1 Edward the Fourth

[HT; A2r] THE FIRST AND SECOND partes of King Edward the fourth. Contayning his mery pastime with the Tanner of Tamwoorth, as also his loue to fayre Mistresse Shoare, her great promotion, fall & misery, & lastly the lamentable death of both her and her husband.

the first and second parts of king Edward the fourth containing his merry pastime with the tanner of tamworth as also his love to fair mistress shore her great promotion fall and misery and lastly the lamentable death of both her and her husband


2 Edward the Fourth

[HT; L4r] THE SECOND PART of King Edward the Fourth. Contayning his iourney into France, for obtayning of his right there: The trecherous falshood of the Duke of Burgundie, and the Constable of France vsed against him, and his returne home again. Likewise the prosecution of the historie of M. Shoare and his faire wife: Concluding with the lamentable death of them both.

Aug 28, 1599: Entered to John Oxonbridge and John Busby (1): "Twoo playes beinge the ffirst & Second partes of Edw: the iiijth. & the Tanner of Tamworth. With the history of the life & deathe of mr Shore & Iane Shore his Wyfe as yt was lately acted by the Right honorable the Erle of Derbye his servtes".
Feb 23, 1600: Transferred from John Busby (1) to Humphrey Lownes (1): "the first & second partes of Edw the iiijth & the tanner of Tamworthe With the history of the lyfe and death of mr Shore and his wyfe &c" ["Entred by direction of mr man. and Iohn Busby being present".]
May 30, 1627: Transferred from Humphrey Lownes (1) to Humphrey Lownes (2) and Robert Young: "Iane Shore 2. partes."
Nov 6, 1628: Transferred from Humphrey Lownes (2) to George Cole and George Latham: "Iane Shore 2 partes."
Dec 6, 1630: Transferred from George Cole and George Latham to Robert Young: "Iane Shore 2 part".
Jul 22, 1644: Transferred from Robert Young decd. to James Young: "(Salvo iure cuiuscunque) ... Iane Shore 2. parts."

the second part of king Edward the fourth. Containing his journey into france, for obtaining of his right there the treacherous falsehood of the duke of burgundy and the constable of france used against him and his return home again likewise the prosecution of the history of mr. shore and his fair wife concluding with the lamentable death of them both


The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia

Collection of Nondramatic Texts and an Occasional Play

THE COVNTESSE OF PEMBROKES ARCADIA. ... with sundry new additions of the same Author</i>.

<i>WRITTEN BY SIR</i> PHILIP SIDNEY Knight.

Now the third time published, ... EDINBVRGH. PRINTED BY ROBERT walde-graue, Printer to the Kings Majestie. Cum priuilegio Regio. 1599.

"To the Reader" signed "H. S." (Hugh Sanford) [π2v]

Epistle to: Mary (Sidney) Herbert, Countess of Pembroke; from: Philip Sidney [π2r]

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 fourth edition of The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, but the second containing The Entertainment at Wanstead [Greg 152b]. Collation, content, and total leaf count 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 now the third time published with sundry new additions of the same author Edinburgh printed by Robert waldegrave printed to the king's majesty cum privilegio regio 1599


The Entertainment at Wanstead (The Lady of May)

[Description; 3A3r] HER MOST EXCELLENT MAIESTIE WALKING <i>IN WANSTEED GARDEN, ...</i>

Her most excellent majesty walking in Wanstead garden


1 & 2 Edward the Fourth

THE FIRST AND Second partes of King Edward the Fourth.  CONTAINING His mery pastime with the Tanner  of Tamworth, as also his loue to faire Mistrisse Shoare, her great promotion,  fall and miserie, and lastly the lamentable death of both her and her husband.  Likewise the besieging of London, by the Bastard Falconbridge, and the  valiant defence of the same by the Lord Maior and the Cittizens.

As it hath diuers times beene publikely played  by the Right Ho<i>norable the Earle of  Derbie his seruants</i>.

Imprinted at London  by F. K. for Humfrey Lownes and Iohn  Oxenbridge. 1600.

Greg calls this edition a quarto-form octavo [(4°-form) 8°], but it is better described as a large-paper quarto; see G.T. Tanselle, "The Concept of Format," <i>Studies in Bibliography</i> 53 (2000): 67-115.

The first and second parts of King Edward the fourth containing his merry pastime with the tanner of Tamworth as also his love to fair mistress Shore her great promotion fall and misery and lastly the lamentable death of both her and her husband likewise the besieging of London by the bastard Falconbridge and the valiant defense of the same by the lord Mayor and the citizens as it hath divers times been publicly played by the right honorable the Earl of Derby his servants Imprinted at London by F.K. for Humphrey Lownes and John Oxenbridge 1600


1 Edward the Fourth

[HT; A2r] THE FIRST AND SECOND partes of King Edward the fourth. Contayning his merrie pastime with the Tanner of Tamwoorth, as also his loue to fayre Mistresse Shoare, her great promotion, fall and miserie, and lastly the lamentable death of both her and her husband.


2 Edward the Fourth

[HT; F3r] THE SECOND PART of King Edward the Fourth. Containing his iourney into France, for obtaining of his right there: The trecherous falshood of the Duke of Burgundie, and the Constable of France vsed against him, and his returne home againe. Likewise the prosecution of the historie of M. Shoare and his faire wife: Concluding with the lamentable death of them both.


Cleopatra

1 sixteenmo in collection, 3 octavos in collection, 2 duodecimos in collection, 1 folio in collection, 1 quarto in collection, 1 quarto (bibliographically independent and in collection)

[Half-title; 2E5r] THE TRAGEDIE of Cleopatra[.]

<i>Ætas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus</i>.

Verses to: Mary (Sidney) Herbert, Countess of Pembroke; from: Samuel Daniel [2E6r]

Oct 19, 1593: Entered to Simon Waterson: "a booke intituled The Tragedye of Cleopatra".<br />Aug 19, 1635: Transferred from Simon Waterson to John Waterson: "The Tragedy of Cleopatra."

The tragedy of Cleopatra Aetas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus


The Works

There are two issues of this collection: STC 6236 is dated 1601; STC 6237 is dated 1602. The preliminaries for STC 6236 also exist in two states: most copies contain a dedication for "The Ciuill Wars" to Queen Elizabeth I [A2r]; in the Bodleian copy, the original leaf A2 was replaced by a single fold a2, which contains a dedication for the whole collection to the Bodleian Library. See also STC

Collection of Nondramatic Texts and a Closet Drama

<i>Ætas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus.</i>

L<small>ONDON</small> Printed for Simon Waterson. 1601.

Verses to: Bodleian Library, University of Oxford; from: Samuel Daniel [a2r] [only in copy owned by the Bodleian Library]

The works of Samuel Daniel newly augmented aetas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus London printed for simon waterson 1601


The Works

L<small>ONDON</small> Printed for Simon Waterson. 1602.

The works of Samuel Daniel newly augmented aetas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus London printed for simon waterson 1602


1 & 2 A Satire of the Three Estates

There are two issues of this collection. The first issue, dated 1602, exists in two states, varying in the imprint: STC 15681.5 contains the phrase "CVM PRIVILEGIO REGIS"; STC 15681 does not. The second issue, STC 15682, dated 1604, contains a cancel title leaf that reprints in English the Scots title to the edition of "The warkis" printed by Charteris in 1597 [STC 15664 and 15644.3]; it also includes a statement that the works are "Newly corrected," a new Latin motto, a new cut of the royal arms, and a new bookseller in imprint. See also STC

ANE SATYRE OF THE THRIE ESTAITS, in commendation of  vertew <i>and vituperation of vyce</i>.

Maid be Sir Dauid Lindesay of the Mont, aliàs, Lyon King of Armes.

AT EDINBVRGH PRINTED BE ROBERT CHARTERIS. 1602.

Printed at Edinburgh be Robert Charteris. <i>AN. DO. MDCII.</i> And are to be sauld in his Buith on the North-side of the Gait, at the West-side of the auld Prouosts Clos head. [V4r]

The variant issues of this edition correspond in STC and Greg as follows: STC 15681=Greg 193a(i*)-194a(i*); STC 15681.5=Greg 193a(i†)-194a(i†); STC 15682=Greg 193a(ii)-194a(ii).

A satire of the three estates in commendation of virtue and vituperation of vice made by Sir David Lindsay of the mount alias Lion King of arms at Edinburgh printed by Robert Charteris 1602


1 A Satire of the Three Estates

1540 [Jan 6, 1540 (Version I); Jun 7, 1552 (Version II); Aug 12, 1554 (Version III)]

[HT; B1r] ANE Pleasant Satyre of the thrie ESTATIS IN COMMENDATIOVN of vertew and vituperatioun of vyce, as followis.

a pleasant satire of the three estates in commendation of virtue and vituperation of vice, as follows


2 A Satire of the Three Estates


1 & 2 A Satire of the Three Estates

AT EDINBVRGH PRINTED BE ROBERT CHARTERIS. 1602. CVM PRIVILEGIO REGIS.

A satire of the three estates in commendation of virtue and vituperation of vice made by Sir David Lindsay of the mount alias Lion King of arms at Edinburgh printed by Robert Charteris 1602 cum privilegio regis


The Monarchic Tragedies

There are two issues of this collection. STC 343 contains two plays and the original title leaf dated 1604. STC 344 contains four plays and a cancel title leaf dated 1607,which lists the four plays in the "Newly enlarged" collection, a different author attribution, and a new Latin motto. See also STC

By <i>William Alexander of Menstrie</i>.

Printed at London by V. S. <i>for Edward Blount</i>. 1604.

Verses to: James VI and I, King; from: William Alexander [A3r]

Apr 30, 1604: Entered to Edward Blount (by order of court): "A booke Called the Woorkes of Wylliam Alexander of Menstrie Conteyning the Monarchicke Tragedies Paranethis [sic] to the Prince. and Aurora".

The monarchic tragedies by william alexander of menstrie printed at london by V.S. for Edward Blount 1604


Darius

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

By William Alexander <i>of Menstrie</i>.

Omne tulit punctum qui miscuit vtile dulci.

LONDON Printed  by G. Elde for Edward Blount.  1604.

3: by "Io. Murray"; "W. Quin"; unsigned [A2r]

Two copies of verses (unconnected with the play) [L1r]

The tragedy of Darius by William Alexander of Menstrie omne tulit punctum qui miscuit utile dulci London printed by G. Eld for Edward Blount 1604


Croesus

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


King James his Royal and Magnificent Entertainment through his Honorable
City of London

King James his Royall and  Magnificent Entertainement through his Honorable Cittie of London, Thurseday the 15. of March. 1603. So much as was presented in the  first and last of their Triumphall Arch’s.  With his speach made to the last Presentation, in the Strand, erected by the inhabitants of the  Dutchy, and Westminster.  Also, a briefe Panegvre of his Maiesties first and well auspicated entrance to his high Court of Parliament, on Monday, the  19. of the same Moneth.  With other Additions.

Mart. <i>Quando magis dignos licuit spectare triumphos</i>.

Printed at London by V. S. for Edward Blount, 1604.

Mar 19, 1604: Entered to Edward Blount: "A part of the kinges Maiesties right royall and magnificent Entertainmt through his honourable  city of London the 15 of marche 1603 So muche as was presented in the first and Last of their Triumphal Arches / With a speach made for the presentacion in the strong erected at the charges of the lordes knightes gentlemen & other thinhabitantes of the City of Westminster wth the liberties of the Duchie of Lancaster both done by Beniamin Iohnson".
May 14, 1604: Ordered in the dispute between Edward Blount and Thomas Man (2) about the book of the pageants, that Blount shall deliver his remaining stock of four hundred copies to Man at the rate of 6s. a ream: "ffor thendinge of the controuersie betwene them about the booke of the pageantes yt is ordered that Edw Blunt shall delyuer all his Remaynor thereof, (wch he saieth are 400) to Tho man. Receavinge of hym vjs for euery Reame thereof. Wch yt is ordered that the said Tho Man shall pay vnto him" (Court Book C, fol. 3b).

The performance date on the title page follows the legal reckoning.

B. Jon: his part of king James his royal and magnificent entertainment through his honorable city of London Thursday the 15 of march 1603 so much as was presented in the first and last of their triumphal arches with his speech made to the last presentation in the strand erected by the inhabitants of the Duchy and Westminster also a brief panegyric of his majesty's first and well auspicated entrance to his high court of parliament on Monday the 19 of the same month with other additions mart. Quando magis dignos licuit spectare triumphos printed at London by V.S. for Edward Blount 1604


The Coronation Triumph (The Entertainment through London)

1 quarto in collection, 2 folios in collection


The Entertainment of the Queen and Prince at Althorp (The Satyr)

[HT; 2A1r] A PARTICVLAR ENTERTAINment of the QVEENE and PRINCE their Highnesse to Althrope,

being written by <i>the same Author, and not before</i> published.

at the Right Honourable the Lord SPENCERS, on Saterday being the 25. of Iune 1603. as they came first into the Kingdome;

a particular entertainment of the queen and prince their highness to Althorp at the right honorable the lord Spencer's on Saturday being the 25 of June 1603 as they came first into the kingdom being written by the same author and not before published


1 & 2 A Satire of the Three Estates

OF THE Famous and worthy Knight, Sir DAVID LINDSAIE of the Mont, Alias Lyoun King of Armes. Newly corrected and vindicate from the former errors, wherewith they were before corrupted, and augmented with sundrie workes neuer before imprinted.

Viuet etiam post funera virtus.  IOB. 7 <i>Militia est vita hominis super terram.</i>

Imprinted at Edinburgh by  Robert Charteris, Printer to the Kinges most excellent Maiestie, and are to be  solde in London by Nathaniell Butter, at his shoppe neare S. Austens Church in the  old Change, 1604

The works of the famous and worthy knight sir David Lindsay of the Mount alias Lion king of arms newly corrected and vindicate from the former errors wherewith they were before corrupted and augmented with sundry works never before imprinted Vivet etiam post funera virtus Job 7 militia est vita hominis super terram imprinted at Edinburgh by Robert Charteris printer to the King's most excellent majesty and are to be sold in London by Nathaniel Butter at his shop near St. Augustine's church in the old Change 1604


Certain Small Poems

Collection of Plays and Nondramatic Texts

CERTAINE SMALL POEMS LATELY PRINTED: with the Tragedie of <i>Philotas</i>.

<i>Carmen amat, quisquis carmine digna gerit</i>.

AT LONDON Printed by G. Eld for Simon Waterson. 1605.

Aug 19, 1635: Transferred from Simon Waterson to John Waterson: "Master Sam: Daniells small Poems."

Certain small poems lately printed with the tragedy of philotas written by Samuel Daniel Carmen amat quisquis carmine digna gerit at London printed by g. eld for simon waterson 1605


Cleopatra

[Half-title; B4r] THE TRAGEDIE of Cleopatra. To the Ladie Marie Countisse of Pembrooke.

The tragedy of Cleopatra to the lady Mary countess of Pembroke Aetas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus


Philotas

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

AT LONDON Printed by G. E. for Simon Waterson and Edward Blount. 1605.

"The Epistle" to: Henry Frederick, Prince; from: Samuel Daniel [A4r]

Nov 29, 1604: Entered to Simon Waterson and Edward Blount: "A Booke called the tragedie of Philotus wrytten by Sam. Daniell".<br />Aug 19, 1635: Transferred from Simon Waterson to John Waterson: "The Tragedy of Philotus".

Though bibliographically independent, there is no evidence that the play was issued separately.

The tragedy of Philotas by Sam. Daniel at London printed by G.E. for Simon Waterson and Edward Blount 1605


1 & 2 Edward the Fourth

THE FIRST and Second parts of King Edward the Fourth.  CONTAINING. His merie pastime with the Tanner  of Tamworth, as also his loue to faire Mistrisse Shore, her great promotion,  fall and miserie, and lastly the lamentable death of both her and her  husband.  Likewise the besieging of London, by the Bastard  Falconbridge, and the valiant defence of the same by the Lord Maior and the Citizens.

As it hath diuers times beene publikely played  by the Right Honourable the Earle of <i>Derbie  his seruants</i>.

Imprinted at London  by H. L. for <i>Nathaniell Fosbrooke</i>, and are to be sold at his shoppe at the west doore of Paules. 1605.

The first and second parts of King Edward the fourth containing his merry pastime with the tanner of Tamworth as also his love to fair mistress Shore her great promotion fall and misery and lastly the lamentable death of both her and her husband likewise the besieging of London by the bastard Falconbridge and the valiant defense of the same by the lord Mayor and the citizens as it hath divers times been publicly played by the right honorable the Earl of Derby his servants Imprinted at London by H.L. for Nathaniel Fosbrooke and are to be sold at his shop at the west door of Paul's 1605


1 Edward the Fourth

[HT; A2r] THE FIRST AND SECOND parts of King Edward the fourth. Contayning his merrie pastime with the Tanner of Tamwoorth, as also his loue to faire Mistresse Shore, her great promotion, fall and miserie, and lastly the lamentable death of both her and her husband.

the first and second parts of king Edward the fourth containing his merry pastime with the tanner of tamworth as also his love to fair mistress shore her great promotion fall and misery and lastly the lamentable death of both her and her husband


2 Edward the Fourth

[HT; L3r] The Second part of King Edward the Fourth. Containing his iourney into France, for the obtaining of his right there: The treacherous falshood of the Duke of Burgundie, and the Constable of France vsed against him, and his returne home againe. Likewise the prosecution of the historie of M. Shoare and his faire wife: Concluding with the lamentable death of them both

the second part of king Edward the fourth. Containing his journey into france, for the obtaining of his right there the treacherous falsehood of the duke of burgundy and the constable of france used against him and his return home again likewise the prosecution of the history of mr. shore and his fair wife concluding with the lamentable death of them both


The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia

There are two issues of this collection, varying in the imprint: STC 22543 lists Waterson as publisher; STC 22543a lists Matthew Lownes as publisher. See also STC

THE COVNTESSE OF PEMBROKES ARCADIA. ... WITH SVNDRY NEW ADDITIONS OF
THE same Author.

NOW THE FOVRTH TIME PVBLISHED, ... LONDON Imprinted for SIMON WATERSON Anno DOMINI. 1605.

"To the Reader" signed "H. S." (Hugh Sanford) [¶4r]

Epistle to: Mary (Sidney) Herbert, Countess of Pembroke; from: Philip Sidney [¶3r]

This is the fifth edition of The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, but only the third containing The Entertainment at Wanstead [Greg 152c].

The countess of pembroke's arcadia written by sir Philip Sidney knight now the fourth time published with sundry new additions of the same author London imprinted for simon waterson anno domini 1605


[Description; 3B3v] Her most Excellent Maiestie <i>WALKING JN WANSTEED GARDEN, ...</I>

Her most excellent majesty walking in Wanstead garden


The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia

NOW THE FOVRTH TIME PVBLISHED, ... LONDON Imprinted for MATHEW LOWNES Anno DOMINI. 1605.

The countess of pembroke's arcadia written by sir Philip Sidney knight now the fourth time published with sundry new additions of the same author London imprinted for matthew lownes anno domini 1605


The Monarchic Tragedies

THE MONARCHICKE TRAGEDIES; [in single column] Crœsus, | Darius, | The Alexandræan, | Iulius Cæsar.

Newly enlarged By <i>William Alexander</i>, Gentleman of the Princes priuie Chamber.

<i>Carmine dij superi placantur, carmine manes</i>.

LONDON Printed by VALENTINE SIMMES for ED: BLOVNT. 1607.

The monarchic tragedies croesus darius the alexandraean julius caesar newly enlarged by william alexander gentleman of the prince's privy chamber carmine dii superi placantur carmine manes london printed by valentine simmes for Ed. Blount 1607


The Alexandraean Tragedy

The title page of the play exists in two states. Greg 260a(i) contains a lace ornament, which was replaced in Greg 260a(ii) by a mask ornament; the differences between the two title pages are slight, and the reason for the cancel is obscure. See also Greg

By <i>William Alexander</i>, Gentleman of the  Princes priuie Chamber.

LONDON Printed by VALENTINE SIMMES for ED: BLOVNT.  1607.

The Alexandraean Tragedy by William Alexander gentleman of the prince's privy chamber Carmine dii superi placantur carmine manes London printed by Valentine Simmes for Ed. Blount 1607


The Alexandraean Tragedy


Julius Caesar

The tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Alexander Gentleman of the prince's privy chamber carmine dii superi placantur carmine manes London printed by Valentine Simmes for Ed Blount 1607


Philotas; A Panegyric Congratulatory; A Defense of Rhyme

Collection of Nondramatic Texts and a Professional Play

There is no general title page for this collection, but the three special titles agree substantially in the common imprint.


Philotas

LONDON Printed by Melch. Bradwood for Edw. Blount. 1607.

"The Epistle" to: Henry Frederick, Prince; from: Samuel Daniel [A2r]

The tragedy of Philotas by Sam. Daniel London printed by Melch. Bradwood for Edw. Blount 1607


Certain Small Works

HERETOFORE Divulged by Samuel Daniel one of the Groomes of the Queenes Maiesties priuie Chamber, & now againe by him corrected and augmented.

AEtas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus

AT LONDON <i>Printed by I. W. for Simon Waterson</i>. 1607.

List of "The Poems herein contained" [¶2v]

In some copies, a cancel replaces O7 in "Musophilus"; Greg lists these copies as <i>Certain Small Works</i> (1607 reissue).

Certain small works heretofore divulged by Samuel Daniel one of the grooms of the queen's majesty's privy chamber and now again by him corrected and augmented aetas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus at London printed by J.W. for Simon Waterson 1607


1 & 2 Edward the Fourth

THE FIRST and Second parts of King Edward the Fourth, CONTAINING His merie  pastime with the Tanner of Tamworth, as also his loue to faire Mistrisse Shore,  her great promotion, fall and miserie, and lastly the lamentable death of both  her and her husband.  Likewise the  besieging of London,  by the Bastard Falconbridge, and the valiant defence of the same by the Lord  Maior and the Citizens.

AT LONDON  Printed by <i>Humfrey Lownes</i>, dwelling on Bredstreete hill, and the sign of the  Starre. 1613.

The first and second parts of King Edward the fourth containing his merry pastime with the tanner of Tamworth as also his love to fair mistress Shore her great promotion fall and misery and lastly the lamentable death of both her and her husband likewise the besieging of London by the bastard Falconbridge and the valiant defense of the same by the lord Mayor and the citizens as it hath divers times been publicly played by the right honorable the Earl of Derby his servants at London printed by Humphrey Lownes dwelling on Bread Street hill at the sign of the Star 1613


1 Edward the Fourth


2 Edward the Fourth

[HT; L3r] The Second part of King Edward the Fourth. Containing his iourney into France, for the obtaining of his right there: The treacherous falshood of the Duke of Burgundie, and the Constable of France vsed against him, and his returne home againe. Lykewise the prose<i>cution of the historie of M. Shoare</i> and his faire wife: Concluding with the lamentable death of them both.


The Triumphs of Truth

1 quarto (bibliographically independent and in collection)

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Thomas Middleton, Lord Mayor; from: Thomas Middleton [A2r]

Nov 3, 1613: Entered to Nicholas Okes: "a booke called the tryvmphs of truth of all the showes pagiantes Chariotes &c on the Lo. Maiors Day octobris 29. 1613".


The Entertainment on Michaelmas Day 1613 (The Running Stream Entertainment) (The New River Entertainment)

[A1r] THE MANNER OF his Lordships Entertainment ... together with the worthy Sir IOHN SWINARTON, Knight, then Lord Maior, the Learned and Iuditious, Sir HENRY MONTAGVE, Maister Recorder, and many of the Right Worshipfull the Alderman of the Citty of LONDON. At that most Famous and Admired Worke of the Running Streame from Amwell Head, into the Cesterne neere Islington,

on Michaelmas day last, being the day of his Honorable Election, ... being the sole Inuention, Cost, and Industry of that Worthy Maister HVGH MIDDLETON, of London Goldsmith, for the generall good of the CITTY.

The manner of his lordship's entertainment on Michaelmas day last being the day of his honorable election together with the worthy sir John Swinerton Knight then lord Mayor the learned and Judicious Sir Henry Montague master recorder and many of the right Worshipful the Aldermen of the city of London at that most famous and admired work of the running stream from Amwell head into the cistern near Islington being the sole invention cost and industry of that worthy master Hugh Middleton of London goldsmith for the general good of the city by T.M. London Printed by Nicholas Okes 1613


Cleopatra

The title page of the play exists in two states: Greg 132g(i) contains the original title leaf [G3r]; in Greg 132g(ii), leaves A1-A4 replace (or supplement) the original title leaf and contain a new half-title [A1r] and dedication [A2r]. See also Greg

[G3r] THE TRAGEDIE of CLEOPATRA. To the Ladie Marie Countisse of Pembrooke.

<i>Ætas prima canat veneres post rema tumultus</i>.

LONDON Printed by I. W. for <i>Simon Waterson</i>. 1607.

The tragedy of Cleopatra to the lady Mary Countess of Pembroke Aetas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus London Printed by J.W. for Simon Waterson 1607


Cleopatra

[Half-title; A1r] THE TRAGEDIE of C<small>LEOPATRA</small>.

<i>AEtas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus</i>.

"The Epistle Dedicatorie" (in verse) to: Mary (Sidney) Herbert, Countess of Pembroke; from: Samuel Daniel [A4v]

The tragedy of Cleopatra Aetas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus


Philotas

[¶5r] THE TRAGEDIE OF P<small>HILOTAS</small>.

AT LONDON Printed by I. W. for Simon Waterson. 1607.

"The Epistle" to: Henry Frederick, Prince; from: Samuel Daniel (unsigned) [¶6r]

The tragedy of Philotas by Samuel Daniel at London printed by J.W. for Simon Waterson 1607


The Queen's Arcadia (Arcadia Reformed)

1 quarto, 1 octavo in collection, 1 duodecimo in collection, 1 quarto in collection

[P2r] THE QVEENES ARCADIA. A Pastorall Trage-comedie

presented to her Maiestie and her Ladies, by the Vniuersitie of Oxford in Christs Church, in August 1605.

LONDON Printed by I. W. for <i>Simon Waterson</i>. 1607

Nov 26, 1605: Entered to Simon Waterson: "A book called. The Quenes Arcadia. presented by the vniuersity of oxon in Christchrch".
Aug 19, 1635: Transferred from Simon Waterson to John Waterson: "the Queenes Arcadia."

The queen's arcadia a pastoral tragicomedy presented to her majesty and her ladies by the University of Oxford in Christ's Church in august 1605 London printed by J.W. for Simon Waterson 1607


The Conspiracy and Tragedy of Charles Duke of Byron

THE CONSPIRACIE, And TRAGEDIE OF CHARLES Duke of BYRON, Marshall of France.

Acted lately in two playes, at the  Black-Friers.

Printed by G. Eld for Thomas Thorppe, and are  to be sold at the Tygers head in Paules Church-yard. 1608.

Epistle to: Thomas Walsingham (literary patron) and his son, Thomas; from: George Chapman [A2r]

Jun 5, 1608: Entered to Thomas Thorpe: "A booke called / The Conspiracy and Tragedie of Charles Duke of Byronn written by Georg Chapman".<br />Jul 9, 1653: Transferred from Margaret Faulkner, the widow of Francis Faulkner, to Humphrey Moseley: "a booke called Byrons Conspiracy & Tragedie, by Geo: Chapman."

The conspiracy and tragedy of Charles duke of Byron Marshal of France acted lately in two plays at the blackfriars written by George Chapman Printed by G. Eld for Thomas Thorpe and are to be sold at the Tiger's head in Paul's Churchyard 1608


The Conspiracy of Charles Duke of Byron


The Tragedy of Charles Duke of Byron

[Half-title; I2r] THE TRAGEDIE OF CHARLES Duke of B<small>YRON</small>.

the tragedy of charles duke of byron by george chapman


The Characters of Two Royal Masques

THE CHARACTERS of Two royall Masques. The one of BLACKNESSE, The other of BEAVTIE.

personated By the most magnificent of Queenes ANNE Queene of great  Britaine, &c. With her honorable Ladyes, 1605. and 1608. at  White-hall:

Ouid.—— Salue festa dies, meliorq[ue] reuertere semper.

Imprinted at London for <i>Thomas Thorp</i>, and are to be sold at the signe of the Tigers head in Paules Church-yard.

Apr 21, 1608: Entered to Thomas Thorpe: "The. Characters of Twoo Royall Maskes Invented by Ben. Iohnson".

The characters of two royal masques the one of blackness the other of beauty personated by the most magnificent of Queens Anne Queen of Great Britain etc. with her honorable ladies 1605 and 1608 at Whitehall and invented by Ben Jonson Ovid Salve festa dies meliorque revertere semper imprinted at London for Thomas Thorpe and are to be sold at the sign of the Tiger's head in Paul's Churchyard


The Masque of Blackness (The Twelfth Night's Revels)

[HT; A3r] THE QVENNES MASQVES. <i>The first</i>, of Blacknesse:

personated  at the Court, at White-Hall, on the Twelu'th night. 1605.

The description notes Jonson's collaboration with Inigo Jones.

the queen's masques. The first of blackness personated at the court at Whitehall on the twelfth night 1605


The Masque of Beauty

[HT; C2v] THE SECOND MASQVE. <i>Which was  of</i> Beauty;

was  presented at the same Court, at White-Hall, on the Sunday night, after the twelfth Night. 1608.

The description notes that Thomas Giles made the dances.

the second masque which was of beauty was presented in the same court at Whitehall on the Sunday night after the twelfth night 1608


The Masque at Lord Haddington's Marriage (The Hue and Cry after Cupid)

[Half-title; E3r] THE DESCRIPTION  of the Masque. With the NVPTIALL Songs. Celebrating the happy Marriage of IOHN, Lord RAMSEY, Vicount  Hadington, with the Lady ELIZABETH RATCLIFFE, Daughter to  the right Honor: ROBERT, Earle of Sussex.

At Court <i>On the  Shroue-Tuesday at night</i>. 1608.

Stati.--<i>Accelerat partu decimũ bona Cynthia mensem</i>.

The description notes that the dances were made by Thomas Giles and Hierome Herne, the music by Alphonso Ferrabosco, and the device and scenery by Inigo Jones.

the description of the masque with the nuptial songs celebrating the happy marriage of John lord ramsey viscount haddington with the lady Elizabeth Radcliffe daughter to the right honor. Robert earl of Sussex at court on the shrove Tuesday at night 1608 devised by ben jonson stati. Acceleret partu decimum bona Cynthia mensem


1 & 2 The Troublesome Reign of King John

THE First and second Part of the troublesome Raigne  of John King of England. With the discouerie of King Richard  Cordelions Base sonne (vulgarly named, The Bastard Fawconbridge:) Also, the  death of King Iohn at Swinstead  Abbey.

As they  were (sundry times) lately acted by the Queenes Maiesties Players.

Imprinted at London  by Valentine Simmes for Iohn Helme, and are to be sold at his  shop in Saint Dunstons Churchyard in Fleetestreet. 1611.

the first and second part of the troublesome reign of john King of England with the discovery of king Richard Coeur-de-lion's base son vulgarly named the bastard Faulconbridge also the death of King John at swinstead abbey as they were sundry times lately acted by the queen's majesty's players written by W.Sh. Imprinted at London by Valentine Simmes for John Helme and are to be sold at his shop in Saint Dunstan's Churchyard in Fleet Street 1611


1 The Troublesome Reign of King John

[HT; A2r] The troublesome Raigne of King Iohn.


2 The Troublesome Reign of King John

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

[HT; G4r] The second part of The troublesome Raigne of King Iohn. Containing The entrance of Lewis the French Kings sonne: With the poysoning of King Iohn by a Monke.

Prologue "To the Gentleman Readers" [G3v]

the second part of the troublesome reign of king john, containing the entrance of lewis the French king's son with the poisoning of king john by a monk


Certain Small Works

Sheets A and E of collection exist in two states, with later state correcting imposition errors in Philotas and Cleopatra. The title page for STC 6243 contains three swash E's, while that for STC 6242 does not. See also STC

HERETOFORE DIvulged by Samuel Daniell one of the Groomes of the Queenes Maiesties most Honourable priuie Chamber, and now againe by him corrected and augmented.

AEtas prima canat veneres, postrema tumultus.

AT LONDON Printed by I. L. for <i>Simon Waterson</i>. 1611.

List of "The Poems herein contained" [A1v]

Quires A-P are in 12mo, while Q2 and R1 are in octavo. Greg classifies this book as a both a 12mo and octavo; STC classifies it as a duodecimo.

Certain small works heretofore divulged by Samuel Daniel one of the grooms of the queen's majesty's most honorable privy chamber and now again by him corrected and augmented aetas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus at London printed by J.L. for Simon Waterson 1611


Cleopatra

Sheet E exists in two states: in Greg 132h(i), the pages E9r and E10v were transposed; in Greg 132h(ii), a cancel sheet corrects the imposition error. See also Greg

[E2r] THE TRAGEDIE OF CLEOPATRA. To the Ladie MARIE Countesse of PEMBROOKE.

<i>Ætas prima canat veneres, postrema tumultus</i>.

Verses to: Mary (Sidney) Herbert, Countess of Pembroke; from: Samuel Daniel [E3r]

The tragedy of Cleopatra to the lady Mary Countess of Pembroke Aetas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus at London printed by J.L. for Simon Waterson 1611


Cleopatra

[E2r] THE TRAGEDIE OF CLEOPATRA. To the Ladie MARIE, Countesse of PEMBROOKE.

Verses “To the most noble Ladie, the Ladie  Marie, Countesse of Pembrooke” [E3r]


A Relation of the Late Royal Entertainment

A RELATION OF THE LATE ROYALL ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN BY THE RIGHT HONORABLE THE LORD K<small>NOWLES</small>, ... Whereunto is annexed the Description, Speeches, and Songs of the Lords Maske,

Written by THOMAS CAMPION. [var.: "CAMPIAN."]

AT Cawsome-House neere Redding:  to our most Gracious  Queene, Queene ANNE, in her Progresse toward the Bathe, vpon the seuen and eight and twentie dayes of  Aprill. 1613. ... presented in the Banquetting-house on the Mariage night of the High and Mightie, COVNT PALATINE, and the  Royally descended the Ladie ELIZABETH.

LONDON, Printed for Iohn Budge,  and are to be sold at his Shop at the South-doore of S. Pauls, and at Britaines  Bursse. 1613.

A relation of the late royal entertainment given by the right honorable the lord Knowles at Cawsome house near Reading to our most gracious Queen Queen Anne in her Progress toward the Bath upon the seven and eight and twenty days of April 1613 whereunto is annexed the description speeches and songs of the lord's masque presented in the Banqueting house on the Marriage night of the high and mighty count palatine and the royally descended the lady Elizabeth written by Thomas Campion London printed for John Budge and are to be sold at his shop at the south door of St. Paul's and at Britain's Burse 1613


The Entertainment at Cawsome

[HT; A2r] A RELATION OF THE LATE ROYALL ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN BY the Right Honorable, the Lord K<small>NOWLES</small>,

at Cawsome-House neere Redding: to our most gracious Queen, Queene ANNE, in her Progresse toward the Bathe vpon the seuen and eight and twentie dayes of Aprill. 1613.

a relation of the late royal entertainment given by the right honorable the lord Knowles at cawsome house near reading to our most gracious queen queen anne in her progress toward the bath upon the seven and eight and twenty days of april 1613


The Lord's Masque

[HT; C1r] THE DESCRIPTION, SPEECHES, AND SONGS, OF THE LORDS MASKE,

PRESENTED IN the Banquetting-house on the mariage night of the high and mightie Count Palatine, and the royallv descended the Ladie ELISABETH.

The text notes that "Master Innigoe Iones" was responsible for the movement of the stars and all the workmanship in the masque [C4r].

the description speeches and songs of the lord's masque presented in the banqueting house on the marriage night of the high and mighty count palatine and the royally descended the lady elizabeth


Philotas

Leaves A4-A12 of the play exist in two states. In Greg 223d(i), which is included in STC 6242, the text of the play begins on A7v and the next page is blank, while the leaf A10 bears the erroneous signature "B3." In Greg 223d(ii), which is included in STC 6243, all of sheet A was reset, correcting the imposition error; A7v is blank and the text of the play begins on A8r, while leaf A10 has no signature. See also Greg

[A4r] THE TRAGEDIE OF P<small>HILOTAS</small>.

"The Epistle" to: Henry Frederick, Prince; from: Samuel Daniel (unsigned) [A5r]

The tragedy of Philotas by Samuel Daniel at London printed by J.L. for Simon Waterson 1611


Philotas


The Queen's Arcadia (Arcadia Reformed)

[K9r] THE QVEENES ARCADIA.  A Pastorall Trage-come<i>die</i>

presented to her Maieiestie and her Ladies, by the Vniuersitie of Oxford in Christs Church, in August. 1605.

LONDON Printed by I. L. for <i>Simon Waterson</i>. 1611.

"The Epistle" to: Anne of Denmark, Queen (consort of King James VI and I); from: Samuel Daniel [K10r]

The Queen's arcadia a pastoral tragicomedy presented to her majesty and her ladies by the University of Oxford in Christ's Church in August 1605 London Printed by J.L. for Simon Waterson 1611


Certain Small Works


The Triumphs of Truth; The Entertainment on Michaelmas Day 1613

The Triumphs of Truth. A Solemnity vnparaleld for Cost, Art, and Magnificence at the Confirmation and Establishment of that Worthy and true Nobly-minded Gentleman, Sir THOMAS MIDDLETON, Knight, in the Honorable Office of his Maiesties Lieuetenant, the Lord Maior of the thrice Famous Citty of LONDON. Taking Beginning at his Lordships going, and proceeding after his Returne from receiuing the Oath of Maioralty at Westminster,   ... All the Showes, Pageants, Chariots, Morning, Noone, and Night-Triumphs. ... Shewing also his Lordships Entertainement ... at that most Famous and Admired Worke of the Running Streame, from Amwell-Head into the Cesterne at Islington,

Directed, Written, and redeem'd into Forme, from the ignorance of some former times, and their Common Writer, By THOMAS MIDDLETON.

on the Morrow next after Simon and Iudes day, October 29. 1613. ... vpon Michaelmas day last, being the day of his Election, ... being the sole Cost, Industry and Inuention of the Worthy Mr.  HVGH MIDDLETON of London, Gold-smith.

Greg calls this collection "unusual." He writes, "It is possible that the printer intended two simultaneous issues, one containing the oath-day entertainment only [311a(*)], the other the election entertainment as well [312a]. It seems more likely, however, that when the copy for the latter [312a] was received the type of the four sheets of the earlier issue [311a(*)] was still standing, and that advantage was taken of the fact to print a further impression [311a(†)] ... and append new matter to it" (<i>Bibliography</i>, 1:455).

The triumphs of truth a solemnity unparalleled for cost art and magnificence at the confirmation and establishment of that worthy and true nobly minded gentleman sir Thomas Middleton Knight in the honorable office of his majesty's lieutenant the lord mayor of the thrice famous city of London taking beginning at his lordship's going and proceeding after his return from receiving the oath of mayoralty at Westminster on the morrow next after Simon and Jude's day October 29 1613 All the shows pageants chariots morning noon and night triumphs directed written and redeemed into form from the ignorance of some former times and their common writer by Thomas Middleton Showing also his lordship's entertainment upon Michaelmas day last being the day of his election at that most famous and admired work of the running stream from Amwell head into the cistern at islington being the sole cost industry and invention of the worthy Mr Hugh Middleton of London goldsmith. London printed by Nicholas Okes 1613


The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia

There are two issues of this collection, varying in the imprint: STC 22544 lists Waterson as publisher; STC 22544a lists Matthew Lownes as publisher. See also STC

THE COVNTESSE OF PEMBROKES ARCADIA. ... with some new Additions.

NOW THE FOVRTH TIME published, ... LONDON Imprinted by H. L. for Simon Waterson 1613.

William Alexander's Supplements, STC 22544a.3 (London, 1617?) and STC 22544a.5 (London, 1617?), are sometimes bound with this edition. This is the sixth edition of The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, but only the fourth containing The Entertainment at Wanstead [Greg 152d].

The countess of pembroke's arcadia written by sir Philip Sidney knight now the fourth time published with some new additions London imprinted by h.l. for simon waterson 1613


[Description; 3B3v] HER MOST EXCELLENT MAIESTIE WALKING IN WANSTEED GARDEN, ...

Her most excellent majesty walking in Wanstead garden


The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia

NOW THE FOVRTH TIME published, ... LONDON Imprinted by H. L. for Mathew Lownes, 1613.

The countess of pembroke's arcadia written by sir Philip Sidney knight now the fourth time published with some new additions London imprinted by h.l. for matthew lownes 1613


The Monarchic Tragedies

<i>Carmine dij superi, placantur carmine manes.</i>

The third Edition. ... LONDON Printed by William Stansby. 1616.

Engraved portrait on frontispiece, inscribed "S W.A. Aut. Spero Aut. Sperno. 1616." [A1+1v]

"Il Potentissimo Rè della Gran Brettagna" (verses in Italian) signed "Il Cav. Marino" [A5v]

The Monarchic tragedies the third edition by Sir W. Alexander knight carmine dii superi placantur carmine manes london printed by William stansby 1616

Engraved portrait inscribed "S W.A. Aut. Spero Aut. Sperno. 1616." [A1+1v]


Darius

<i>Carmine dij superi, placantur carmine manes</i>.

LONDON, Printed  by WILLIAM STANSBY. 1616.

3: by "Io. Murray"; "W. Quin"; unsigned [G1r]

The tragedy of Darius by Sir William Alexander Knight Carmine dii superi placantur carmine manes London printed by William Stansby 1616


Croesus


The Alexandraean Tragedy

[L2r] THE ALEXANDRÆAN T<small>RAGEDIE</small>.

LONDON, Pinted by WILLIAM STANSBY. 1616.

The Alexandraean tragedy by Sir William Alexander Knight Carmine dii superi placantur carmine manes London printed by William Stansby 1616


Julius Caesar

LONDON, Printed by WILLIAM STANSBY. 1616.

The tragedy of Julius Caesar by Sir William Alexander Knight Carmine dii superi placantur carmine manes London Printed by William Stansby 1616


The Works

There are two issues of this collection. In STC 14751, the imprint on the engraved title page lists Stansby as printer and exists in two states that vary in spelling. In the other issue, STC 14752, the imprint lists Stansby as printer and Meighen as bookseller. See also STC

[engraved title page] OF <i>Beniamin Jonson</i>[.]

[engraved title page; in single column] —— <i>neque, me vt miretur turba, | laboro: | Contentus paucis lectoribus</i>.

[engraved title page] Jmprinted at London by Wiłł Stansby Anº D. 1616. [var.: "LONDON Printed by William Stansby."]

On engraved title page, image of monumnetal arch with images of "Tragœdia" and "Comœdia" surmounted by "Tragicomœdia," flanked by "Satyr" and "Pastor", signed "Guliel[mus] Hole fecit"

9: by "I. Selden"; "Ed. Heyward"; "Geor. Chapman"; "H. Holland"; "I. D."; "E. Bolton"; "Franc. Beaumont" (3) [¶3v]

"The Catalogue" of contents (with dedicatees) [¶3r]

Jan 20, 1615: Entered to William Stansby: "Certayne Masques at the Court never yet printed written by Ben Iohnson."
Mar 4, 1639: Transferred by deed of sale of William Stansby decd. and consent of his widow to Richard Bishop: "saluo Iure cuiuscunque ... Mr Ben: Iohnsons workes. his part."

The works of Benjamin jonson neque me ut miretur turba laboro contentus paucis lectoribus London printed by william Stansby  anno d. 1616

General title page engraved and signed "Guliel Hole fecit" [¶2r]


Every Man Out of His Humor

The title page of the play exists in four states, with different settings of type, different imprints, and slightly different Latin mottoes. In Greg 163d(*) and 163d(†), the text is printed inside a border compartment, while in Greg 163d(§) and 163d(‡), it is not. Greg 163d(*) and 163d(‡) list only Stansby as printer; Greg 163d(†) and 163d(§) list Stansby as printer and Smethwick as publisher. In Greg 163d(*) and 163d(†), "Hor." is not included in Latin motto; in Greg 163d(§), "Hor." is printed in margin of Latin motto; in Greg 163d(‡), "H<small>OR</small>." is printed above Latin motto. See also Greg

[G1r] Euery MAN OVT OF HIS HVMOVR. <i>A Comicall Satyre</i>.

Acted in the yeere 1599. By the then Lord CHAMBERLAINE his Seruants.

[in single column] Non aliena meo pressi pede | * si propius stes, || Te capient magis | * & decies repetita placebunt.

LONDON, Printed by <i>William Stansby</i>.  1616.

Epistle to: the Inns of Court; from: Ben Jonson [G2r]

Original ending of play [P4r]; note on performance and license [P4v]

Apr 8, 1600: Entered to William Holme (3): "A Comicall Satyre of euery man out of his humor".
Apr 28, 1638: Transferred from John Smethwick to Richard Bishop: "a play called Euery man out of his humour by Ben: Iohnson".

Every man out of his humor a comical satire acted in the year 1599 by the then lord chamberlain his servants the Author B.J. non aliena meo pressi pede si propius stes te capient magis et decies repetita placebunt London printed by William Stansby 1616


Every Man Out of His Humor

LONDON, Printed by W. Stansby for I. Smithwicke.  1616.

Every man out of his humor a comical satire acted in the year 1599 by the then lord chamberlain his servants the Author B.J. non aliena meo pressi pede si propius stes te capient magis et decies repetita placebunt London printed by William Stansby for J. Smethwicke 1616


Every Man Out of His Humor

Acted in the yeere 1599. By the then Lord Chamberlaine his Seruants.

[in single column] Non aliena meo pressi pede | * si propius stes, || Te capient magis | * & decies repetita placebunt. [in margin] Hor. [var.: without "Hor." in margin]

LONDON, Printed by WILLIAM STANSBY for Iohn Smithwicke. M.DC.XVI.

Every man out of his humor a comical satire acted in the year 1599 by the then lord chamberlain his servants the Author B.J. non aliena meo pressi pede si propius stes te capient magis et decies repetita placebunt hor. London printed by William Stansby for John Smethwicke MDCXVI


The Entertainment at Sir Francis Jones's at Christmas (The Triumph of Temperance)

[Text header; C5v] <i>For the Celebration of the Ioyfull Feast of Christmas  last</i>.

At the house of the Right Honorable Sir Francis Ihones L. Mayor,

at the house of the right honorable sir francis jones L mayor for the celebration of the joyful feast of Christmas last


The Entertainment at Sir Francis Jones's at Easter (The Seasons)

[Argument header; D2r] For the solemne feast of Easter last,  vpon the Times of that blessed and laudable Custome of Celebrating the memory  of Pious workes in this Cittie, at Saint Mary Spittle.

At the House of the Right Honorable S<small>IR</small> Francis Ihones, L. Maior.

at the house of the right honorable sir francis jones L mayor for the solemn feast of easter last upon the times of that blessed and laudable custom of celebrating the memory of pious works in this city at saint mary 'spital


Antonio and Mellida

[HT; B1r] THE HISTORY OF ANTONIO and MELLIDA. The first Part.

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


Every Man Out of His Humor

Acted, in the yeare 1599. By the then Lord Chamberlaine his S<small>ERVANTS</small>.

[in single column] HOR. | Non aliena meo pressi pede | * si propius stes, || Te capient magis | * & decies repetita placebunt.

LONDON, Printed by WILLIAM STANSBY.  M.DC.XVI.

Every man out of his humor a comical satire acted in the year 1599 by the then lord chamberlain his servants the Author B.J. Hor. non aliena meo pressi pede si propius stes te capient magis et decies repetita placebunt London printed by William Stansby MDCXVI


Every Man in His Humor

[A1r] Euery MAN IN HIS HVMOVR. <i>A Comœdie</i>.

Acted in the yeere 1598.  By the then Lord Chamberlaine his Seruants.

IUVEN. Haud tamen inuideas vati, quem pulpita pascunt.

LONDON, Printed  by WILLIAM STANSBY.  M.DC.XVI.

Epistle to: William Camden (historian and herald); from: Ben Jonson [A2r]

Aug 4, 1600(?): "Euery man in his humor. / a booke ... to be staied".
Aug 14, 1600: Entered to Cuthbert Burby and Walter Burre: "a booke called Euery man in his humor".
Oct 16, 1609: Transferred from the widow of Cuthbert Burby to William Welby (any indirect dealing to render entrance void): "her parte with mr Burre, in euery man in his humor".
Mar 2, 1618: Transferred from William Welby to Thomas Snodham: "Every man in his humor. his parte."
Feb 23, 1626: Transferred from the widow of Thomas Snodham to William Stansby: "Every one [sic] in his humor his [sic] parte".
Jul 4, 1635: Transferred from Walter Burre decd. to William Stansby: "by vertue of a noate vnder the hand" of Walter Burre and Matthew Lownes, Warden, "bearing date the 10th of Iune 1621 ... Euery Man in his humor".

Every man in his humor a comedy acted in the year 1598 by the then lord Chamberlain his servants the Author B.J. Juven Haud tamen invideas vati quem pulpita pascunt London Printed by William Stansby MDCXVI.


Cynthia's Revels, or The Fountain of Self-Love

The title page of the play exists in two states, each with a different setting of type: in Greg 181b(*), the text is printed inside a border compartment; in Greg 181b(†), it is not. See also Greg

[P5r] CYNTHIAS REVELS, OR  The Fountayne of selfe-Loue.  A Comicall Satyre.

Acted, in the yeere 1600.  By the then Children of Queene ELIZABETHS Chappell.

LONDON,  Printed by <i>W. Stansby</i>.  1616.

Epistle to: the Court; from Ben Jonson [P6r].

May 23, 1601: Entered to Walter Burre: "A booke called narcissus the fountaine of self love".
Jul 3, 1630: Transferred from the widow of Walter Burre to John Spencer: "Narcissus the fountaine of love."
Jul 4, 1635: Transferred from Walter Burre decd. to William Stansby: "by vertue of a noate vnder the hand" of Walter Burre and Matthew Lownes, Warden, "bearing date the 10th of Iune 1621 ... Cinthias Reuells".

Cynthia's revels or the fountain of self-love a comical satire acted in the year 1600 by the then children of Queen Elizabeth's Chapel the Author B.J. Mart Nasutum volo nolo poliposum London printed by W. Stansby 1616


[P5r] CYNTHIAS REVELS, OR  The Fountayne of selfe-Loue. A Comicall Satyre. [var.: "selfe-loue."]

Acted, in the yeere 1600.  By the then Children of Queene ELIZABETHS CHAPPEL.

Cynthia's revels or the fountain of self-love a comical satire acted in the year 1600 by the then children of Queen Elizabeth's Chapel the Author B.J. Mart Nasutum volo nolo poliposum London printed by William Stansby MDCXVI


Poetaster, or The Arraignment

The title page of the play exists in three states. In Greg 186b(*), it is printed inside a border compartment and lists Lownes as publisher. In Greg 186(†), it does not contain a border and lists Lownes as publisher. In Greg 186(§), it does not contain a border and does not list Lownes as publisher. See also Greg

[Z4r] POËTASTER, OR His Arraignement. A Comicall Satyre.

Acted, in the yeere 1601.  By the then Children of Queene ELIZABETHS Chappell.

MART. Et mihi de nullo fama rubore placet.

LONDON,  Printed by W. Stansby, for M. Lownes.  1616.

Epistle to: Richard Martin (barrister and politician); from: Ben Jonson [Z5r]

Dec 21, 1601: Entered to Matthew Lownes: "A booke called. Poetaster or his arrainement".
Apr 10, 1627: Transferred from Matthew Lownes decd. to Thomas Lownes (4): "Poetastar by B Iohnson."
May 30, 1627: Transferred from Thomas Lownes (4) to Humphrey Lownes (1) and Robert Young: "Poetaster by Ben: Iohnson."
Nov 6, 1628: Transferred from Humphrey Lownes (2) to George Cole and George Latham: "Poetaster by Ben: Iohnson."
Dec 6, 1630: Transferred from George Cole and George Latham to Robert Young: "Poetaster".
Jul 22, 1644: Transferred from Robert Young decd. to James Young: "(Salvo iure cuiuscunque) ... Poetaster by Ben: Iohnson."

Poetaster or his arraignment a comical satire acted in the year 1601 by the then children of Queen Elizabeth's chapel the author B.J. Mart. Et mihi de nullo fama rubore placet London printed by W. Stansby for M. Lownes 1616


Poetaster, or The Arraignment

[Z4r] POËTASTER, OR His Arraignement.  <i>A Comicall Satyre</i>.

Acted, in the yeere 1601.  By the then Children of Queene ELIZABETHS CHAPPEL.

LONDON, Printed  by WILLIAM STANSBY, for Matthew Lownes.  M. DC. XVI.

Poetaster or his arraignment a comical satire acted in the year 1601 by the then children of Queen Elizabeth's chapel the author B.J. Mart. Et mihi de nullo fama rubore placet London printed by William Stansby MDCXVI


Poetaster, or The Arraignment

[Z4r] POËTASTER, OR His Arraignement. <i>A Comicall Satyre</i>.

LONDON, Printed  by WILLIAM STANSBY.  M. DC. XVI.

Poetaster or his arraignment a comical satire acted in the year 1601 by the then children of Queen Elizabeth's chapel the author B.J. Mart. Et mihi de nullo fama rubore placet London printed by William Stansby for M. Lownes MDCXVI


[4B1r] PART OF THE KINGS ENTERTAINMENT IN PASSING TO his  Coronation.

MART. Quanao magis dignos licuit spectare triumphos!

Part of the king's entertainment in passing to his coronation the Author B.J. mart. Quando magis dignos licuit spectare triumphos London MDCXVI


[4D3r] A PARTICVLAR ENTERTAINMENT OF THE QVEENE AND PRINCE THEIR HIGHNESSE AT ALTHROPE,

Written by the same Author, and not before published. The Author B. I.

AT The Right Honourable the Lord SPENCERS, on Satturday being the 25. of Iune 1603. as they came first into the Kingdome;

A particular entertainment of the queen and prince their highness at Althorp at the right honorable the lord Spencer's on Saturday being the 25 of June 1603 as they came first into the Kingdom written by the same Author and not before published the Author B.J. London MDCXVI.


Sejanus His Fall

[2G4r] SEIANVS his FALL. <i>A Tragœdie</i>.

Acted, in the yeere 1603. By the K. MAIESTIES SERVANTS.

[in single column] MART. | Non hîc Centauros, non Gorgonas, Harpyiasq[ue] | Inuenies: Hominem pagina nostra sapit.

LONDON, Printed by WILLIAM STANSBY, M. DC. XVI.

Epistle to: Esmé Stuart, Lord Aubigny (3rd Duke of Lennox); from: Ben Jonson [2G5r]

Nov 2, 1604: Entered to Edward Blount: "a booke called the tragedie of Seianus written by Beniamin Iohnson".
Aug 6, 1605: Transferred from Edward Blount to Thomas Thorpe: "the tragedie of Seianus".
Oct 3, 1610: Transferred from Thomas Thorpe to Walter Burre: "2 bookes, thone called, Seianus his fall".
Jul 4, 1635: Transferred from Walter Burre decd. to William Stansby: "by vertue of a noate vnder the hand" of Walter Burre and Matthew Lownes, Warden, "bearing date the 10th of Iune 1621 ... Seianus".

Annals  dates the first production of this play to 1603, but Martin Butler supplies a "corrected date" of "1604(?)" ("The Riddle of Jonson's Chronology Revisited," The Library, 7th series, 4 [2003]: 49-63).

Sejanus his fall a tragedy acted in the year 1603 by the K. Majesty's servants the Author B.J. mart. Non hic centauros non Gorgonas Harpyiasque Invenies Hominem pagina nostra sapit London printed by William Stansby MDCXVI.


Hymenaei

[HT; 4G6r] HYMENÆI, OR The solemnities of Masque and  Barriers at a <i>Marriage</i>.

Hymenaei or the solemnities of Masque and barriers at a marriage


Volpone, or The Fox

[2O4r] VOLPONE, OR THE FOXE. <i>A Comœdie</i>.

Acted in the yeere 1605. By the K. MAIESTIES SERVANTS. [var.: "1605. the"]

HORAT. Simul &  iucunda, & idonea dicere vitæ.

LONDON,  Printed by WILLIAM STANSBY. M. DC. XVI.

Dedication to: Cambridge University; and the University of Oxford; from: Ben Jonson [2O5r]. "The Epistle" to: the University of Oxford; and Cambridge University; from: Ben Jonson [2O5v].

Oct 3, 1610: Transferred from Thomas Thorpe to Walter Burre: "2 bookes, ... thother, Vulpone or the ffoxe".
Jul 4, 1635: Transferred from Walter Burre decd. to William Stansby: "by vertue of a noate vnder the hand" of Walter Burre and Matthew Lownes, Warden, "bearing date the 10th of Iune 1621 ... The ffox".

Volpone or the fox a comedy acted in the year 1605 by the K. majesty's servants the author B.J. Horat simul et iucunda et idonea dicere vitae London printed by William Stansby MDCXVI.


[HT; 4F3r] THE QVEENES MASQVES. The first, OF BLACKNESSE:

Personated at the Court, at WHITE-HALL, on the Twelu'th night, 1605.

The queen's masques the first of blackness personated at the court at Whitehall on the twelfth night 1605


The Masque of Beauty

[HT; 4G1r] THE SECOND MASQVE. Which was of B<small>EAVTIE</small>;

Was presented in the  same Court, at WHITE-HALL, on the Sunday night after the Twelfth  Night. 1608.

The second masque which was of beauty was presented in the same court at Whitehall on the Sunday night after the twelfth night 1608


The Masque of Queens

Celebrated From the house of FAME: By the QVEENE of great BRITAINE,  with her Ladies. AT WHITE-HALL. Febr. 2. 1609.

Feb 22, 1609: Entered to Richard Bonian and Henry Walley: "a booke called, The maske of Queenes Celebrated, don<i>n</i>e by Beniamin Iohnson".

The description notes that the costumes, invention, architecture of the scenery, and machine were made by Inigo Jones; the dances designed by Heirome Herne and by Thomas Giles; one song sung by John Allen; and the music composed by Alphonso Ferrabosco.

The masque of Queens celebrated from the house of fame by the queen of great Britain with her ladies at Whitehall Febr. 2 1609


Catiline His Conspiracy

[3L4r] CATILINE HIS CONSPIRACY. <i>A Tragœdie</i>.

Acted in the yeere 1611. By the Kings M<small>AIESTIES</small> Seruants.

[in single column] HORAT. | ——— His non plebecula gaudet: | Verum equitis quoq[ue], iam migrauit ab aure voluptas | Omnis, ad incertos oculos, & gaudia vana.

Epistle to: William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke; from: Ben Jonson [3L5r]

Jul 4, 1635: Transferred from Walter Burre decd. to William Stansby: "by vertue of a noate vnder the hand" of Walter Burre and Matthew Lownes, Warden, "bearing date the 10th of Iune 1621 ... Catalyne."

Catiline his conspiracy a tragedy acted in the year 1611 by the king's majesty's servants the Author B.J. Horat. his non plebecula gaudet verum equitis quoque iam migravit ab aure voluptas omnis ad incertos oculos et gaudia vana London printed by William Stansby MDCXVI.


The Alchemist

Acted in the yeere 1610. By the Kings M<small>AIESTIES</small> Seruants.

[in single column] LVCRET. | ——— petere inde  coronam, | Vnde priùs nulli velarint tempora Musæ.

LONDON,  Printed by WILLIAM STANSBY. M. DC. XVI. [var.: "STANSBY M."]

Epistle to: Lady Mary (Sidney) Wroth ; from: Ben Jonson [3E2r]

"The principall comœdians" [3L3v, leaf mis-signed 3K3]

Note on performance and license [3L3v, leaf mis-signed 3K3]

Oct 3, 1610: Entered to Walter Burre: "a Comœdy called, The Alchymist made by Ben: Iohnson".
Jul 3, 1630: Transferred from the widow of Walter Burre to John Spencer: "The Alchemist".
Jul 4, 1635: Transferred from Walter Burre decd. to William Stansby: "by vertue of a noate vnder the hand" of Walter Burre and Matthew Lownes, Warden, "bearing date the 10th of Iune 1621 ... The Alchimist".

The alchemist a comedy acted in the year 1610 by the king's majesty's servants the author B.J. Lucret petere inde coronam unde prius nulli velarint tempora musae London printed by William Stansby MDCXVI.


The Entertainment at Highgate (The Penates)

[HT; 4E2r] A PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT  of the KING and QVEENE,

on May-day in the  Morning, At Sir WILLIAM CORNWALLEIS his house, at High-gate. 1604.

A private entertainment of the king and queen on may day in the morning at sir William Cornwallis his house at highgate 1604 by the same author


The Entertainment of the Two Kings of Great Britain and Denmark (The Entertainment at Theobalds, 1606) (The Hours)

[HT; 4E5r] The entertainment of the two Kings of Great BRITAINE and DENMARKE

at T<small>HEOBALDS</small>, Iuly 24. 1606.

The entertainment of the two kings of Great Britain and Denmark at Theobalds July 24 1606


The Entertainment at Theobalds, 1607 (The Genius)

[HT; 4E6r] An Entertainment of King IAMES and Queene ANNE,

at THEOBALDS, When the House  was deliuered vp, with the possession, to the QVEENE, by  the Earle of SALISBVRIE, 22. of MAY, 1607. The Prince IANVILE, brother to the Duke of GVISE, being then present.

an entertainment of King James and Queen Anne at Theobalds when the house was delivered up with the possession to the Queen by the Earl of Salisbury 22 of May 1607 The Prince Janville brother to the duke of Guise being then present


Epicene, or The Silent Woman

The gathering 2Y exists in two states. Greg 304b(*) contains the original setting, with the heading "Prologue" in italic capitals, a marginal description of the second prologue, and with a comma in the HT [2Y1r]. Greg 304b(†) contains a rather inaccurate reprint, with "Prologue" in roman capitals, no marginal description of the second prologue, and no comma in the HT; most of these copies are found on large paper. See also Greg

[2X5r] EPICOENE, OR The Silent Woman. <i>A Comœdie</i>.

Acted in the yeere 1609. By the Children of her  Maiesties R<small>EVELLS</small>.

[in single column] HORAT. | Vt sis tu  similis Cœlî, Byrrhiq[ue] latronum, | Non ego sim Caprî, neq[ue] Sulcî. Cur metuas me?

Epistle to: Francis Stuart (admiral); from: Ben Jonson [2X6r]

Sep 20, 1610: Entered to John Browne (1) and John Busby (2): "A booke called, Epicoene or the silent woman by Ben: Iohnson".
Sep 28, 1612: Transferred from John Browne (1) to Walter Burre: "A booke called the Comedye of the silent Woman".
Feb 17, 1623: Transferred from the widow of John Browne (1) to John Marriot: "[Epicæne or the silent woeman. deleted] vide 28o Sept 1612".
Jul 3, 1630: Transferred from the widow of Walter Burre to John Spencer: "Silent woman".
Jul 4, 1635: Transferred from Walter Burre decd. to William Stansby: "by vertue of a noate vnder the hand" of Walter Burre and Matthew Lownes, Warden, "bearing date the 10th of Iune 1621 ... The Silent Woman".

An edition of 1612 was reported by William Gifford but is no longer extant, if it ever existed; Greg lists this edition as 304a. Annals dates the first production of this play to 1609, but Martin Butler supplies a "corrected date" of "1610(?)" ("The Riddle of Jonson's Chronology Revisited," The Library, 7th series, 4 [2003]: 49-63).

Epicene or the silent woman a comedy acted in the year 1609 by the children of her majesty's revels the author B.J. Horat Ut sis tu similis caeli byrrhique latronum non ego sim Capri neque sulci cur metuas me London printed by William stansby MDCXVI.


Epicene, or The Silent Woman


Prince Henry's Barriers (The Lady of the Lake)

[HT; 4M3r] THE SPEECHES AT PRINCE HENRIES BARRIERS.


Oberon, the Faery Prince

[HT; 4N2r] OBERON, THE FAERY PRINCE. A MASQVE of Prince HENRIES.

Jan 20, 1615: Entered to William Stansby: "Certayne Masques at the Court never yet printed written by Ben Iohnson."

Oberon the Fairy prince a masque of prince Henry's


Love Freed from Ignorance and Folly

[HT; 4N6v] A MASQVE OF HER MAIESTIES. LOVE FREED FROM IGNORANCE and FOLLY.

A masque of her majesty's love freed from ignorance and folly


Love Restored

In a Masque at Court, by Gentlemen the KINGS Seruants.

Love restored in a masque at court by Gentlemen the king's servants


The Challenge at Tilt

[HT; 4O6r] A Challenge at Tilt, at  a Marriage.


The Irish Masque

AT COVRT, BY GENTLEMEN THE KINGS SERVANTS.

The Irish masque at court by gentlemen the king's servants


Mercury Vindicated from the Alchemists at Court

[HT; 4P4v] MERCVRIE VINDICATED FROM THE ALCHEMISTS

AT COVRT BY <i>Gentlemen the Kings Seruants</i>.

Mercury vindicated from the alchemists at court by gentlemen the king's servants


The Golden Age Restored

In a Maske at Court, 1615. by the Lords, and Gen<i>tlemen, the Kings seruants</i>.

Annals dates the first production of this masque to 1615, but Martin Butler supplies a "corrected date" of 1616 ("The Riddle of Jonson's Chronology Revisited," The Library, 7th series, 4 [2003]: 49-63).

The golden age restored in a masque at court 1615 by the lords and gentlemen the king's servants


The Works

[engraved title page] LONDON printed by W: Stansby, and are to be sould by Rich: Meighen Anº D. 1616.

Jan 20, 1615: Entered to William Stansby: "Certayne Masques at the Court never yet printed written by Ben Iohnson."
Mar 4, 1639: Transferred by deed of sale of William Stansby decd. and consent of his widow to Richard Bishop (saluo iure cuiuscunque): "Mr Ben: Iohnsons workes. his part."

The works of Benjamin jonson neque me ut miretur turba laboro contentus paucis lectoribus London printed by W. Stansby and are to be sold by Rich. Meighen


1 & 2 Edward the Fourth

KING EDWARD the Fourth, THE First and Second  Part. Containing, his merrie pastime with the Tanner of Tamworth; as  also his loue to faire Mistris SHORE, her great promotion, fall and misery,  and lastly the lamentable death of both  her and her Husband. Likewise, the  besieging of LONDON, by the Bastard Falconbridge, and the  valiant defence of the same by the Lord Maior and the Citizens.

As it hath diuers times beene publikely plaied,  by the Right <i>honourable, the Earle of  Derbie his seruants</i>.

AT LONDON, Printed by Humfrey Lownes. 1619.

Aug 28, 1599: Entered to John Oxonbridge and John Busby (1): "Twoo playes beinge the ffirst & Second partes of Edw: the iiijth. & the Tanner of Tamworth. With the history of the life & deathe of mr Shore & Iane Shore his Wyfe as yt was lately acted by the Right honorable the Erle of Derbye his servtes".
Feb 23, 1600: Transferred from John Busby (1) to Humphrey Lownes (1): "the first & second partes of Edw the iiijth & the tanner of Tamworthe With the history of the lyfe and death of mr Shore and his wyfe &c" ["Entred by direction of mr man. and Iohn Busby being present".]
May 30, 1627: Transferred from Humphrey Lownes (1) to Humphrey Lownes (2) and Robert Young: "Iane Shore 2. partes."
Nov 6, 1628: Transferred from Humphrey Lownes (2) to George Cole and George Latham: "Iane Shore 2 partes."
Dec 6, 1630: Transferred from George Cole and George Latham to Robert Young: "Iane Shore 2 part".
Jul 22, 1644: Transferred from Robert Young decd. to James Young: "(Salvo iure cuiuscunque) ... Iane Shore 2. parts."

King Edward the fourth the first and second part containing his merry pastime with the tanner of Tamworth as also his love to fair mistress Shore her great promotion fall and misery and lastly the lamentable death of both her and her husband likewise the besieging of London by the bastard Falconbridge and the valiant defense of the same by the lord Mayor and the citizens as it hath divers times been publicly played by the right honorable the Earl of Derby his servants at London printed by Humphrey Lownes 1619


1 Edward the Fourth

[HT; A2r] THE FIRST AND SECOND parts of King Edward the fourth: Contayning his merrie pastime with the Tanner of Tamworth, as also his loue to faire Mistresse Shore, her great promotion, fall and miserie, and lastly the lamentable death of both her and her husband.

the first and second parts of king Edward the fourth containing his merry pastime with the tanner of tamworth as also his love to fair mistress shore her great promotion fall and misery and lastly the lamentable death of both her and her husband


2 Edward the Fourth

[HT; L3r] The Second Part of King Edward the Fourth: Contayning his iourney into France, for the obtayning of his right there: The Treacherous falshood of the Duke of Burgundie, and the Constable of France vsed against him, and his returne home againe. Likewise, the prosecution of the History of Mat. Shoare and his faire wife: Concluding with the lamentable death of them both.

the second part of king Edward the fourth. Containing his journey into france, for the obtaining of his right there the treacherous falsehood of the duke of burgundy and the constable of france used against him and his return home again likewise the prosecution of the history of mr. shore and his fair wife concluding with the lamentable death of them both


The Whole Contention Between the Two Famous Houses, Lancaster and York

THE Whole Contention betweene the two Famous Houses, LANCASTER and YORKE. With the Tragicall ends of the good Duke Humfrey, Richard Duke of Yorke, and King Henrie the sixt. Diuided into two Parts: And newly corrected and enlarged.

Written by <i>William Shakespeare</i>, Gent.

Printed at L<small>ONDON</small>, for T. P.

This collection was apparently intended to contain ten plays; it lacks a general title page but does begin with a joint title, transcribed here, for the first two plays, 2 and 3 Henry the Sixth, and continuous signatures for these two and the third play, Pericles, Prince of Tyre. The other plays apparently intended for inclusion in the collection were: A Yorkshire Tragedy, The Merchant of Venice, The Merry Wives of Windsor, King Lear, Henry the Fifth, 1 Sir John Oldcastle, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The whole contention between the two famous houses Lancaster and york with the tragical ends of the good duke Humphrey Richard duke of york and king henry the sixth divided into two parts and newly corrected and enlarged written by William Shakespeare gent printed at London for T.P.


2 Henry the Sixth (The First Part of the Contention of the Two Famous Houses of York and Lancaster)

2 quartos, 1 quarto in collection, 2 folios in collection

[HT; A2r] The first part of the Contention of the two Famous Houses of Yorke and Lancaster, with the  death of the good Duke Humfrey.

Mar 12, 1594: Entered to Thomas Millington: "a booke intituled, the firste parte of the Contention of the twoo famous houses of york and Lancaster wth the deathe of the good Duke Humfrey and the banishment and deathe of the duke of Suffolk and the tragicall ende of the prowd Cardinall of winchester/ wth the notable rebellion of Iack Cade and the duke of yorkes firste clayme vnto the Crowne".
Apr 19, 1602: Transferred from Thomas Millington to Thomas Pavier: "Salvo Iure cuiuscumque viz ... The first and Second parte of henry the vjt ii bookes".
Aug 4, 1626: Transferred from the widow of Thomas Pavier to Edward Brewster and Robert Bird: "Mr. Paviers right in Shakesperes plaies or any of them".
Nov 8, 1630: Transferred from Robert Bird to Richard Cotes: "Yorke and Lancaster".

William Shakespeare: A Textual Companion dates the first production to 1591; Annals dates it to 1590.

The first part of the contention of the two famous houses of York and Lancaster with the death of the good Duke Humphrey


3 Henry the Sixth (The True Tragedy of Richard Duke of York and the Good King Henry the Sixth)

1 octavo, 1 quarto, 1 quarto in collection, 2 folios in collection

[HT; I1r] The Second Part. Containing the Tragedie of  Richard Duke of Yorke, and the <i>good King  Henrie the</i> Sixt.

Apr 19, 1602: Transferred from Thomas Millington to Thomas Pavier: "Salvo Iure cuiuscumque viz ... The first and Second parte of henry the vjt ii bookes".
Aug 4, 1626: Transferred from the widow of Thomas Pavier to Edward Brewster and Robert Bird: "Mr. Paviers right in Shakesperes plaies or any of them".
Nov 8, 1630: Transferred from Robert Bird to Richard Cotes: "Yorke and Lancaster".

The second part containing the tragedy of Richard Duke of York and the good King Henry the Sixth


Pericles, Prince of Tyre

[χ1r] THE LATE, And much admired Play, CALLED, Pericles,  Prince of Tyre. With the true Relation of the whole History,  aduentures, and fortunes of the saide Prince.

Written by W. S<small>HAKESPEARE</small>.

May 20, 1608: Entered to Edward Blount: "a booke called. The booke of Pericles Prynce of Tyre".
Aug 4, 1626: Transferred from the widow of Thomas Pavier to Edward Brewster and Robert Bird: "Mr Paviers right in Shakesperes plaies or any of them".
Nov 8, 1630: Transferred from Robert Bird to Richard Cotes: "Pericles".

Annals and Suzanne Gossett's Arden3 edition date the first production to 1608 [1606-1608]; William Shakespeare: A Textual Companion dates it to 1607.

The late and much admired play called Pericles prince of Tyre with the true relation of the whole history adventures and fortunes of the said prince Written by W. Shakespeare printed for T.P. 1619


Honorable Entertainments

HONORABLE ENTERTAINMENTS, Compos'de for the Seruice of this <i>Noble Cittie</i>. SOME OF WHICH WERE fashion'd for the Entertainment of the Lords of his Maiesties most Honorable Priuie Councell, vpon the Occasion of their late Royall Employment.

Imprinted at London by <i>G. E.</i> 1621.

"The Epistle" to: Francis Jones, Lord Mayor; John Garrarde, Lord Mayor; Thomas Bennet, Lord Mayor; Thomas Lowe, Lord Mayor; Thomas Middleton, Lord Mayor; John Jolles, Lord Mayor; John Leman, Lord Mayor; George Bolles, Lord Mayor; William Cokayne, Lord Mayor; Heneage Finch (Speaker of the House of Commons); Edward Barkham, Lord Mayor; Alexander Prescott (alderman); Peter Proby, Lord Mayor; Martin Lumley, Lord Mayor; William Gore (alderman); John Gore, Lord Mayor; Allen Cotton, Lord Mayor; Cuthbert Hacket, Lord Mayor; William Holliday (alderman); Robert Johnson (alderman); Richard Herne (alderman); Hugh Hammersley, Lord Mayor; Richard Deane, Lord Mayor; James Cambell, Lord Mayor; Edward Allen (alderman); Robert Ducie, Lord Mayor; "Sheriffes and Aldermen"; "All Bretheren-Senators, Presidents of religious and worthy Actions, Carefull Assistants in the State of so vnmatch'd a Gouernment"; and "all of them being his Worthy and Horable [sic] Patrons"; from: Thomas Middleton [A2r]

Honorable entertainments composed for the service of this noble city some of which were fashioned for the entertainment of the lords of his majesty's most honorable privy council upon the occasion of their late royal employment invented by Thomas middleton imprinted at London by g.e. 1621


The Entertainment at Sir William Cokayne's in Easter Week (The Cock)

[Text header; B1r] the first Entertainment,

On Monday and Tuesday in Easter weeke, 1620. ... at the house of the right Worthy, Sr. William Cokaine then L. Mayor: Which on the Saturday following was fashioned into seruice for the Lords of his Maiesties most Hoble. Priuy Councell; vpon which day, that noble Marriage was celebrated betwixt the Right Hoble.  Charles L. Howard Baron of Effingham, and Mary, eldest Daughter of the said, Sr. William Cokaine, then L. Mayor of London, and L. Generall of the Military forces.

On Monday and Tuesday in easter week 1620 the first entertainment at the house of the right worthy sir William cockayne then L. Mayor which on the Saturday following was fashioned into service for the lords of his majesty's most honorable privy council upon which day that noble marriage was celebrated betwixt the right honorable Charles L. Howard baron of Effingham and mary eldest daughter of the said sir William cockayne then L mayor of London and L general of the military forces


The Entertainment at Bunhill on the Shooting Day (The Archer)

[Text header; B4v] The second Entertainment.

At Bun-hill, on the Shooting day; Another habited like an Archer did thus greet the L.Mayor and Aldermen after they were placed in their Tent.

the second entertainment at bunhill on the shooting day another habited like an archer did thus greet the l mayor and aldermen after they were placed in their tent


The Entertainment at the Conduit Head (The Water Nymph)

[Text header; B6r] Vpon the renewing of that worthy and  laudable Custome of Visiting the Springs and Conduite Heads, for the Sweetnesse  and Health of the City. A Visitation long discontinued.

upon the renewing of that worthy and laudable custom of visiting the springs and conduit heads for the sweetness and health of the city a visitation long discontinued a water nymph seeming to rise out of the ground by the conduit head near the banqueting house thus greets the honorable assembly


The Entertainment for the General Training (Pallas)

[Text header; B7v] Vpon discontinuance, and to excite them to practise. { <i>A Speech intended for the generall Training</i>,

<i>being appointed for the Tuesday next ensuing the Visitation of the Springs, but vppon some occasion, the Day deferred</i>.

a speech intended for the general training being appointed for the Tuesday next ensuing the visitation of the springs but upon some occasion the day deferred upon discontinuance and to excite them to practice


The Entertainment at Sir William Cokayne's upon Simon and Jude's Day (The Year's Funeral)

[Text header; C1v] being the last great Feast of the Magistrates Yeare, and the expiration of his Pretorship,

At the House of Sir William Cokaine; { Vpon Simon and Iudes day following,

Cokaynes Judes Years Cockayne Cokayne Cockaynes

at the house of sir William cockayne upon simon and jude's day following being the last great feast of the magistrate's year and the expiration of his praetorship one attired like a mourner enters after a made dish like a hearse stuck with sable bannerettes drums and trumpets expressing a mournful service


The Entertainment at Sir Francis Jones's Welcome (Comus the Great Sir of Feasts)

[Text header; C3v]  The property, to which this Speech especially hath Respect, was a deuice like a made Dish, expressing Two naked Armes breaking through a Cloud, supporting a wreath of Lawrell, being part of the Haberdashers Armes. { <i>The First Entertainement, at his first Great Feast præparde to giue Welcome to his Owne Noble Fraternitie, the Company of </i>Haberdashers.</i>

At the House of the Right Honorable Sir <i>Francis Ihones</i>.

at the house of the right honorable sir francis jones the first entertainment at his first great feast prepared to give welcome to his own noble fraternity the company of haberdashers


The Entertainment of the Lords of the Council by Sheriff Allen (Flora's Welcome)

[HT; D7r] Here followes the worthy and Noble Entertainments of the Lords of his Maiesties most Honourable Priuy Councell; ... The first Entertainment

at the Houses of the Lord Mayor, and Sheriffes. ... vpon Thursday in Easter weeke beeing the fift of Aprill, 1621. And vpon the sixeteenth of the same Month those Persons of Honor receiued their second Noble welcome, in a free and Generous Entertainment, at the house of the Right Worshipfull, Mr. Sheriffe Allen; Flora the Person vsed before, thus prepared for them.

Here follows the worthy and Noble entertainments of the lords of his majesty's most honorable privy council at the houses of the lord mayor and sheriffs And upon the sixteenth day of the same month those persons of honor received their second noble welcome in free and generous entertainment at the house of the right worshipful Mr. Sheriff Allen flora the person used before thus prepared for them


The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia

There are five issues of this collection. STC 22545, dated 1621, lists the collection as printed for the "fift" time, in Dublin by the Society of Stationers. STC 22545.5, dated 1622, lists the collection as printed for the "sixt" time, in London by "H. L." for Simon Waterson and Matthew Lownes. STC 22545.7, dated 1622, lists the collection as printed for the "sixt" time, in London by "H. L." for Simon Waterson. STC 22546, dated 1622, lists the collection as printed for the "sixt" time, in London by "H. L." for Matthew Lownes. STC 22546a, dated 1623, lists collection as printed for the "sixt" time, in London by "H. L." for Matthew Lownes. See also STC

THE COVNTESSE OF PEMBROKES ARCADIA. ... with some new Additions. Also a supplement of a defect in the third part of this HISTORY.

WRITTEN BY SIR PHILIP SIDNEY KNIGHT. ... By Sir W. ALEXANDER.

Now the fift time published, ... DVBLIN, Printed by the Societie of STATIONERS. 1621. Cum Privilegio.

Epistle to: Mary (Sidney) Herbert, Countess of Pembroke; from: Philip Sidney [¶3r]

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."

William Alexander's Supplements [STC 22544a.3 (London, 1617?), STC 22544a.5 (London, 1617?), and STC 22544a.7 (Dublin, 1621)] are variously bound with issues of this edition. This is the seventh edition of The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, but only the fifth containing The Entertainment at Wanstead [Greg 152e].

The countess of pembroke's arcadia written by sir Philip Sidney knight now the fifth time published with some new additions also a supplement of a defect in the third part of this history by sir w. Alexander Dublin printed by the society of stationers 1621 cum privilegio


The Entertainment at Wanstead (The Lady of May)

[Description; 3B3v] Her most excellent Maiestie walking in Wansted Garden, ...

Her most excellent majesty walking in Wanstead garden


1 & 2 The Troublesome Reign of King John

THE First and second Part of the troublesome Raigne  of IOHN King of England. With the discouerie of King Richard  Cordelions Base sonne (vulgarly named, the Bastard Fauconbridge:) Also the death of King Iohn at Swinstead Abbey.

As they  were (sundry times) lately acted.

LONDON, Printed  by Aug: Mathewes for Thomas Dewe, and are to be sold at his  shop in St. Dunstones Church-yard in Fleet-street, 1622.

the first and second part of the troublesome reign of John King of England with the discovery of King Richard Coeur-de-lion's base son vulgarly named the bastard Faulconbridge also the death of King john at swinstead Abbey as they were sundry times lately acted written by w. Shakespeare London printed by Aug Mathewes for Thomas Dewe and are to be sold at his shop in St. Dunstan's Churchyard in Fleet Street 1622


1 The Troublesome Reign of King John

[HT; A2r] The troublesome Raigne of King IOHN.


2 The Troublesome Reign of King John

[G4r] THE Second Part of the troublesome Raigne of King IOHN. Containing, The entrance of Lewis the French Kings sonne: with the poysoning of King IOHN by a Monke.

LONDON, Printed  by Aug: Mathewes for Thomas Dewe, and are to be sold at his shop in St. Dunstones Church-yard in Fleet-street, 1622.

Prologue "To the Gentleman Readers" [G4v]

the second part of the troublesome reign of king john, containing the entrance of lewis the French king's son with the poisoning of king john by a monk written by W. Shakespeare London printed by Aug Mathewes for Thomas Dewe and are to be sold at his shop in St. Dunstan's Churchyard in Fleet Street 1622


The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia

NOW THE SIXT TIME PVBLISHED. LONDON, Imprinted by H. L. for Simon Waterson, and Mathew Lownes. 1622.

The countess of pembroke's arcadia written by sir Philip Sidney knight now the sixth time published London imprinted by h.l. for Simon Waterson and matthew lownes 1622


The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia

NOW THE SIXT TIME PVBLISHED. LONDON, Imprinted by H. L. for Simon, Waterson. 1622.

This issue is not in Greg or in EEBO; the transcription for its title page has been derived from ESTC. William Alexander's Supplements [STC 22544a.3 (London, 1617?), STC 22544a.5 (London, 1617?), and STC 22544a.7 (Dublin, 1621)] are variously bound with issues of this edition. This is the seventh edition of The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, but only the fifth containing The Entertainment at Wanstead [Greg 152e].

The countess of pembroke's arcadia written by sir Philip Sidney knight now the sixth time published London imprinted by h.l. for Simon Waterson 1622


The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia

THE COVNTESSE OF PEMBROKES ARCADIA. ... WITH NEW A<small>DDITIONS</small>.

NOW THE SIXT TIME PVBLISHED, ... LONDON, Imprinted by H. L. for Mathew Lownes. 1622.

The countess of pembroke's arcadia written by sir Philip Sidney knight now the sixth time published with new additions London imprinted by h.l. for matthew lownes 1622


The Whole Works

There are two issues of this collection. STC 6238, dated 1623, includes both dramatic and non-dramatic texts by Daniel. STC 6243.8, dated 1635, is a reissue with a new general title page of quires 2A-2T, and contains all the plays in the earlier issue of the collection. See also STC

LONDON, Printed by NICHOLAS OKES, for SIMON WATERSON, and are to be sold at his shoppe in Paules Church-yard, at the Signe of the Crowne. 1623.

Epistle to: Charles, Prince of Wales (later King Charles I); from: John Daniel [π2r]

The whole works of Samuel Daniel esquire in poetry London printed by Nicholas okes for simon waterson and are to be sold at his shop in paul's churchyard at the sign of the crown 1623


Cleopatra

[2Q1r] THE TRAGEDIE <i>OF CLEOPATRA</i>.

Aetas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus.

LONDON, Printed by NICHOLAS OKES, for SIMON WATERSON. 1623.

Verses to: Mary (Sidney) Herbert, Countess of Pembroke; from: Samuel Daniel [2Q2r]

Oct 19, 1593: Entered to Simon Waterson: "a booke intituled The Tragedye of Cleopatra".<br />Aug 19, 1635: Transferred from Simon Waterson to John Waterson: "The Tragedy of Cleopatra."

The tragedy of Cleopatra Aetas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus London printed by Nicholas Okes for Simon Waterson 1623


The Vision of the Twelve Goddesses (The Masque at Hampton Court)

1 quarto, 1 octavo, 1 quarto in collection

[2O8r] THE VISION OF THE TWELVE GODdesses,

presented in a Maske the eight of January, at Hampton Court. By the Queenes most excellent Maiesty, and  her Ladies.

Epistle to: Lucy (Harington) Russell, Countess of Bedford; from: Samuel Daniel [2P1r]

The vision of the twelve goddesses presented in a masque the eighth of January at Hampton Court by the Queen's most excellent majesty and her ladies by Samuel Daniel London printed by Nicholas Okes for Simon Waterson 1623


Philotas

[2A1r] THE TRAGEDY O<small>F</small> PHILOTAS.

"The Epistle" to: Henry Frederick, Prince; from: Samuel Daniel [2A2r]

Nov 29, 1604: Entered to Simon Waterson and Edward Blount: "A Booke called the tragedie of Philotus wrytten by Sam. Daniell".<br />Aug 19, 1635: Transferred from Simon Waterson to John Waterson: "The Tragedy of Philotus".

The tragedy of Philotas by Sam. Daniel London printed by Nicholas Okes for Simon Waterson 1623


The Queen's Arcadia (Arcadia Reformed)

[2K1r] THE QVEENES <i>ARCADIA</i>. A Pastorall Trage-Comedie

presented to her Maiesty and her Ladies, by  the Vniuersity of Oxford in Christs Church, in August. 1605.

"The Epistle" to: Anne of Denmark, Queen (consort of King James VI and I); from: Samuel Daniel [2K2r]

Nov 26, 1605: Entered to Simon Waterson: "A book called. The Quenes Arcadia. presented by the vniuersity of oxon in Christchrch".
Aug 19, 1635: Transferred from Simon Waterson to John Waterson: "the Queenes Arcadia."

The Queen's arcadia a pastoral tragicomedy presented to her majesty and her ladies by the University of Oxford in Christ's Church in August 1605 By Samuel Daniel London printed by Nicholas Okes for Simon Waterson 1623


Hymen's Triumph

[2E7r] HYMENS TRIVMPH. <i>A Pastorall Tragicomædie.</i>

Presented at the Queenes Court in the Strand, at her  Maiesties magnificent entertainement of the Kings most excellent Maiesty, being at the Nuptials of the Lord Roxborough.

LONDON, Printed by NICHOLAS OKES for SIMON WATERSON. 1623.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Anne of Denmark, Queen (consort of King James VI and I); from: Samuel Daniel [2E8r]

Jan 13, 1615: Entered to Francis Constable: "a play called Hymens triumphes."

Hymen's triumph a pastoral tragicomedy presented at the queen's court in the strand at her majesty's magnificent entertainment of the king's most excellent majesty being at the nuptials of the lord roxborough by Samuel Daniel London printed by Nicholas okes for simon waterson 1623


Titus Andronicus

[HT; 2c4r] The Lamentable Tragedy of Titus Andronicus.

Feb 6, 1594: Entered to John Danter: "a booke intituled a Noble Roman Historye of Tytus Andronicus".
Apr 19, 1602: Transferred from Thomas Millington to Thomas Pavier: "A booke called Titus and Andronicus".
Aug 4, 1626: Transferred from the widow of Thomas Pavier to Edward Brewster and Robert Bird: "Tytus & Andronicus".
Nov 8, 1630: Transferred from Robert Bird to Richard Cotes: "Titus and Andronicus."

William Shakespeare: A Textual Companion dates the first production to 1592; Annals dates it to 1594 [Jan 24; possibly written in 1590-1592]. For the authorial collaboration between Peele and Shakespeare, see Brian Vickers, Shakespeare, Co-Author: A Historical Study of Five Collaborative Plays (Oxford: Oxford UP, 2002), 148-243.

The lamentable tragedy of Titus Andronicus


[HT; m2v] The second Part of Henry the Sixt, with the death of  the Good Duke HVMFREY.

Mar 12, 1594: Entered to Thomas Millington: "a booke intituled, the firste parte of the Contention of the twoo famous houses of york and Lancaster wth the deathe of the good Duke Humfrey and the banishment and deathe of the duke of Suffolk and the tragicall ende of the prowd Cardinall of winchester/ wth the notable rebellion of Iack Cade and the duke of yorkes firste clayme vnto the Crowne".
Apr 19, 1602: Transferred from Thomas Millington to Thomas Pavier: "The first and Second parte of henry the vjt ii bookes".
Aug 4, 1626: Transferred from the widow of Thomas Pavier to Edward Brewster and Robert Bird: "Mr. Paviers right in Shakesperes plaies or any of them".
Nov 8, 1630: Transferred from Robert Bird to Richard Cotes: "Yorke and Lancaster".

The second part of Henry the Sixth with the death of the Good Duke Humphrey


The Taming of the Shrew

May 2, 1594: Entered to Peter Short: "a booke intituled A plesant Conceyted historie called the Tayminge of a Shrowe".
Jan 22, 1607: Transferred from Cuthbert Burby to Nicholas Ling: "The taminge of A Shrewe".
Nov 19, 1607: Transferred from Nicholas Ling to John Smethwick: "The taminge of A Shrewe".
Aug 24, 1642: Transferred from John Smethwick decd. to Francis Smethwick: "salvo iure cuiuscunque ... The tameing of a shrew."
Sep 14, 1642: Transferred from Francis Smethwick to Miles Flesher: "The tameing of a shrew."

William Shakespeare: A Textual Companion dates the first production to 1590-1591; Annals dates it to 1592 [c.1590-1604].


[HT; o4r] The third Part of Henry the Sixt, with the death  of the Duke of YORKE.

Apr 19, 1602: Transferred from Thomas Millington to Thomas Pavier: "The first and Second parte of henry the vjt ij bookes".
Aug 4, 1626: Transferred from the widow of Thomas Pavier to Edward Brewster and Robert Bird: "Mr. Paviers right in Shakesperes plaies or any of them".
Nov 8, 1630: Transferred from Robert Bird to Richard Cotes: "Yorke and Lancaster".

the third part of henry the sixth with the death of the duke of york


Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies

[in single column] COMEDIES, | HISTORIES, & | TRAGEDIES.

Published according to the True Originall Copies. <i>LONDON</i> Printed by Isaac Iaggard, and Ed. Blount. 1623.

Engraved portrait on title page, signed "Martin Droeshout sculpsit London"

<i>Printed at the Charges of W. Jaggard, Ed. Blount, I. Smithweeke, and W. Aspley</i>, 1623. [3b6r]

4: by "Ben: Ionson"; "Hugh Holland" [πA4r]; by "L. Digges"; "I. M." [πB1r]

"To the Reader" (verses) signed "B. I." (Ben Jonson) [πA1v]; "To the great Variety of Readers" signed "Iohn Heminge. Henrie Condell" [πA3r]

"The Epistle Dedicatorie" to: William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke; and Philip Herbert, 1st Earl Montgomery (4th Earl of Pembroke); from: John Heminges; and Henry Condell [πA2r]

"The Names of the Principall Actors in all these Playes" [πB2r]

"A Catalogue of the seuerall Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies contained in this Volume" (omitting Troilus and Cressida) [πA6r]

Blount, Edward; Smethwick, John; Jaggard, Isaac; Aspley, William

Nov 8, 1623: Entered to Edward Blount and Isaac Jaggard: "Mr. William Shakspeers Comedyes Histories, & Tragedyes soe manie of the said Copies as are not formerly entred to other men.".
Aug 4, 1626: Transferred from the widow of Thomas Pavier to Edward Brewster and Richard Bird: "Mr. Paviers right in Shakesperes plaies or any of them".
Jun 19(?), 1627: Transferred from the widow of Isaac Jaggard to Thomas Cotes and Richard Cotes: "her parte in Shackspheere playes."
Jul 1, 1637: Transferred from the widow of Robert Allott to John Legat (2) and Andrew Crooke (1) (by order of a court): "saluo Iure cuiuscunque ... Shakespeares workes their Part."

This edition exists in three distinct states: the first does not contain Troilus and Cressida; the second contains Troilus and Cressida but without its prologue and with a redundant final page of Romeo and Juliet crossed out by the printer; the third contains Troilus and Cressida with its prologue, which replaces the redundant page of Romeo and Juliet. See Peter W. M. Blayney, The First Folio of Shakespeare (Washington, D.C.: Folger Library, 1991), 17, 21-24.

Mr. William shakespeare's comedies histories and tragedies published according to the true original copies London printed by Isaac jaggard and ed. Blount 1623

General title page with engraved portrait signed "Martin.Droeshout.sculsit .London" [πA1+1r]


Richard the Second

[HT; b6r] The life and death of King Richard the Second.

Aug 29, 1597: Entered to Andrew Wise: "The Tragedye of Richard the Second".
Jun 25, 1603: Transferred from Andrew Wise to Matthew Law: "iij enterludes or playes. ... The second of Richard the .2. ... all kinges."