for stage, Feb 8, 1625]

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

Annals gives the date of Henry Herbert's re-license for the stage as 1624, but it is actually from 1625 (see N. W. Bawcutt, The Control and Censorship of Caroline Drama [Clarendon, 1996], 160).


The Queen of Corinth

Field, Nathan; Fletcher, John; Massinger, Philip

<i>Here endeth the Queeue of Cornith.</i> [6C4r]

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


Women Pleased

<i>Here endeth Women pleas'd.</i> [6F3v]

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


A Wife for a Month

<i>Here endeth A Wife for a Moneth</i>. [6I2v]

Sep 4(?), 1646: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "these seueral Tragedies & Comedies herevnder mencioned (vizt.) [(Saluo iure cuiusumque) deleted] ... Wife for a Month. ... by Mr Beamont & mr fflesher."


Wit at Several Weapons

<i>Here endeth Wit at severall Weapons</i>. [6L6v]

Jun 29, 1660: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "the severall Plays following. vizt ... Witt at severall Weapons. ... all Six Copies written by ffra: Beamont & Iohn ffletcher."

The modern author attribution is based on Thomas Middleton and Early Modern Textual Culture, 375-77. In Fredson Bowers, gen. ed., The Dramatic Works in the Beaumont and Fletcher Canon, vol. 10 (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 1996), 751-52, the play is attributed to Thomas Middleton, William Rowley, and John Fletcher.


Cancer

LONDINI, Typis R. C. sumptibus Andr. Crooke, 1648.

Cancer comoedia londini typis R.C. sumptibus Andr. Crooke 1648


Paria

Authore THO. VINCENT, Trin. Colleg. Socio.

<i>Acta coram sereniss. Rege</i> CAROLO:

"Argument" (in English) [R1r]; "The Argument of the Scenes" (in English) [R1v]; "Argumentum" addressed to "Spectatores" [R5v]

Paria acta coram sereniss. Rege carolo autore tho. Vincent trin. Colleg. Socio. londini typis R.C. sumptibus Andr. Crooke 1648


Fragmenta Aurea

Collection of Nondramatic Texts and Adult Professional Plays

FRAGMENTA AVREA. A Collection of all THE INCOMPARABLE PEECES

WRITTEN By Sir JOHN SVCKLING <i>And published by a Friend to perpetuate his memory</i>.

Printed by his owne Copies. LONDON, Prinred for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the signe of the Princes Arms in S. Pauls Church-yard. 1648.

Engraved portrait on frontispiece, inscribed "Obijt anno Ætatis suæ 28.", signed "W. Marshall fecit" [πA1v]

Wilson, William; Griffin, Edward (2); Warren, Thomas (1)

July 24, 1646: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a booke called Poems & letters &c, by Sr. Iohn Sucklyn".

Fragmenta aurea a collection of all the incomparable pieces written by sir john suckling and published by a friend to perpetuate his memory printed by his own copies 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 1648

Engraved portrait inscribed "Obijt anno Ætatis suæ 28." with verses (unsigned) on "Sucklin" below and signed "W. Marshall fecit" [πA1v]


Aglaura

1 folio, 2 octavos (bibliographically independent and in collection), 1 octavo in collection

PRESENTED At the Private House in <i>Black-Fryers</i>, by his Majesties Servants.

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

Special title to alternative ending [E2r]

Apr 18, 1638: Entered to Thomas Walkley: "a Play called Aglaura by Sr. Io: Sucklin knight."
Feb 22, 1648: Transferred from Thomas Walkley to Humphrey Moseley: "Aglaura a play by Sr Iohn Suckling".

Aglaura presented at the private house in blackfriars by his majesty's servants written by Sir John Suckling 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 1648


Valentinian

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


The Fair Maid of the Inn

Fletcher, John; Ford, John; Massinger, Philip; Webster, John (?)

Jun 29, 1660: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "the severall Plays following. vizt ... The Faire Maid of the Inne. ... all Six Copies written by ffra: Beamont & Iohn ffletcher."


Love's Pilgrimage

1616(?) [revised and re-licensed for stage, Sep 16, 1635]

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


Four Plays, or Moral Representations, in One

Unknown; Professional (?); Nonprofessional (?)

[HT; 8D1R] FOVR PLAYES, OR Morall Representations, IN ONE.

Jun 29, 1660: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "the severall Plays following. vizt ... Four Plays or morall Representations in one. all Six Copies written by ffra: Beamont & Iohn ffletcher."

Four plays or moral representations in one


Erotopaignion, or The Cyprian Academy

There are two issues of this collection: Wing B889 is dated 1647; Wing B890 is dated 1648. (Greg distinguishes these two issues as 633-634a(*) and 633-634a(†), but the variant imprints concern the collection as a whole, and the two plays it contains remain unchanged). See also Wing

Collection of Nondramatic Texts and Closet Dramas

[engraved title page; π2r] 'ΕΡΟΤΟΠΑΙΓΙΟΝ Or the CYPRIAN ACADEMY.<br />[letterpress title page; A1r] 'ΕΡΟΤΟΠΑΙΓΙΟΝ Or the CYPRIAN ACADEMY.

[engraved title page] By ROBERT BARON OF Grayes Inne Gent:
[letterpress title page] By ROBERT BARON OF Grayes Inne, Gent.

[engraved title page] Velle pro posse.
[letterpress title page] Velle proposse.

[letterpress title page] LONDON, Printed by W. W. and are to be sold by J. Hardesty. T. Huntington, and T. Jackson at their Shops in Duck-lane. 1648.

Engraved portrait on frontispiece, inscribed "Ætat: Suæ 17", signed "W. Marshall sculpsit"; on engraved title page, image of a knight and lady flanking the title, signed "W. M. sculpsit" [π1v]

14: by "William Beversham"; "Robert Brounrigg"; "J: Hall"; "Tho: Bradford"; "Henry Bold"; "John Gleane"; "Christophorus Baretus" (Latin prose address); "C. B."; "Joh. Quarles" (2); "Charles Cremer"; "Carol. Cremer"; "Wil: Smith"; "Jos. Brown" [A4r]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: James Howell (historian and political writer); from: Robert Baron [A2r]. Epistle to: "the Ladies and Gentlewoemen of England"; from: Robert Baron [A3r, mis-signed A2].

Hardesty, John; Huntington, Thomas; Jackson, Thomas (2)

ΕΡΟΤΟΠΑΙΓΙΟΝ

Erotopaignion or the Cyprian academy by Robert Baron of Gray's inn gent velle proposse London Printed by W.W. and are to be sold by J. Hardesty T. Huntington and T. Jackson at their shops in Duck lane 1648

Erotopaignion or the Cyprian academy by Robert Baron of Gray's Inn Gent. velle pro posse

Engraved portrait inscribed "Ætat: Suæ 17" and signed "W. Marshall sculpsit" with below a Latin couplet signed "John Hobart Gent:" [π1v]

'ΕΡΟΤΟΠΑΙΓΙΟΝ Or the CYPRIAN ACADEMY. By ROBERT BARON OF Grayes Inne, Gent: Velle pro posse. W. M. sculpsit [π2r]


Brennoralt, or The Discontented Colonel

1 quarto, 2 octavos (bibliographically independent and in collection), 1 octavo in collection

Presented at the Private House in Black-Friars, by His <i>Majesties</i> servants.

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his shop, at the Signe of the Princes Armes in St Pauls Churchyard. MDCXLVIII.

Apr 5, 1642: Entered to Francis Eglesfield: "a booke called The discontented Colonell. by Sr Iohn Sucklyn knt."
Aug 1, 1646: Transferred from Francis Eglesfield and Henry Twyford to Humphrey Moseley: "ye Play called The discontented Colonell &c. by Sr. Io: Sucklin".

Brennoralt a tragedy presented at the private house in blackfriars by his majesty's servants written by Sir John Suckling 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 MDCXLVIII


The Country Captain, and The Variety

The Country CAPTAINE, And the VARIETIE, Two COMEDIES,

Lately presented by His MAJESTIES Servants, at the Black-Fryers.

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

The country captain and the variety two comedies written by a person of honor lately 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


The Variety

1 duodecimo (bibliographically independent and in collection)

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."

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


Poems, with a Masque

There are two issues of this collection: Wing C565A lists Moseley as publisher; Wing C565 lists "H. M." as publisher and Martin as bookseller. The two title pages also differ slightly in formatting. See also Wing

Collection of Nondramatic Texts and an Occasional Play

BY THOMAS CAREW Esq; One of the Gent. of the privie-Chamber, and Sewer in Ordinary to His late Majesty. The Songs were set in Musick by Mr. HENRY LAWES Gent: of the Kings Chappell, and one of his late Majesties Private Musick.

The third Edition revised and enlarged. LONDON, Printed for HUMPHREY MOSELEY and are to be sold at his Shop at the signe of the Princes Armes in St. Pauls-Church-yard. 1651.

Mar 23, 1640: Entered to Thomas Walkley: "a booke called The workes of Thomas Carew Esqr. late Sewer to his Maty. being Poems & Masques".
Jun 8, 1650: Transferred from Thomas Walkley to Humphrey Moseley: "Poems by Thomas Carew Esqr".

Poems with a masque by Thomas carew esq. one of the gent of the privy chamber and sewer in ordinary to his late majesty the songs were set in music by Mr Henry Lawes gent of the king's chapel and one of his late majesty's private music the third edition revised and enlarged 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 1651


Coelum Britannicum

[L7r] <i>Coelum Britannicum</i>. A MASKE

The Inventors. <i>Tho. Carew. Inigo Iones</i>.

AT WHITE-HALL IN the Banquetting House, on Shrove-Tuesday-night,  the 18. of February, 1633.

[in single column] Non habet ingenium; Cæsar sed jussit: habebo. | Cur me posse negem, posse quod ille putat.

LONDON, Printed for HUM. MOSELEY, and are to be sold at his Shop at the signe of the Princes Armes in St. Pauls-Church-yard.  1651.

"The Names of the Masquers" [O5r]; "The names of the young Lords and Noblemens Sonnes" [O5r]

Three poems (not belonging to the masque) [O6r]

The masque was performed on Feb 18, 1634, so the date in the performance attribution on the title page follows the legal reckoning. The end of the text states that "The Songs and Dialogues of this Booke were set with apt Tunes to them, by Mr. Henry Lawes, one of His Majesties Musicians" [O8v].

Coelum Britannicum a masque at Whitehall in the Banqueting house on Shrove Tuesday night the 18 of February 1633 the inventors Tho Carew Inigo Jones Non habet ingenium Caesar sed iussit habebo cur me posse negem posse quod ille putat London printed for Hum. Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1651


Poems, with a Masque

BY THOMAS CAREW Esq; One of the Gent. of the Privy-Chamber, and Sewer in Ordinary to his late Majestie. The Songs were set in Musick by Mr. HENRY LAWES Gent. of the Kings Chappell, and one of his late Majesties Private Musick.

The third Edition revised and enlarged. LONDON Printed for H. M. and are to be sold by J: Martin, at the signe of the Bell in St. Pauls-Church-Yard. 1651.

Poems with a masque by Thomas carew esq. one of the gent of the privy chamber and sewer in ordinary to his late majesty the songs were set in music by Mr Henry Lawes gent of the king's chapel and one of his late majesty's private music the third edition revised and enlarged London printed for H.M. and are to be sold by J. Martin at the sign of the bell in St. paul's churchyard 1651


Comedies, Tragicomedies, With other Poems

Collection of Plays and Nondramatic Texts

COMEDIES, TRAGI-COMEDIES, With other POEMS,

BY Mr WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT, late student of Christ-Church in Oxford, and Proctor of the UNIVERSITY. The Ayres and Songs set by Mr HENRY LAWES, Servant to His late MAjESTY in His Publick and Private Musick.

[in single column] ———nec Ignes, | Nec potuit Ferrum,———

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop, at the sign of the Prince's Arms in St Pauls Church-yard, 1651.

Engraved portrait on frontispiece, inscribed "Obijt Anno 1643", signed "P Lombart sculp. A. london" [π1v]

53: by "K. P."; "Monmouth"; "T. P."; "Edw. Dering"; "Io. Pettus"; "Robert Stapylton"; "Io. Ieffryes"; "Jasper Mayne"; "W. Barker"; "Edw. Sherburne"; "Iames Howell"; "Jo. Leigh"; "I. C."; "Fr. Finch"; "Io. Finch"; "Thomas Baines"; "Will. Creed"; "Rob. Waring"; "John Berkenhead" [var. "I. B."]; "W. Towers"; "Henry Vaughan"; "Ios. Howe"; "M. Lluellin"; "Rich Goodridge"; "Io. Fell"; "Iohn Raymond"; "Robert Gardiner"; "W. Waring"; "Hen. Lawes"; "Ralph Bathhurst"; "Mat. Smalwood"; "Tho. Vaughan"; "Fr. Palmer"; "Geo. Hill"; "Hen. Davison"; ("Rich: Watkins"; cancelled and reprinted later); "J. Cobbe"; "Rich: Iles"; "E. Nevill"; "Will. Stanton"; "R. Mason"; "Hen. Davison"; "Tho. Severne"; "H. B."; "Will. Bell"; "I. P."; "Alexander Brome"; "Tho: Philipott"; "C: W."; "Tho: Cole"; "B: C:"; "Rich: Watkins" (revised version); "R. Hill"; "Iz. Wa." [πa6v]

"To the Reader" [πa3r]; "The Stationer" (verses) signed "Hum. Moseley" with a "Postscript" [4*6r]

Dedication to: University of Oxford; from: Humphrey Moseley [πa2r]

May 4, 1648: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a booke called Poems & Playes (vizt.) The Seige or Loues Convert, The Lady Errant, The Citty Cozener or the Ordinary. being TrageComedies by Mr. Wm: Cartwright".

Comedies tragicomedies with other poems by Mr William Cartwright late student of Christ church in oxford and proctor of the university the airs and songs set by mr henry lawes servant to his late majesty in his public and private music nec ignes nec potuit ferrum 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 1651

Engraved portrait signed "P Lombart, sculp. A. london," inscribed "Obijt Anno 1643" and with verses below [π1v].


The Royal Slave

University (Nonprofessional); Adult Professional

Written by Mr WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT, Late Student of Christ-Church in OXFORD, and Proctor of the Vniversity.

Presented to the King and Queen by the Students of Christ-Church in Oxford, Aug. 30. 1636. Presented since to both their Majesties, at Hampton-Court, by the Kings servants.

The Third Edition. ... LONDON, Printed for T. R. & Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his shop at the Sign of the  Princes Armes in St PAVLS Churchyard. 1651.

The royal slave a tragicomedy presented to the king and queen by the students of Christ Church in Oxford Aug 30 1636 presented since to both their majesties at Hampton court by the king's servants the third edition written by Mr. William Cartwright late student of Christ Church in Oxford and proctor of the university London printed for T.R. and Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1651


The Lady Errant

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his shop at the Sign of the  Princes Armes in St PAVLS Churchyard. 1651.

May 4, 1648: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a booke called Poems & Playes (vizt.) ... The Lady Errant, ... being TrageComedies by Mr. Wm: Cartwright".

The lady errant a tragicomedy written by Mr. William Cartwright late student of Christ Church in Oxford and proctor of the university 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 1651


The Ordinary, or The City Cozener

Written by WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT, M. A. Ch. Ch. Oxon.

May 4, 1648: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a booke called Poems & Playes (vizt.) ... The Citty Cozener or the Ordinary. being TrageComedies by Mr. Wm: Cartwright".

The ordinary a comedy written by William Cartwright M.A. Ch. Ch. Oxon 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 1651


The Guardian

[G5r] THE GUARDIAN, A <i>COMICAL-HISTORY</i>.

<i>Written by PHILIP MASSENGER</i>, Gent.

As it hath been often acted at the  Private-House in Black-Friars, by his late MAJESTIES Servants, with great Applause.

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Prince's Arms in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1655.

Sep 9, 1653: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "the severall Playes following. ... The Citie honest man, or ye Guardian. ... by Phill: Massinger." (Greg: since the first part of the title does not apply to this play, it "must be supposed to refer to another piece".).
Jun 29, 1660: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "the severall Plays following. ... The Gardian. ... by Phillip Massinger." (Greg: "Probably a mistake for the City Honest Man of 1653".)

The guardian a comical history as it hath been often acted at the private house in blackfriars by his late majesty's servants with great applause written by Philip Massinger gent 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 1655


A Very Woman, or The Prince of Tarent

A Very Woman, Or the PRINCE  of TARENT. A TRAGI-COMEDY.

Sep 9, 1653: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "the severall Playes following. ... A Very Woman, or ye Womans Plot. ... by Phill: Massinger." (The second part of this entry may refer to another text.)

A very woman or the prince of Tarent a tragicomedy as it hath been often acted at the private house in Blackfriars by his late majesty's servants with great applause written by Philip Massinger gent. 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 1655


The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia

THE COUNTESSE OF PEMBROKE'S ARCADIA ... With his Life and Death; a brief Table of the principal heads, and som other new Additions.

The tenth Edition. ... LONDON, Printed by William Du-Gard: and are to bee sold by George Calvert, at the half Moon in the new buildings in Paul's Church-yard; and Thomas Pierrepont, at the Sun in Paul's Church-yard, M.DC.LV.

31: by "Jo. Oënus"; "Joannes Footus"; "Jo. Oënus"; "Hugo Barquerius"; "Jacobus Huseus"; "Samson Huseus"; "Joannes Huntus"; "Richardus Daniel"; "Thomas Bastardus"; "Gulielmus Burtonus"; "Rogerus Ravencroftus"; "Richardus Bucherus"; "Henricus Bellingamus"; "Carolus Rivius"; "Richardus Savagius"; "Henricus Martinius"; "Robertus Bilæus"; "Thomas Ateivs"; "Joannes Oenus"; "Thomas Barquerius"; "Martinus Heton"; "Guilielmus Gager"; "Edvardus Saunders"; "Richardus Late-War"; "Franciscus Cocus"; "Rowlandus Searchfield"; "Carolus Sonibancke"; "Thomas Harryson"; "Tho. Jenison"; "R. W."; unsigned [c2r]

"To the Reader" signed "H. S." (Hugh Sanford) [A3r]

Epistle to: Mary (Sidney) Herbert, Countess of Pembroke; from: Philip Sidney [A2r]

Aug 23, 1588: Entered to William Ponsonby: "a booke of Sr Philip Sidneys makinge intitled Arcadia."
Sep 3, 1604: Entered to Simon Waterson as a copy of William Ponsonby (decd.): "The Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney."
Nov 5, 1605: Entered to Simon Waterson and Matthew Lownes: "the booke called the Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney."
Aug 31, 1616: Entered to William Barrett: "aditions to the Arcadia by Sr William Alexander knight".
Mar 22, 1619: Transferred from William Barrett to Matthew Lownes: "Sr wm Alexanders addicoins to the Arcadia. being fiue shettes."
Dec 20, 1619: "It is agreed vpon that the Booke called the Arcadia that is begun to be ymprinted in Ireland shalbe forthwtfinished and that so many shalbe kept there as shalbe thought fit to serue that kingdom & the Residue brought ouer, & mr waterson and mr math Lowndes to haue them at the Rate that they paid for those they last printed herein England." (Court Book C, fol. 58b)
Apr 10, 1627: Transferred from Matthew Lownes decd. to Thomas Lownes (4): "Alexanders addicoin to the Arcadia ... His parte of the Arcadia of Sr phi: Sidney."
May 30, 1627: Transferred from Thomas Lownes (4) to Humphrey Lownes (1) and Robert Young: "Alexanders addicoin to the Arcadia. ... his parte of the Arcadia by Sr Ph. Sidney."
Mar 18, 1628: Entered to Thomas Downes and Robert Young: "the sixt booke to the Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia by R. B." (entry cancelled.)
Nov 6, 1628: Transferred from Humphrey Lownes (1) to George Cole and George Latham (in full court of 28 June): "Alexanders addicions to the Arcadia, and his parte of the Arcadia by Sir Philip Sydney."
Dec 20, 1629: Entered to the partners in the Irish Stock (by order of a court of the Irish partners): "the sixt booke of the Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia, by R. B."
Dec 6, 1630: Transferred from George Cole and George Latham to Robert Young (by order of court of 4 Oct.): "Alexanders addicions to the Arcadia, and his part of the Arcadia."
Aug 19, 1635: Transferred from Simon Waterson to John Waterson: "his part in Sir Philip Sidneys Arcadia."

This is the eleventh edition of The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, but only the ninth containing The Entertainment at Wanstead [Greg 152i]. Collation and content based on Bent Juel-Jensen, "Sir Philip Sidney, 1554-1586: A Check-List of Early Editions of His Works," Sir Philip Sidney: An Anthology of Modern Criticism, ed. Dennis Kay (Oxford: Clarendon, 1987), 289-314.

The countess of pembroke's arcadia written by sir Philip Sidney knight the tenth edition with his life and death a brief table of the principle heads and some other new additions London printed by William dugard and are to be sold by george calvert at the half moon in the new buildings in paul's churchyard and Thomas pierrepont at the sun in paul's churchyard MDCLV


The Siege, or Love's Convert

The title page exists in two states, with a different line division in the author attribution: Greg 703a(*) reads "in | OXFORD, and"; Greg 703a(†) reads "in OXFORD, | and". See also Greg

[F8r] THE SIEDGE: OR, Love's Convert, A TRAGI-COMEDY.

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his shop at the Sign of the Princes Armes in St PAVLS Churchyard. 1651.

"The Dedication" to: Charles I, King; from: William Cartwright [G1v]

"Occasio Fabulæ," extract from "Plut. in vitâ Cimonis" in Greek, with a translation "out of Greek into French by Mr Jaques Amiott" [G2r]

May 4, 1648: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a booke called Poems & Playes (vizt.) The Siege or Loues Convert, ... being TrageComedies by Mr. Wm: Cartwright".

The siege or love's convert a tragicomedy written by Mr. William Cartwright late student of Christ Church in Oxford and Proctor of the university 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 1651


The Siege, or Love's Convert

"The Dedication" to: "late" Charles I, King; from: William Cartwright [G1v]


Comedies, Tragicomedies, and Tragedies

COMEDIES, Tragi-Comedies; & <i>TRAGÆDIES</i>:

For this collection, a single leaf has been prefixed to separate editions of individual plays published from 1598 to 1608.

Comedies tragicomedies and tragedies written by george chapman London printed ann dom 1652


The Blind Beggar of Alexandria (Irus)

1 quarto (bibliographically independent and in collection)

[A1r] THE BLINDE begger of Alexandria, most pleasantly discoursing his variable humours in disguised  shapes full of conceite and pleasure.

As it hath beene sundry times publickly acted in London. by the right honorable the Earle of Nottingham, Lord high Admirall his seruantes.

Imprinted at London for William Iones, dwelling at the signe of the Gun, neere Holburne Conduict. 1598.

Aug 15(?), 1598: Entered to William Jones (2): "a booke intituled, The blynde beggar of Alexandrya./ vppon Condic<i>i</i>on thatt yt belonge to noe other man".

the blind beggar of alexandria most pleasantly discoursing his variable humors in disguised shapes full of conceit and pleasure as it hath been sundry times publicly acted in london by the right honorable the earl of nottingham lord high admiral his servants by george chapman gentleman imprinted at london for william jones dwelling at the sign of the gun near holborn conduit 1598


An Humorous Day's Mirth (The Comedy of Humors)

Half-sheet H exists in two states: in Greg 159a(*), the pages resemble the earlier pages in the book; in Greg 159a(†), the cancel pages use a different type and have a somewhat wider measure. Greg 159a(*) was also issued in the 1652 Chapman collection (Wing C1940A).

[A1r] A pleasant Comedy entituled: <i>An Humerous dayes Myrth</i>.

As it hath beene sundrie times publikely acted  by the right honourable the Earle of Nottingham Lord high Admirall his  seruants.

AT LONDON <i>Printed by Valentine Syms</i>: 1599.

LONDON Printed by Valentine Simmes. 1599. [H2r]

A pleasant comedy entitled An Humorous Day's Mirth as it hath been sundry times publicly acted by the right honorable the Earl of Nottingham Lord high Admiral his servants by G.C. at London Printed by Valentine Simmes 1599


All Fools

[woodcut] AL FOOLES [letterpress] A Comedy, [var.: "Comody,"]

Presented at the Black <i>Fryers, And lately before</i> his Maiestie.

AT LONDON, <i>Printed for</i> Thomas Thorpe. 1605.

In the woodcut "AL FOOLES," the final S is turned backwards.

All fools a comedy presented at the blackfriars and lately before his majesty written by George Chapman at London printed for Thomas Thorpe 1605


The Gentleman Usher (Vincentio and Margaret)

<i>AT LONDON</i> Printed by V. S. for Thomas Thorppe. 1606.

Nov 26, 1605: Entered to Valentine Simmes: "A book called Vincentio & Margaret".

The gentleman usher by George Chapman at London printed by V.S. for Thomas Thorpe 1606


Monsieur D'Olive

There are two main groups of variant states in this edition, one affecting the title page and the other leaf H4. The title page exists in three states: Greg 236a(*1) and Greg 236a(†1) vary in the use of italics in their performance attributions, while Greg 236a(*1) also contains variant spellings of the author's name and the bookshop location. Leaf H4 exists in two states: in Greg 236a(*2), H4r is blank, while Greg 236a(†2) contains a list of "Actors" on H4r. The title page and leaf H4 variants occur independently of each other and thus, in individual copies of the edition, can be found mixed together in different combinations. Greg 236a(*1, †2) was also issued in the 1652 Chapman collection (Wing C1940A). See also Greg

By George Chapman. [var.: "Geo. Chapmon."]

as it was sundrie times acted by her <i>Maiesties children at the Blacke-</i>Friers.

LONDON Printed by T. C. for William  Holmes, and are to be sold at his Shop in Saint Dun-stons Church-yard in Fleete-streete, 1606. [var.: "Dun-Stons"; "Fleete streete,"]

Monsieur D'Olive a comedy as it was sundry times acted by her Majesty's children at the Blackfriars by George Chapman London printed by T.C. for William Holmes and are to be sold at his shop in Saint Dunstan's Churchyard in Fleet Street 1606


Bussy D'Ambois

1 quarto (bibliographically independent and in collection), 1 quarto

There are three issues of this edition: Greg 246a(*) is dated 1607; Greg 246a(†) is dated 1608. Greg 246a(*) was also issued in the 1652 Chapman collection (Wing C1940A).

[A1r] <i>Bussy D'Ambois:</i> A TRAGEDIE:

As <i>it hath been often presented at Paules</i>.

LONDON, Printed for <i>William  Aspley</i>. 1607.

Jun 3, 1607: Entered to William Aspley: "The tragedie of Busye D'amboise. made by Geo: Chapman".

Bussy D'Ambois a tragedy as it hath been often presented at Paul's London printed for William Aspley 1607


Comedies, Tragicomedies, and Tragedies

For this collection, a single leaf has been prefixed to separate editions of individual plays published from 1602 to 1631.

Comedies tragicomedies and tragedies written by john marston London printed ann dom 1652


Antonio and Mellida

1 quarto (bibliographically independent and in collection), 1 octavo in collection

[A1r] THE HISTORY OF Antonio and Mellida.  <i>The  first part.</i>

<i>As it  hath beene sundry times acted, by the children of</i> Paules.

LONDON Printed for Mathewe Lownes, and Thomas  Fisher, and are to be soulde in Saint Dunstans Church-yarde. 1602.

Epistle to: "No-body"; from: John Marston [A2r]

Oct 24, 1601: Entered to Matthew Lownes and Thomas Fisher: "a booke called / The ffyrst and second partes of the play called Anthonio and melida provided that the [sic] gett laufull licence for yt".
Apr 10, 1627: Transferred from Matthew Lownes decd. to Thomas Lownes (4): "His parte of Anthonie Melida".
May 30, 1627: Transferred from Thomas Lownes (4) to Humphrey Lownes (1) and Robert Young: "his parte of Anthonie Melida".
Nov 6, 1628: Transferred from Humphrey Lownes (2) to George Cole and George Latham: "His parte of Anthony and Melida."
Dec 6, 1630: Transferred from George Cole and George Latham to Robert Young: "Antony & Melida his part".
Jul 22, 1644: Transferred from Robert Young decd. to James Young: "(Salvo iure cuiuscunque) ... his part of Anthonio & Melida."

The history of Antonio and Mellida The first part as it hath been sundry times acted by the children of Paul's written by J.M. London printed for Matthew Lownes and Thomas Fisher and are to be sold in Saint Dunstan's Churchyard 1602


Antonio's Revenge (2 Antonio and Mellida)

[A1r] ANTONIOS Reuenge. <i>The  Second part</i>.

LONDON  Printed for Thomas Fisher, and are to be soulde in Saint Dunstans Church-yarde.  1602.

Antonio's revenge the second part as it hath been sundry times acted by the children of Paul's written by J.M. London printed for Thomas Fisher and are to sold in Saint Dunstan's churchyard 1602


The Malcontent

1 quarto (bibliographically independent and in collection), 2 quartos

1604.   Printed at London by V. S. for William Aspley, and are to be solde  at his shop in Paules Church-yard.

"To the Reader" signed "I. M." (John Marston) [A3v]

Dedication to: Ben Jonson (poet and playwright); from: John Marston [A3r]

Jul 5, 1604: Entered to William Aspley and Thomas Thorpe: "an Enterlude called the Malecontent Tragiecomedia".

The malcontent by John Marston 1604 printed at London by V.S. for William Aspley and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard


The Dutch Courtesan (Cockle de Moye)

AS IT WAS PLAYD IN THE Blacke-Friars, by the  Children <i>of  her Maiesties Reuels</i>.

AT LONDON, Printed by T. P. for <i>Iohn Hodgets, and are to be sould at his shop in</i> Paules Church-yard. 1605.

Jun 26, 1605: Entered to John Hodgets: "A booke called the Dutche Curtizan as yt was latelie presented at the Blackeffryers Provyded that he gett sufficient Aucthoritie before yt be prynted ... This is alowed to be printed by Aucthoritie from Mr Hartwell".
Apr 19, 1613: Transferred from Eleazar Edgar to John Hodgets: "A play called the dutche Curtizan".

The Dutch Courtesan as it was played in the blackfriars by the children of her majesty's revels written by John Marston at London Printed by T.P. for John Hodgets and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard 1605


Parasitaster, or The Fawn

1 quarto (bibliographically independent and in collection), 1 quarto, 1 octavo in collection

AS IT HATH BENE DIVERS times presented at the  blacke Fri<i>ars, by the  Children of the Queenes Maiesties Reuels</i>.

<i>AT LONDON</i> Printed by T. P. for W. C. 1606.

"To my equall Reader" signed "Io: Marston" [A2r]

Mar 12, 1606: Entered to William Cotton: "A playe called the ffaune provided that he shall not put the same in prynte before he gett yt alowed by lawfull aucthoritie".
Feb 16, 1617: Transferred from William Cotton decd. to William Barrett: "The Fawne".
Apr 3, 1626: Transferred from the widow of William Barrett to John Parker: "The Fawne".
Sep 4, 1638: Transferred from John Parker to John Haviland and John Wright (1): "Saluo Iure cuiuscunque. ... The ffawne. a play."

Parasitaster or the fawn as it hath been divers times presented at the Blackfriars by the children of the Queen's majesty's revels written by John Marston at London printed by T.P. for W.C. 1606


The Wonder of Women, or Sophonisba

There are three issues of this edition: Greg 231a(i) names the Blackfriars theater; the cancel title page for Greg 231a(ii) lists a different play title and does not name a theater. Greg 231a(i) was also issued in the 1652 Marston collection (Wing M816).

[A1r] THE WONDER of Women Or <i>The Tragedie of Sophonisba</i>,

as it hath beene sundry times Acted at the <i>Blacke Friers</i>.

LONDON. Printed by <i>Iohn Windet</i> and are to be sold neere Ludgate. 1606.

"To the generall Reader" signed "Io. Marston" [A2r]; [note without heading; G3v]

Mar 17, 1606: Entered to Eleazar Edgar: "a booke called the wonder of woemen, or the Tragedie of Sophonisba &ces".
Apr 19, 1613: Transferred from Eleazar Edgar to John Hodgets: "The wonder of Women or the tragedie of Sophonisba".

The wonder of Women or the tragedy of Sophonisba as it hath been sundry times acted at the blackfriars written by John Marston London printed by John Windet and are to be sold near Ludgate 1606


What You Will

Imprinted at London  by G. ELD, for Thomas Thorppe. 1607.

Aug 6, 1607: Entered to Thomas Thorpe: "A commedie called What yow Will".

What you will by John Marston imprinted at London by G. Eld for Thomas Thorpe 1607


The Insatiate Countess

There are three issues of this edition: Greg 315c(i) lists Marston as author and "I, N." as printer; Greg 315c(ii) lists "Barksteed" as author and does not name a printer. Greg 315c(ii) was also issued in the 1652 Marston collection (Wing M816).

Machin, Lewis; Barkstead, William; Marston, John

[A1r] THE INSATIATE COVNTESSE. A <i>TRAGEDY:</i>

LONDON, Printed for Hugh Perrie, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Harrow in Brittaines-Burse. 1631.

Feb 10(?), 1631: Transferred from Thomas Archer to Hugh Perry: "The Insatiat Countesse."<br />Sep 15, 1634: Transferred from Hugh Perry to Henry Taunton: "The Insatiate Countesse".

The insatiate countess a tragedy acted at whitefriars written by William Barkstead London printed for Hugh Perry and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Harrow in Britain's Burse 1631


The Muses' Looking Glass

1 quarto in collection, 3 octavos in collection

Apr 5, 1642: Entered to Francis Bowman: "a booke called Poems wth the Muses Looking glasse & Amyntas. by Thomas Randolph. wch. said booke belongeth to the said ffrancis Bowman as being purchased by him at Oxford".

The muses' looking-glass by T.R. London printed anno dom 1652


Amyntas, or The Impossible Dowry

AMYNTAS. OR THE IMPOSSIBLE DOWRY. A PASTORALL

ACTED before the King and Queene At WHITE-HALL.

[in single column] Pastorem, Tityre, pingues Pascere | oportet oves, diductum dicere Carmen.

<i>LONDON</i> Printed in the yeare. 1652.

Amyntas or the impossible dowry a Pastoral acted before the king and queen at Whitehall by T.R. Pastorem tityre pingues Pascere oportet ovis deductum dicere Carmen London printed in the year 1652


Poems with the Muses' Looking Glass; Amyntas; Jealous Lovers; Aristippus

There are two issues of this collection. Wing R242 contains the original title leaf, which lists no stationers in its imprint. In Wing R243, the original title leaf A1 was replaced by a single fold [π2], which contains an engraved title page [π1v] and a general title page [π2r]; the general title page lists Bowman as publisher and Roybould as bookseller. See also Wing

POEMS With the [in single column joined by pointed bracket] { Muses Looking- | Glasse<sup>.</sup> | Amyntas. | Jealous Lovers. | Arystippus.

BY THO: RANDOLPH M.A. and late Fellow of Trinity Col. in Cambridge.

The fourth Edition inlarged. <i>LONDON</i>, Printed in the Yeare 1652.

11: by "Ro. Randolph" (2); "I. T."; "Tho. Terrent"; "R. Bride-oake"; "Ed. Gayton"; "G. W." ; "Ios. Howe"; "Owen Feltham"; "R. Gostelow"; "Ric. Wets" [A2r]

Poems with the muses' looking-glass amyntas the jealous lovers aristippus by Tho. Randolph m.a. and late fellow of trinity col. in Cambridge the fourth edition enlarged London printed in the year 1652

POEMS By Tho: Randolph. The 4.th, Edition much Enlarged. [in lower space] Printed, Oxford for Francis Bowman. 1652. [π1v]


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

Jones, William (2) (?); Wright, John (1) (?)

Sep 17, 1618: Transferred from the widow of William Jones (2) to John Wright (1): "The Comedy Called Mucedorus".
Jun 27, 1646: Transferred from John Wright (1) to Edward Wright: "The Comedie of Mucedorus."
Apr 4, 1655: Transferred from Edward Wright to William Gilbertson: "The Comedy called Mucedorus."
Jun 17, 1656: Transferred from William Gilbertson to Francis Coles: "the Comedie called Mucedorus".

This edition is not in Greg; we have therefore identified it as Greg 151π. Imperfect copy: survives in five leaves only. This edition was identified by Richard Proudfoot, who found its five leaves inserted in a copy of Greg 151o (Wing G1829) held at the Folger Shakespeare Library. See Proudfoot, "'Modernizing' the Printed Play-Text in Jacobean London: Some Early Reprints of Mucedorus," in Linda Anderson and Janis Lull, eds., "A Certain Text": Close Readings and Textual Studies on Shakespeare and Others in Honor of Thomas Clayton (Newark: U of Delaware P, 2002), 18-28.


[engraved title page; π1v] POEMS<br />[letterpress title page; π2r] POEMS. with the [in single column joined by pointed bracket] { Muses Looking- | Glasse. | Amyntas. | Jealous Lovers. | Arystippus.

[engraved title page] By Tho: Randolph.
[letterpress title page] By THO: RANDOLPH, M.A. and late Fellow of Trinity Col. in Cambridge.

[engraved title page] The 4.th, Edition much Enlarged. Printed, Oxford for Francis Bowman. 1652.
[letterpress title page] The fourth Edition enlarged. LONDON, Printed for F. Bowman, and are to be sold by William Roybould at the Unicorne in S. Pauls Church-yard neer the little North-door. 1652.

On engraved title page, portrait bust, inscribed "Obijt Anno 1634 Ætatis suæ 27.", and figures of "PHILOSOPHIA" and "POESIS"

Poems with the muses' looking-glass amyntas the jealous lovers aristippus by Tho. Randolph m.a. and late fellow of trinity col. in Cambridge the fourth edition enlarged London printed for f. bowman and are to be sold by William Roybould at the unicorn in st. paul's churchyard near the little north door 1652

Poems by Tho. Randolph the 4th edition much enlarged Printed Oxford for Francis Bowman 1652


The Jealous Lovers

2 quartos, 2 octavos (bibliographically independent and in collection), 1 octavo in collection

Written by THOMAS RANDOLPH, Master of Arts, and Fellow of the House.

Presented to Their gracious MAJESTIES At CAMBRIDGE, By the STUDENTS of Trinitie Colledge.

[in single column] ————Valeatres ludicra, si me | Palma negata macrum, donata reducit  opimum.

<i>DONDON</i>, Printed in the Yeere, 1652.

10: by "Edward Hide" (2); "Edward Fraunces"; "Rich. Benefield"; "James Duport"; "Thom. Riley"; "Car. Fotherbie"; "Fr. Meares"; "Ro. Randolph"; "Thom. Vincent" [3A3v]

"To the Reader" signed "T. R." (Thomas Randolph) [3A1v]

Epistle to: Thomas Comber (college head and dean of Carlisle); from: Thomas Randolph [3A1r]. Verses to: Kenelm Digby (natural philosopher and courtier); from: Thomas Randolph [3A2r]. Verses to: Christopher Hatton (1st Baron Hatton); from: Thomas Randolph [3A2v]. Verses to: Anthony Stafford (author); from: Thomas Randolph [3A2v]. Verses to: Richard Lane (barrister); from: Thomas Randolph [3A3r]. Verses to: Lambert Osbaldeston (schoolmaster); from: Thomas Randolph [3A3r]. Verses to: Thomas Riley (actor); from: Thomas Randolph [3A3r].

Jun 3, 1645: Transferred from Richard Ireland and Roger Daniel to Richard Royston: "a Comedie called the Iealous Lovers. by Tho: Randall wch sd Copie was formerly printed at Cambridge as by a Note vnder their hands apps wch is putt vpon the file".

The jealous lovers a comedy presented to their gracious majesties at Cambridge by the students of Trinity College written by Thomas Randolph Master of Arts and Fellow of the house valeat res ludicra si me palma negata macrum donata reducit opimum London printed in the year 1652


Aristippus, or The Jovial Philosopher

[2M8r] ARISTIPPVS, OR, THE IOVIALL PHILOSOPHER. ... To which is added, THE CONCEITED PEDLER.

<i>Omnis Aristippum decuit Color, & status & res. Semel insanivimus</i>.

L<small>ONDON</small>, Printed in the Yeere, 1652.

Mar 26, 1630: Entered to John Marriot: "Arristippus and The Pedler".
Jul 1, 1637: Transferred from the widow of Robert Allott to John Legat (2) and Andrew Crooke (1): "saluo Iure cuiuscunque ... Aristippus".

Aristippus or the jovial philosopher presented in a private show to which is added the conceited peddler omnis aristippum decuit color et status et res semel insanivimus London printed in the year 1652


Poems

There are three issues of this collection. Wing B1602 contains the original title page dated 1653, listing Blaiklock as publisher. Wing B1603 contains a cancel title page dated 1653, listing Hope as publisher and with slightly different formatting. Wing B1604 contains a cancel title page dated 1660, listing a different book title, advertising the collection as the "second Edition enriched with the addition of other Drolleries," and naming Hope as publisher; it also contains a different author attribution, list of contents, and bookshop location. The contents in the third issue are actually the same as those in the first two. See also Wing

POEMS: ... <i>Viz.</i> { The Hermaphrodite. | The Remedy of Love. | Elegies. | Sonnets, with other Poems.

LONDON, Printed for Laurence Blaiklock, and are to be sold at his Shop neare the middle Temple Gate in Fleet-street. 1653.

7: by "W. B."; "J. B."; "J. F." [A3v]; by "Ben. Johnson"; "Rob. Herrick"; unsigned; "I. Berkenhead" [A4v]

"The Author to the Reader" (in verse) [A4v]

Dedicatory verses to: Robert Parkhurst (Esquire); from: Lawrence Blaicklock [A2r]

"To the true Patronesse of all Poetry, Caliope" (verses) signed "F. B." (Francis Beaumont) [A3r]

Oct 7, 1639: Entered to William Wethered: "Poems by ffrancis Beomont. gentleman vizt. Remedium Amoris. The Passion of Christ. wth. diuers Elegies. Also a Poem against Stargaizers &c. by Mr Iohn ffletcher".
Nov 1, 1654: Transferred from Lawrence Blaiklock to Richard Best: "Poems written by Fra: Beaumont."

Poems by francis beaumont gent viz. the hermaphrodite the remedy of love elegies sonnets with other poems london printed for lawrence blaiklock and are to be sold at his shop near the middle temple gate in fleet street 1653


The Masque of the Inner Temple and Gray's Inn

1 quarto, 1 folio in collection, 1 octavo in collection

[HT; G6r] A Maske of the Gentlemen of Graies Inne, and the Inner Temple,

Feb(?) 27, 1613: Entered to George Norton: "the maske of grayes Inne & thinner Temple".
Jun 29, 1660: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "the severall Plays following. vizt ... A Maske of the Gentlemen of Graies Inne and the Inner Temple at ye Marriage of the Prince and Princesse Palatine of the Rhene. ... all Six Copies written by ffra: Beamont & Iohn ffletcher."

A masque of the gentlemen of Gray's inn and the inner temple by Mr. Francis Beaumont


Poems

POEMS, ... <i>Viz.</i> { The Hermaphrodite. | The Remedy of Love. | Elegies. | Sonnets, with other Poems.

LONDON Printed for <i>William Hope</i>, at the signe of the blew Anchor on the North-side of the Old Exchange. 1653.

Poems by francis beaumont gent viz. the hermaphrodite the remedy of love elegies sonnets with other poems london printed for william hope at the sign of the blue anchor on the north side of the old exchange 1653


Five New Plays

There are two issues of this collection: Wing B4870, dated 1653, lists Moseley, Marriot, and Dring as publishers; Wing B4781, dated 1654, lists "J. F." as printer and Sweeting as bookseller; it also has a slightly different author attribution. See also Wing

FIVE NEW PLAYES, (<i>Viz.</i>) THE { Madd Couple well matcht. | Novella. | Court Begger. | City Witt. | Damoiselle.

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, Richard Marriot, and Thomas Dring, and are to be sold at their Shops, 1653.

Engraved portrait on frontispiece, signed "T. Cross Sculpsit" [π1v]

3: by "Aston Cokaine"; "Alex. Brome" (2) [A3r, mis-signed A2]

"To the Readers" signed "A. Brome" (Alexander Brome, editor) [A2r, mis-signed A3]

Moseley, Humphrey; Marriot, Richard; Dring, Thomas (1)

Jun 11, 1659: Transferred from Richard Marriot to Humphrey Moseley: "Five new Playes. ... by Rich: Broome. One 3d parte."

Five new plays viz the mad couple well matched the novella the court beggar the city wit the damoiselle by Richard brome London printed for Humphrey Moseley Richard marriot and Thomas dring and are to be sold at their shops 1653

Engraved portrait, with verses signed "A. B." below, signed "T. Cross Sculpsit" [π1v].


A Mad Couple Well Matched

Jun 11, 1659: Transferred from Richard Marriot to Humphrey Moseley: "Five new Playes. vizt The mad Couple well Matcht. ... by Rich: Broome. One 3d parte."


The Novella

Acted at the Black-Friers, by his MAjESTIES Servants, Anno 1632.

LONDON. Printed for RICHARD MARRIOT, and THO.  DRING, and are to be sold at their Shops in Fleet-street, 1653.

Jun 11, 1659: Transferred from Richard Marriot to Humphrey Moseley: "Five new Playes. vizt ... The Novella: ... by Rich: Broome. One 3d parte."

The novella a comedy acted at the blackfriars by his majesty's servants anno 1632 written by Richard Brome Mart hic totus volo rideat libellus London printed for Richard Marriot and Tho Dring and are to be sold at their shops in fleet street 1653


The Court Beggar

[N3r] THE COURT BEGGER. A <i>COMEDIE</i>.

Acted at the Cock-pit, by his MAjESTIES Servants, Anno 1632.

Jun 11, 1659: Transferred from Richard Marriot to Humphrey Moseley: "Five new Playes. vizt ... The Court Beggar. ... by Rich: Broome. One 3d parte."

This play was performed by Beeston's Boys, but the title-page company attribution is to the King's Men; DEEP therefore classifies it under both Boys Professional and Adult Professional.

The court beggar a comedy acted at the cockpit by his majesty's servants anno 1632 written by Richard Brome mart. His totus volo rideat libellus London printed for Richard Marriot and Tho Dring and are to be sold at their shops in Fleet Street 1653


The City Wit, or The Woman Wears the Breeches

1 octavo (bibliographically independent and in collection)

[A1r] 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.

Jun 11, 1659: Transferred from Richard Marriot to Humphrey Moseley: "Five new Playes. vizt ... The Cittie Witt. ... by Rich: Broome. One 3d parte."

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

[A1r] THE DAMOISELLE, OR THE NEW ORDINARY. A <I>COMEDY</I>.

Jun 11, 1659: Transferred from Richard Marriot to Humphrey Moseley: "Five new Playes. vizt ... The Damoiselle. by Rich: Broome. One 3d parte."

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


Six New Plays

There are two issues of this collection, both with the same title page and Wing number (S3486). The first issue contains the original six plays in the collection; the second issue adds The Gentleman of Venice (Greg 747a[i]) and The Politician (Greg 752a[i]). See also the other Wing

Collection of Adult Professional Plays and an Unacted Play

SIX NEW PLAYES, Viz. The [in single column joined by pointed bracket] { BROTHERS. | SISTERS. | DOUBTFULL HEIR. | IMPOSTURE. | CARDINALL. | COURT SECRET.

The Five first were acted at the Private House in <i>BLACK FRYERS</i> with great Applause. The last was never Acted.

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. 1653. [var.: "1652."]

Engraved portrait on frontispiece, signed "W. Marshall sculpsit. 1646." [π1+1v]

Six new plays viz the brothers the sisters the doubtful heir the imposture the cardinal the court secret the five first were acted at the private house in blackfriars with great applause the last was never acted all 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 1653

Engraved portrait with verses below and signed "W. Marshall sculpsit. 1646" [π1+1v]


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".

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

[<sup>(2)</sup>A1r] THE SISTERS, A COMEDIE,

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 [(2)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


Singing Simpkin (A Soldier, and a Miser, and Sym the Clown)

Oct 21, 1595: Entered to Thomas Gosson: "a Ballad called kemps I [sic] newe Iygge betwixt, a souldior and a Miser and Sym the clown". (Possibly the droll Singing Simpkin.)


Three New Plays

THREE NEW PLAYES; <I>VIZ</I>. The [in single column joined by pointed bracket] { Bashful Lover, | Guardian, | Very Woman.

As they have been often Acted at the Private-House in Black-Friers, by His late MAJESTIES Servants, with great Applause.

Never Printed before. LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Sign of the Prince's Arms in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1655.

Engraved portrait on frontispiece, inscribed "Vera ac Viva Effigies Philippi Massinger. Geñ", signed "T. Cross fecit" [π1v]

Three new plays viz the bashful lover the guardian the very woman as they have been often acted at the private house in blackfriars by his late majesty's servants with great applause written by Philip massinger gent never printed before 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 1655

Engraved portrait inscribed "Vera ac Viva Effigies Philippi Massinger. Geñ" and signed "T. Cross fecit" [π1v]


The Bashful Lover

[A1r] THE BASHFUL LOVER. A <i>TRAGI-COMEDY</i>.

WRITTEN By <i>PHILIP MASSENGER</i>, Gent.

As it hath been often Acted at the  Private-House in Black-Friers, by His late MAIESTIES Servants, with great Applause.

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Sign of the Prince's Arms in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1655.

Sep 9, 1653: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "the severall Playes following. ... Alexius the Chast Gallant or. The Bashfull Lover. ... by Phill: Massinger." (Since Alexius is not a character in this play, the first part of the title may refer to another text.)

The bashful lover a tragicomedy as it hath been often acted at the private house in Blackfriars by his late majesty's servants with great applause written by Philip Massinger gent. London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at this shop at his shop at the sign of the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1655


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

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

[<sup>(3)</sup>A1r] THE DOUBTFUL HEIR. A Tragi-comedie,

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 [(3)A3r]

"The Persons of the Play" [<sup>(3)</sup>A3v]

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".

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)

[<sup>(4)</sup>A2r] THE IMPOSTVRE A Tragi-Comedie,

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 [(4)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

[<sup>(5)</sup>A1r] THE CARDINAL, A TRAGEDIE,

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 [(5)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

[<sup>(6)</sup>A1r] THE Court Secret, A TRAGI-COMEDY:

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 [(6)A2r]

"The Names of the Persons" [<sup>(6)</sup>A4v]

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.

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


Five New Plays

LONDON, Printed by J. F. and are to be sold by J. Sweeting, at his Shop at the Angel in Popeshead-Alley. 1654.

The cancel title-leaf (A1) is in quarto; the rest of collection is in octavo.

Five new plays viz the mad couple well matched the novella the court beggar the city wit the damoiselle by Richard brome London printed by J.F. and are to be sold by J. Sweeting at his shop at the angel in pope's head alley 1654


1 & 2 The Nuptials of Peleus and Thetis (The Great Royal Ball)

THE NVPTIALLS OF PELEVS AND THETIS. CONSISTING OF A Mask and a Comedy, OR THE The Great Royall Ball,

Acted lately in Paris six times BY The King in Person.  The Duke of Anjou. The Duke of Yorke. with divers other Noble men. ALSO BY The Princess Royall Henrette Marie. The Princess of Conty. The Dutchess of Roqvelaure. The Dutchess of Crequy. with many other Ladies of Honour.

LONDON, Printed for Henry Herringman, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Ancor in the lower walke of the New Exchange. 1654.

"The Epistle" to: Catherine (Stanley) Pierrepont, Marchioness of Dorchester; from: James Howell [A1+1r]

Apr 28, 1654: Entered to Henry Herringman: "A Maske & Comedie called The Nuptialls of Peleus & Thetis Or the great Royall Ball Acted lately at Paris translated into English by Iames Howell Esqr".

The nuptials of Peleus and Thetis consisting of a masque and a comedy or the the great royal ball acted lately in Paris six times by the king in person the duke of Anjou the duke of York with divers other noblemen also by the princess royal Henrietta Maria the princess of Conty the Duchess of Roquelaure the Duchess of Crequy with many other ladies of honor London printed for Henry Herringman and are to be sold at his shop at the Anchor in the lower walk of the new exchange 1654


1 The Nuptials of Peleus and Thetis (The Great Royal Ball)

Translation of French Royal Entertainment

[HT; A4r] THE NVPTIALS Of PELEUS and THETIS; OR; The Great Royall Ball.

the nuptials of peleus and thetis or the great royal ball


2 The Nuptials of Peleus and Thetis (The Great Royal Ball)

[2A1r] THE NUPTIALS OF PELEUS AND THETIS. A NEW ITALIAN COMEDY, Whence the preceding MASK was extracted;

Made English by a nearer adherence to the Original, then to the French TRANSLATION.

London, Printed for Henry Herringman, at the Anchor in the New Exchange, 1654.

the nuptials of peleus and thetis a new italian comedy whence the preceding masque was extracted made English by a nearer adherence to the original than to the French translation non seria semper London printed for henry herringman at the anchor in the new exchange 1654


Two Tragedies

Collection of Plays with Unknown Auspices

TWO TRAGEDIES, Viz. CLEOPATRA Queene of ÆGYPT. AND AGRIPPINA Empress of Rome.

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Princes Armes in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1654.

Oct 26, 1638: Entered to Thomas Walkley: "Two Playes called The tragedy of Cleopatra. & Iulia Agripina empresse of Rome."
Nov 20, 1658: Transferred from Thomas Walkley to Humphrey Moseley: "The Tragedy of Cleopatra Queen of Ægipt & Iulia Agripina Empresse of Rome. by Tho: May Esqr."

For this collection, a single leaf has been prefixed to separate editions of the two plays reissued in 1654.

Two tragedies viz Cleopatra queen of Egypt and Agrippina empress of rome written by Thomas may esq. London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the prince's arms in paul's churchyard 1654


Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt

There are three issues of this edition. Greg 553a(i) contains the original title leaf dated 1639. Greg 553a(ii) contains a cancel title leaf dated 1654, which lists different author and performance attributions, and different stationers. Greg 553a(ii) was also issued as part of the 1654 May collection (Wing M1416).

[A1r] THE TRAGEDIE OF CLEOPATRA Queen of <i>Ægypt</i>.

Luc. [in single column] ——— quantùm impulit Argos, | Iliacasque domos facie Spartana nocenti | Hesperios auxit tantùm Cleopatra furores.

LONON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Princes Armes in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1654

Epistle to: Kenelm Digby (natural philosopher and courtier); from: Thomas May [A2r]

Oct 26, 1638: Entered to Thomas Walkley: "Two Playes called The tragedy of Cleopatra. ...".
Nov 20, 1658: Transferred from Thomas Walkley to Humphrey Moseley: "The Tragedy of Cleopatra Queen of Ægipt ... by Tho: May Esqr."

The tragedy of Cleopatra queen of Egypt written by Thomas May esq. Luc. Quantum impulit argos iliacasque domos facie spartana nocenti hesperios auxit tantum Cleopatra furores London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1654


Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt

There are three issues of this edition. Greg 553a(i) contains the original title leaf dated 1639. Greg 553a(ii) contains a cancel title leaf dated 1654, which lists different author and performance attributions, and different stationers. Greg 553a(ii) was also issued as part of the 1654 May collection (Wing M1416). See also Greg

THE TRAGEDIE OF CLEOPATRA Queen of <i>Ægypt</i>.


Julia Agrippina, Empress of Rome

There are three issues of this edition. Greg 554a(i) contains the original title leaf dated 1639; it exists in two states: STC 17718 contains the status attribution "Esq." while STC 17718a does not (the states do not have separate Greg numbers). Greg 554a(ii) contains a cancel title leaf dated 1654, which lists a different play title, author attribution, and stationers. Greg 554a(ii) was also issued as part of the 1654 May collection (Wing M1416).

[A2r] THE TRAGEDY OF <i>JVLIA AGRIPPINA;</i>

"The Speakers" and note "Acted 1628." [A3r]

Oct 26, 1638: Entered to Thomas Walkley: "Two Playes called ... Iulia Agripina empresse of Rome."
Nov 20, 1658: Transferred from Thomas Walkley to Humphrey Moseley: "Iulia Agripina Empresse of Rome. by Tho: May Esqr."

The tragedy of Julia Agrippina written by Thomas May Esq. London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1654

"Octob. 26. 1638. Imprimatur, Matth. Clay" [A3v]


1 & 2 The Passionate Lovers

1 edition issued in both quarto and octavo

There are two issues of this collection. Wing C581 was printed in octavo, while Wing C581A was printed from the same setting of type but reimposed in quarto, with altered signatures. See also Wing

THE PASSIONATE LOVERS, A <i>TRAGI-COMEDY. The First and Second Parts</i>.

<i>Written by LODOWICK CARLELL,</i> Gent.

Twice presented before the KING and QuEENS  Majesties at Somerset-House, and very often at the Private House in Black-Friars, with great Applause, By his late MAJESTIES Servants.

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Prince's Arms in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1655.

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

"The Names and Characters of the Persons" [A4v]

Sep 4(?), 1646: Entered to Humphrey Robinson and Humphrey Moseley: "these seueral Tragedies & Comedies herevnder mencioned (vizt.) [(Saluo iure cuiusumque) deleted] ... The passionate Louer ... [1st. & 2d. parts. added] by Mr Carlile".

The passionate lovers a tragicomedy the first and second parts twice presented before the king and queen's majesties at Somerset house and very often at the private house in blackfriars with great applause by his late majesty's servants written by Lodowick Carlell Gent 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 1655


1 The Passionate Lovers

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

There are two issues of this play. Greg 750a(i) was printed in octavo, while Greg 750a(ii) was printed from the same setting of type but reimposed in quarto, with altered signatures. See also Greg

[HT; B1r] THE Passionate Lover, <i>FIRST PART</i>.


2 The Passionate Lovers

There are two issues of this play. Greg 751a(i) was printed in octavo, while Greg 751a(ii) was printed from the same setting of type but reimposed in quarto, with altered signatures. See also Greg

[HT; G5r] THE Passionate Lover, <i>SECOND PART</i>.


1 & 2 The Passionate Lovers


1 The Passionate Lovers


2 The Passionate Lovers

[HT; N1r] THE Passionate Lover, <i>SECOND PART</i>.


Actaeon and Diana; with A Pastoral Story of the Nymph Oenone

There are two issues of this collection. In Wing C6710, the original title page lists Newcomb as printer and states the book was printed "for the use of the Author." In Wing C6711, the original half-sheet A2 was replaced by two whole sheets, πA4 and πB4: the additional sheets contain a cancel title page listing Archer as publisher and different author and performance attributions, a dedication, and the play Simpleton the Smith [Greg 769a]. See also Wing

ACTÆON AND DIANA, WITH A Pastorall Story of the Nymph OENONE; Followed By the several conceited humors Of [in single column joined by pointed bracket] { Bumpkin, the Huntsman. | Hobbinall, the Shepheard. | Singing Simpkin. And | John Swabber, the Sea-man.

Printed at London by T. Newcomb, for the use of the Author ROBERT COX.

Epistle to: "all the Worthy-minded Gentry"; from: Robert Cox [A2r]

Actaeon and Diana with a pastoral story of the nymph oenone followed by the several conceited humors of bumpkin the huntsman, hobbinal the shepherd, singing simpkin and john swabber the seaman printed at London by T. newcomb for the use of the author Robert cox.


Actaeon and Diana

The preliminaries exist in two states: Greg 754a(i) contains "The names of the Persons" and a HT [A2v]; Greg 754a(ii) does not contain leaf A2. See also Greg


Rural Sports, or The Birth of of the Nymph Oenone

[HT; D1r] Here follow the Rurall  sports on the Birth-day of the Nymph Oenone.

Here follow the rural sports on the birthday of the nymph Oenone


John Swabber

[HT; E1v] Here followes the Humor of <i>John Swabber</i>.


The Entertainment at Wanstead (The Lady of May)

[Description; 3G3v] <i>Her most Excellent Majestie walking in </i>Wanstead <i>Garden</i>, ...

Her most excellent majesty walking in Wanstead garden


Acteon & Diana; WITH A Pastorall Storie of the Nimph OENONE: FOLLOWED By the several Conceited Humours Of [in single column joined by pointed bracket] { Bumpkin the Huntsman. | Hobbinal the Shepherd. | Singing Simpkin, and | John Swabber the Seaman. ... with the Addition of Simpleton the Smith, not before extant.

Acted at the <i>Red Bull</i> with great applause.

The second Edition, ... LONDON, Printed for <i>Edward Archer</i>, at the Adam and Eve, in Little Britain, 1656.

Epistle to: "all the Worthy-minded Gentry"; from: Robert Cox [πA1v]

Actaeon and Diana with a pastoral story of the nymph oenone followed by the several conceited humors of bumpkin the huntsman, hobbinal the shepherd, singing simpkin and john swabber the seaman by Rob. Cox acted at the red bull with great applause the second edition with the addition of simpleton the smith not before extant London printed for Edward archer at the adam and eve in little Britain 1656


Actaeon and Diana


Simpleton the Smith


Three Excellent Tragedies

Three Excellent Tragœdies. Viz. THE RAGING TURK, OR, BAJAZET the Second. THE COURAGEOUS TURK, OR, AMVRATH the First. AND THE TRAGOEDIE OF ORESTES.

WRITTEN, By THO. GOFF, Master of ARTS, and Student of Christ-Church in Oxford; ... carefully corrected by a friend of the Authors.

and Acted by the Students of the same House.

The second edition, ... LONDON, Printed for G. BEDELL and T. COLLINS, at the middle Temple Gate Fleet-street. 1656.

Advertisement for "Books ... printed for, and sold by Ga. Bedell and Tho. Collins, 1656" [R5r]

Three excellent tragedies viz the raging turk or bajazet the second the courageous turk or amurath the first and the tragedy of orestes written by tho. Goffe master of arts and student of Christ church in oxford and acted by the students of the same house the second edition carefully corrected by a friend of the author's London printed for g. bedell and t. Collins at the middle temple gate fleet street 1656


The Raging Turk, or Bajazet the Second

[A1r] THE RAGING TURK, OR, BAJAZET THE SECOND. A Tragedie

Written by THOMAS GOFF, Master of ARTS, and Student of Christ-Church in Oxford;

[in single column] Monstra fato, scelera moribus imputes, | Det ille veniam facilè cui venia est opus.

The second Edition. LONDON, Printed for G. BEDELL and T. COLLINS, at the middle Temple Gate Fleet-street. 1656.

Epistle to: Richard Tichborne (2nd Baronet); from: Richard Meighen [A2r]

Sep 7, 1631: Entered to Richard Meighen: "a booke called The Tragedy of Baiazet the second or the rageing Turke".<br />Nov 7, 1646: Transferred from Mercy Meighen, the widow of Richard Meighen, to herself and George Bedell: "Baiazett the Rageing Turke. a play."

The raging Turk or Bajazet the second a tragedy written by Thomas Goffe master of arts and student of Christ church in Oxford and acted by the students of the same house Monstra fato scelera moribus imputes det ille veniam facile cui venia est opus the second edition London printed for G. Bedell and T. Collins at the middle temple gate Fleet Street 1656


The Courageous Turk, or Amurath the First

[H2r] THE COURAGEOUS TURK, OR, AMURATH THE FIRST. A Tragedie,

Written by THOMAS GOFF Master of Arts, and Student of Christ-Church in OXFORD,

and Acted by the Studens of the same house.

The second Edition LONDON, Printed for G. BEDELL and T. COLLINS, at the middle Temple Gate Fleet-street. 1656.

1: by unsigned [H4r, sometimes misprinted G4]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Walter Tichborne (brother of Richard Tichborne, 2nd Baronet); from: Richard Meighen [H3r]

Sep 7, 1631: Entered to Richard Meighen: "a booke called the Play of Amarath the Turke."<br />Nov 7, 1646: Transferred from Mercy Meighen, the widow of Richard Meighen, to herself and George Bedell: "Amurath the Turke. a play."

The courageous Turk or Amurath the first a tragedy written by Thomas Goffe Master of Arts and student of Christ Church in Oxford and acted by the students of the same house the second edition London printed for G. Bedell and T. Collins at the middle temple gate Fleet Street 1656


Orestes

Written by THOMAS GOFF Master of Arts, and student of Christ-Church in OXFORD,

AND Acted by the STUDENTS of the same house.

The second Edition LONDON,  Printed for G. BEDELL and T. COLLINS, at the middle Temple Gate Fleet-street. 1656.

Nov 7, 1646: Transferred from Mercy Meighen, the widow of Richard Meighen, to herself and George Bedell:: "The Tragedy of Orestes. a play."

the tragedy of orestes written by thomas goffe master of arts and student of christ church in oxford and acted by students of the same house the second edition printed for G. Bedell and T Collins at the middle temple gate fleet street 1656


Two New Plays

TWO NEW PLAYES. Viz. [in single column joined by pointed bracket] { I. The Fool would be a Favourit: | or, | The Discreet Lover. | 2. Osmond, the Great Turk: | or, | The Noble Servant.

As they have been often acted, by the Queen's Majesty's Servants, with great applause.

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop, at the Prince's Armes in St. Paul's Church-yard. 1657.

Two new plays viz 1. the fool would be a favorite or the discreet lover 2. Osmond the great turk or the noble servant as they have been often acted by the queen's majesty's servants with great applause written by lodowick carlell gent London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the prince's arms in St. paul's churchyard 1657


The Fool Would Be a Favorite, or The Discreet Lover

[A3r] THE FOOL Would be a FAVOURIT: Or, the <i>DISCREET LOVER</i>. A Trage-Comedy.

<i>Written by LODOWICK CARLELL</i>, Gent.

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his shop, at the Prince's Armes in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1657.

Sep 9, 1653: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "the severall Playes following. ... The Discreet Louer, or the Foole would bee a Fauourite. by ... Lod: Carlel."

The fool would be a favorite or the discreet lover a tragicomedy written by Lodowick Carlell gent London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1657


Osmond the Great Turk, or The Noble Servant

[A1r] THE FAMOUS TRAGEDY OF OSMOND The great TURK,  Otherwise called the <i>NOBLE SERVANT</i>.

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley,  at his shop at the Princes Armes in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1657.

Sep 9, 1653: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "the severall Playes following. ... Osman, the Great Turke, or The Noble seruant. ... by ... Lod: Carlel."

Annals dates this play to 1637 [1622-c.1638], but N. W. Bawcutt supplies a transcript of Henry Herbert's license to the King's Men from September 6, 1622 (<i>The Control and Censorship of Caroline Drama</i> [Clarendon, 1996], 137).

The famous tragedy of Osmond the great Turk otherwise called the noble servant written by Lodowick Carlell gent London printed for Humphrey Moseley at his shop at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1657


Two New Plays

TWO NEW PLAYES. <i>VIZ</i>. [in single column joined by pointed bracket] { More DISSEMBLERS | besides WOMEN. | WOMEN beware | WOMEN.

London, Printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his Shop at the Prince's Arms in St. Pauls Churchyard. 1657.

Engraved portrait on frontispiece, inscribed "Vera Effigies Tho: Midletoni Gent:" [π1v]

Moseley's address to readers [A3r] appears after the title page for More Dissemblers Besides Women [A2r], but it is intended for both plays.  Nathaniel Richards's commendatory poem [A4r] specifically addresses Women Beware Women.

Two new plays viz more dissemblers besides women women beware women written by tho. Middleton gent London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the prince's arms in st. paul's churchyard 1657

Engraved portrait inscribed "Vera Effigies Tho: Midletoni Gent:" (unsigned) [π1v]


More Dissemblers Besides Women

1614 [re-licensed for stage, Oct 17, 1623]

[A2r] MORE DISSEMBLERS BESIDES WOMEN. A COMEDY,

LONDON: Printed for Humphrey Moseley, 1657.

Sep 9, 1653: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "the severall Playes following. ... More Dissemblers besides Women. ... Mr. Tho: Midleton."

Moseley's address to readers appears after the title page for More Dissemblers Besides Women but is intended for both plays. Thomas Middleton and Early Modern Textual Culture dates the first production to 1614; Annals dates it to c.1615(?) [re-licensed for stage, Oct 17, 1623].

More dissemblers besides women a comedy by Tho. Middleton gent London printed for Humphrey Moseley 1657


Women Beware Women

Sep 9, 1653: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "the severall Playes following. ... A right Woman, or Women beware of Women. ... Mr. Tho: Midleton."

Thomas Middleton and Early Modern Textual Culture dates the first production to Summer 1621; Annals dates it to 1621 [c.1620-1627]; Richard Dutton, ed., "Women Beware Women" and Other Plays (Oxford: Oxford UP, 1999) suggests a date of 1613.

Women beware women a tragedy by Tho. Middleton gent London printed for Humphrey Moseley 1657


The Fancies Theater (The Mirror of Fancies)

There are two issues of this collection. STC 23704 contains the original title leaf dated 1640, listing Norton as printer and Best as publisher. Wing T229 contains a cancel title leaf dated 1657, listing Burden as publisher (and no printer) and with a different author attribution, performance attribution, and Latin motto; the title page for <i>Love Crowns the End</i> also contains a cancel title page. See also Wing

Collection of Nondramatic Texts and a School Play

THE MIRROUR OF FANCIES. WITH A Tragicomedy Intitled, <i>Love Crowns the End</i>.

Acted by the Schollars of Bingham in the County of Nottingham.

LONDON, Printed for W. Burden in Cannon-street neer London-stone, 1657.

13: by "R. Broome"; "Tho. Nabbes"; "C. G."; "Geo. Lynn"; "Robert Chamberlaine"; "H. Davison"; "James Jones"; "H. Davison"; "William Barnes"; "Tho. Rawlins"; "An. Newport"; "R. Pynder"; "W. Ling" [*6r]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: John Winter (Secretary of State and Master of Requests to Queen Henrietta Maria); from: John Tatham [*3r]. Verses to: "the honor'd Patron of his Book"; from: John Tatham [*4v]

Oct 15, 1640: Entered to Richard Best: "a booke called The ffancies Theater, by Iohn Tatham".

The mirror of fancies with a tragicomedy entitled love crowns the end acted by the scholars of bingham in the county of Nottingham by jo. Tatham gent London printed for w. burden in cannon street near London stone 1657

"21 Aprilis, 1640. Imprimatur, Johannes Hansley" [A4v]


Love Crowns the End

There are two issues of this play: Greg 600a(i) is dated 1640; Greg 600a(ii) is dated 1657. The two title pages contain different genre attributions, performance attributions, author attributions, and imprints. See also Greg

[I4r] LOVE CROWNS THE END: A Tragicomedy;

LONDON, Printed for W. Burden, in Cannons-street neer London-stone, 1657.

Love crowns the end a tragicomedy acted by the scholars of Bingham in the county of Nottingham by Jo. Tatham Gent London printed for W Burden in cannon street near london stone 1657


Small Poems of Diverse Sorts

There are six issues of this collection. Wing C4898 is dated 1658, lists the book title as "Poems of Divers sorts," and names Godbid as printer. Wing C4894 is dated 1658, lists the book title as "A Chain of Golden Poems," and names "W. G." as printer and Pridmore as bookseller. Wing C4894A is dated 1659, lists the book title as "A Chain of Golden Poems," and names "W. G." as printer and Pridmore as bookseller. The two issues of this collection from 1662, and one from 1669, are not included in DEEP. See also Wing

Engraved portrait bust on frontispiece [A1+1v]

"The Authors Apology to the Reader" signed "Aston Cokain" [A3r]

May 4, 1657: Entered to William Godbid: "a booke called Poems of divers sorts together with a famous Italian Play entituled Trappolin by Sr Aston Cockaine."

Small poems of divers sorts written by sir Aston cokayne London printed by wil. Godbid 1658

Engraved portrait (unsigned) with verses on "Cockains Head" (unsigned) below [A1+1v].


A Chain of Golden Poems

A CHAIN OF GOLDEN POEMS Embellished with WIT, MIRTH, and ELOQUENCE. Together with two most excellent COMEDIES, (viz.) The OBSTINATE LADY, AND TRAPPOLIN Suppos'd a PRINCE:

LONDON, Printed by W. G. and are to be sold by Isaac Pridmore, at the Golden-Falcon near the New-Exchange. 1658.

A chain of golden poems embellished with wit mirth and eloquence together with two most excellent comedies viz the obstinate lady and trappolin supposed a prince written by Sir Aston cokayne London printed by W.G. and are to be sold by Isaac Pridmore at the golden falcon near the new exchange 1658.


The Obstinate Lady

There is a second issue of this edition from 1669, Greg 771b(ii), which is not included in DEEP.

Sep 29, 1656: Entered to William Godbid: "a booke entituled The Obstinate Lady by A. C."

The obstinate lady a comedy written by Aston Cockayne London printed by William Godbid 1658


Trappolin Creduto Principe, or Trappolin Supposed a Prince

There is another issue of this edition from 1669 [Greg 796a(ii)], which is not included in DEEP.

[2D6r] Trappolin creduto Pincipe. OR TRAPPOLIN Suppos'd a Prince. An Italian TRAGE-COMEDY. The Scene part of Italy.

May 4, 1657: Entered to William Godbid: "a famous Italian Play entituled Trappolin by Sr Aston Cockaine."

Trappolin creduto principe or Trappolin supposed a prince an Italian tragicomedy the scene part of Italy written by Sir Aston Cokayne London printed by William Godbid 1658


A Masque at Bretbie

Presented at Bretbie in Darbyshire On Twelfth-Night. 1639.

The masque was performed on Jan 6, 1640, so the date in the HT follows the legal reckoning

A masque presented at Bretby in Derbyshire on Twelfth night 1639


Two Plays

There are three issues of this collection, all with the same Wing number [M1480], though Greg distinguishes them as (A), (B), and (C). Wing M1480(A) was issued without The Amorous War. Wing M1480(B) was issued with the 1648 issue of the first edition of The Amorous War [Greg 671a(i)]. Wing M1480(C) was issued either with the 1658 issue of the first edition of The Amorous War [Greg 671a(ii)] or with the 1659 second edition [Greg 671b(i) or 671b(ii)]. See also the other

TWO PLAIES THE CITY MATCH. A COMOEDY. AND THE AMOROVS WARRE A TRAGY- -COMOEDY.

BOTH LONG SINCE WRITTEN, By J. M. of Ch. Ch. in OXON.

OXFORD. Re-Printed by Hen. Hall, for Ric. Davis, 1658.

Greg identifies this issue as Issue (<small>B</small>).

Two plays the city match a comedy and the amorous war a tragicomedy both long since written by j.m. of ch. Ch. In oxon. Oxford reprinted by hen. Hall for ric. Davis 1658


The City Match

1 folio, 1 edition issued in both quarto (in collection) and octavo (single-play playbook)

There are two issues of this edition. Greg 568b(i) does not contain a title page, was printed as a quarto with 38 lines per page, and was intended to be part of the 1658 Mayne collection (Wing M1480). Greg 568b(ii) contains a title page dated 1659, was printed as an octavo with 35 lines per page, and was sold as a single-play playbook. The octavo issue was printed from the same setting of type as the quarto, the type being first rearranged and then reimposed; only the two prologues were completely reset. See also Greg

Private (Nonprofessional); Adult Professional

<i>The City Match</i> was first performed in private court performances and afterward by the King's Men at the Blackfriars.


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. See also Greg

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


Honoria and Mammon; The Contention of Ajax and Ulysses

There are three issues of this collection. Wing S3475 states the book was "Printed for the use of the Author" and is undated; there is no engraved portrait of Shirley. Wing S3474 is undated and lists "T.W." as printer and Crooke as publisher; there is an engraved portrait of Shirley preceding the title page [A1+1v]. Wing S3473 lists Crook as publisher and is dated 1659; some, but not all, copies contain the engraved portrait of Shirley. (Greg distinguishes these three issues as, respectively, 473b(i), 473b(ii), and 473b(iii), but these variants affect the two-play Shirley collection more than they do the individual masque <i>Honoria and Mammon</i>.) See also Wing

[in single column] Auri sacra fames quid non Mortalia cogis Pectora? | --------Et immensum Gloria calcar habet.

<i>LONDON</i>, Printed for the use of the Author.

Honoria and mammon written by James Shirley auri sacra fames quid non mortalia cogis pectora et immensum Gloria calcar habet  London printed for the use of the author


The Contention for Honor and Riches (Honoria and Mammon)

"To the Candid Reader" signed "James Shirley" [A3r]

Nov 9, 1632: Entered to William Cooke: "a booke called a Dialogue of Riches & honor by I: S."
Dec 12, 1646: Transferred from William Cooke to Humphrey Moseley: "two playes or masques vizt. Contention for honor & Riches. ... by Mr Iames Shirley".

Greg distinguishes between the three issues of the two-play 1659 Shirley collection as 473b(i)-789a(i), 473(bii)-789a(ii), and 473b(iii)-789a(iii), but <i>Honoria and Mammon</i> remains unchanged in each issue.


The Contention of Ajax and Ulysses for the Armor of Achilles

[H1r] THE CONTENTION OF AjAX and ULYSSES, FOR THE ARMOR of ACHILLES.

AS It was nobly represented by young Gentlemen of quality, at a private Entertainment of some persons of Honour.

LONDON, Printed for John Crook, at the sign of the ship in S. Pauls Church-yard.

The text contains a note that a song "was afterwards sung in parts, the Musick excellently composed by Mr. Ed. Coleman [K2v]. Greg distinguishes between the three issues of the two-play 1659 Shirley collection as 473b(i)-789a(i), 473(bii)-789a(ii), and 473b(iii)-789a(iii), but <i>The Contention of Ajax and Ulysses</i> remains unchanged in each issue.

The contention of ajax and Ulysses for the armor of Achilles as it was nobly represented by young gentlemen of quality at a private entertainment of some persons of honor written by james Shirley London printed for john crooke at the sign of the ship in St. paul's churchyard.


LONDON, Printed byT.W. for John Crook, at the sign of the ship in S. Pauls Church-yard.

Engraved portrait bust on frontispiece, inscribed "Iacobus Shirlæus:", signed "G Phenik pinx:" and "R Gaywood fecit 1658" [A1+1v]

Honoria and mammon written by James Shirley auri sacra fames quid non mortalia cogis pectora et immensum Gloria calcar habet  London printed by T.W. for John Crooke at the sign of the ship in St. Paul's Churchyard

Engraved portrait inscribed "Iacobus Shirlæus:" subscribed "G Phenik pinx:" "R. Gaywood fecit 1658" [A1+1v]


Holland's Leaguer

Sheet A exists in two states, with slightly different imprints; both are listed under the same Greg number (461a), but they have different STC numbers. STC 17443 lists "Swan-Alley" in imprint and the inner form of the sheet is wrongly imposed; STC 17443.5 lists "Swan-Yard" in imprint and the inner form is correctly imposed. Greg does not note the state with "Swan-Alley." See also the other Greg

HOLLANDS LEAGVER. <i>AN</i> EXCELLENT COMEDY

Written by SHACKERLEY MARMYON, Master of Arts.

AS IT HATH BIN LATELY and often Acted with great applause, by the high and mighty Prince CHARLES his Servants; at the private house in Salisbury Court.

[in single column] ———Vult hæc sub luce videri, | Iudicis argutum quia non formidat acumen.

Printed at London by I. B. for IOHN GROVE, dwelling in Swan-Yard within Newgate. 1632.

"To the Reader" [<i>var</i>.: "eader"] signed "Shackerley Marmyon" [A3r]

Jan 26, 1632: Entered to John Grove: "a [Comedy interlined above Playbrooke sic deleted] called the Leaguer (the reformacions [to be interlined above cros not being deleted] strictly obserued may be printed not otherwise) expressed by thaforesaid wordes of Sr Hen: Herbert".
Sep 25, 1637: Transferred from John Grove to William Leake (2): "these ffour Playes following (vizt.) ... Hollands Leaguer."

Holland's Leaguer an excellent comedy as it hath been lately and often acted with great applause by the high and mighty Prince Charles his servants at the private house in Salisbury court written by Shackerley Marmion Master of Arts Vult haec sub luce videri iudicis argutum quia non formidat acumen Printed at London by J.B. for John Grove dwelling in Swan yard within Newgate 1632


Fragmenta Aurea

There are two issues of this collection, both with the same Wing number [S6128]. The first was issued with no additional material; the second was issued with the 1659 collection The Last Remains of Sir John Suckling [Wing S6130], which includes The Sad One. See also the other Wing

<i>FRAGMENTA AVREA:</i> A COLLECTION OF ALL The Incomparable Peices, ... with some New Additionals.

WRITTEN BY Sir <i>JOHN SVCKLING.</i> AND Published by a FRIEND to perpetuate his Memory.

The Third Edition, ... Printed by his owne Copies. LONDON: Printed for Humphrey Moseley at the Prince's Arms in St. Paul's Churchyard. 1658.

Engraved portrait on frontispiece, inscribed "Obijt anno Ætatis suæ 28.", signed "W. Marshall fecit" [π1v]

July 24, 1646: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a booke called Poems & letters &c, by Sr. Iohn Sucklyn".

There is also an imperfect copy of a later edition of Fragmenta Aurea, which lacks all leaves before N1. It is bound up with a copy of The Last Remains (1672?) but was presumably printed earlier and closely resembles the edition of 1658. This edition is not included in DEEP.

Fragmenta aurea a collection of all the incomparable pieces written by sir john suckling and published by a friend to perpetuate his memory the third edition with some new additionals printed by his own copies London printed for Humphrey Moseley at the prince's arms in st. paul's churchyard 1658

Engraved portrait inscribed "Obijt anno Ætatis suæ 28." with verses (unsigned) on "Sucklin" below and signed "W. Marshall fecit" [π1v]


Aglaura

Presented at the Private-House IN Black Fryers, <i>By His Majesties Servants</i>.

LONDON, Printed for Humphery Moseley at the Prince's Arms in St. Paul's Churchyard. 1658.

Special title to alternative ending [N1r]

Apr 18, 1638: Entered to Thomas Walkley: "a Play called Aglaura by Sr. Io: Sucklin knight."
Feb 22, 1648: Transferred from Thomas Walkley to Humphrey Moseley: "Aglaura a play by Sr Iohn Suckling".

Aglaura presented at the private house in blackfriars by his majesty's servants written by Sir John Suckling London printed for Humphrey Moseley at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1658


Brennoralt, or The Discontented Colonel

Presented at the Private-House IN Black-Fryers. <i>By his Majesties Servants.</i>

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley at the Prince's Arms, in St. Pauls Churchyard. 1658.

Apr 5, 1642: Entered to Francis Eglesfield: "a booke called The discontented Colonell. by Sr Iohn Sucklyn knt."
Aug 1, 1646: Transferred from Francis Eglesfield and Henry Twyford to Humphrey Moseley: "ye Play called The discontented Colonell &c. by Sr. Io: Sucklin".

Brennoralt a tragedy presented at the private house in blackfriars by his majesty's servants written by Sir John Suckling London printed for Humphrey Moseley at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1658


The Goblins

2 octavos (bib indep), 3 octavos in collection

Presented at the Private-House IN Black Fryers. <i>By his Majesties Servants</i>.

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Mosely at the Prince's Arms, in St. Paul's Churchyard. 1658.

Jul 24, 1646: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a Play called The Goblins &c. by Sr. Iohn Sucklyn".

The goblins a comedy presented at the private house in blackfriars by his majesty's servants written by Sir John Suckling London printed for Humphrey Moseley at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1658


The Sad One

LONDON: Printed for Humphrey Moseley at the Prince's Arms in St. Pauls Churchyard. 1659.

"The Argument introducing to the following Scenes" [E2r]

There is no evidence that this play was ever acted--it is described by the publisher of <i>The Last Remains of Sir John Suckling</i> as an "unfinish'd" fragment--but Suckling may have written it with the intention that it would eventually be performed by a professional playing company.

The sad one a tragedy by Sir John Suckling London printed for Humphrey Moseley at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1659


Five New Plays

Five new PLAYES, <i>VIZ.</i> [in single column] The ENGLISH MOOR, or The MOCK-MARRIAGE. | The LOVE-SICK COURT, or The AMBITIOUS POLITIQUE. | COVENT GARDEN Weeded. | The NEW ACADEMY, or The NEW EXCHANGE. | The QUEEN and CONCUBINE.

LONDON, Printed for A. Crook at the Green Dragon in Saint Pauls Church-yard, and for H. Brome at the Gunn in Ivy-Lane, 1659.

3: by "Ben. Johnson"; "T. S."; "Alex. Brome" [πA6r]

"To the Readers" (unsigned, but probably by Alexander Brome, editor) [π3r]; "The Stationers to the Reader" signed "A. C. H. B." (Andrew Crooke [1] and Henry Brome) [a3v]

Half-title, "Bromes Playes." (printed up the page) [πA1v]; advertisement for books "sold by Andrew Crook" [2O8r]

Five new plays viz the English moor or the mock marriage the lovesick court or the ambitious politique covent garden weeded the new academy or the new exchange the queen and concubine by Richard brome. London printed for A. Crooke at the green dragon in Saint Paul's churchyard and for H. Brome at the gun in ivy lane 1659


The English Moor, or The Mock Marriage

There are two issues of this play. Greg 806a, dated 1658, does not name an author, and lists "J. T." as printer, "A. C." and Henry Brome as publishers, and a bookshop location. Greg 806a(cancel), dated 1659, lists Richard Brome as author and does not name any stationers or a bookshop location in its imprint. See also Greg

[a4r] THE English Moor, OR THE MOCK-MARRIAGE. A Comœdy

as it was often acted with general applause, by Her Majesties Servants.

[in single column] Innocuos permitte jocos, cur ludere nobis | Non  liceat?

<i>LONDON</i>, Printed in the year, 1659.

Aug 4, 1640: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1): "six Playes vizt. ... The English Moore or mock Marriage by Mr. Rich: Broome".

The English moor or the mock marriage a comedy as it was often acted with general applause by her majesty's servants. By Richard brome. innocuos permitte iocos cur ludere nobis non liceat London printed in the year 1659


The Lovesick Court, or The Ambitious Politic

[F6r] THE Love-sick Court. OR THE <i>Ambitious Politique</i>. A COMEDY

[in single column] Nil mea, ceu mos est, commendes carmina curo | Se  nisi comendent carmina despereant.

LONDON,  Printed by J. T. for A. C. and are to be sold by Henry Broom,  at the Gun in Ivie-lane, 1658.

Aug 4, 1640: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1): "six Playes vizt. ... The love sick Cort. ... by Mr. Rich: Broome".

A play with the title Love Sick Courtier was licensed by Henry Herbert for Queen Henrietta Maria's Men at the Salisbury Court theater in 1638, which may have been this play (N. W. Bawcutt, ed., The Control and Censorship of Caroline Drama [Oxford: Clarendon, 1996], 202).

The lovesick court or the ambitious politique a comedy written by Richard Brome nil mea ceu mos est commendes carmina curo se nisi comendent carmina dispereant London printed by J.T. for A.C. and are to be sold by Henry Brome at the gun in Ivy lane 1658


The Weeding of the Covent Garden, or The Middlesex Justice of Peace (The Covent Garden Weeded)

[2A1r] THE WEEDING OF THE COVENT-GARDEN. Or the Middlesex-JVSTICE  OF Peace. A Facetious COMEDY.

A POSTHUME of RICHARD BROME, An Ingenious  Servant, and Imitator of his Master, that famously Renowned Poet Ben. Johnson.

<i>Aut prodesse solent, aut delectare Poetæ. Dramatis  Personæ.</i>

LONDON, Printed for Andrew Crook, and are to be sold at the Green Dragon in St. Pauls Churchyard: And Henry Broom at the Gun in Ivy-lane. 1658.

"Upon Aglaura printed in Folio" (verses) signed "R. B." (Richard Brome) [A2r]; "A Song" [A2v]; "To my Lord of Newcastle, on his Play called The Variety. He having commanded to give him my true opinion of it" (verses) signed "R. B." (Richard Brome) [A4r]

Aug 4, 1640: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1): "six Playes vizt. ... The Covent Garden. ... by Mr. Rich: Broome".

The weeding of the Covent garden or the Middlesex justice of peace a facetious comedy a posthume of Richard Brome an ingenious servant and imitator of his Master that famously renowned poet Ben Jonson aut prodesse solent aut delectare poetae dramatis personae London printed for Andrew Crooke and are to be sold at the Green Dragon in St. Paul's Churchyard and Henry Brome at the gun in Ivy Lane 1658


The New Academy, or The New Exchange

[h3r] THE NEW ACADEMY, Or, the NEW Exchange.

LONDON,  Printed for Andrew Crook, at the Green Dragon in Saint Pauls Church-yard: And Henry Brome at the Gun in Ivy-lane.  1658.

Aug 4, 1640: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1): "six Playes vizt. ... A new Academy or Exchange. ... by Mr. Rich: Broome".

The new academy or the new exchange by Richard Brome London printed for Andrew Crooke at the Green Dragon in Saint Paul's Churchyard and Henry Brome at the gun in ivy lane 1658


A Chain of Golden Poems

LONDON, Printed by W. G. and are to be sold by Isaac Pridmore, at the Golden-Falcon near the New-Exchange. 1659.

A chain of golden poems embellished with wit mirth and eloquence together with two most excellent comedies viz the obstinate lady and trappolin supposed a prince written by Sir Aston cokayne London printed by W.G. and are to be sold by Isaac Pridmore at the golden falcon near the new exchange 1659.


The Queen and Concubine

[<sup>(3)</sup>A1r] THE QUEEN And CONCUBINE. A COMEDIE

[in single column] Asperius nihil est Humili cum surgit in Altum. | —————— Si vis vincere, disce pati.

LONDON: Printed for A. Crook, and Hen. Brome, at the Gun in Ivy Lane. 1659.

"The first Song" and "The second Song" [A2r]; explicit [K1v]; advertisement for "Books Printed for Hen. Brome" (including the 1659 Brome collection <i>Five New Plays</i>) [K2r]

The queen and Concubine a comedy by Richard Brome asperius nihil est humili cum surgit in Altum si vis vincere disce pati London printed for A. Crooke and Hen. Brome at the gun in ivy lane 1659