The Entertainment at Richmond

THE KING AND QVEENES Entertainement at RJCHMOND. AFTER THEIR DEPARTVRE from OXFORD: In a Masque,

presented by the most Illustrious PRINCE, PRJNCE CHARLES Sept. 12. 1636.

<i>Naturam imitarì licèt facile nonnullis videatur haud est</I>.

OXFORD Printed by LEONARD LICHFIELD, M. DC. XXXVI.

"The Dedication" to: Henrietta Maria, Queen (consort of King Charles I); from: unsigned [A2r]

"The speakers" [A3r]; names of noble performers [D4r]

The description notes that the country and other "rude" dances were made by "Simon Hopper" [A3r], and the music "excellently compos'd by Master Charles Coleman" [D4r].

The king and queen's entertainment at Richmond after their departure from Oxford in a masque presented by the most illustrious prince Prince Charles Sept 12 1636 Naturam imitari licet facile nonnullis videatur haud est Oxford printed by Leonard Lichfield MDCXXXVI


Hannibal and Scipio

1 quarto (bibliographically independent and in collection)

HANNIBAL AND SCIPIO. AN HISTORICALL <i>TRAGEDY</i>.

Acted in the yeare 1635. by the Queenes  Majesties Servants, at their Private house in <i>Drury Lane</i>.

LONDON, Printed by Richard Oulton for Charles Greene, and are to be sold  at the white Lion in Pauls Church-yard. 1637.

"The Argument of the first Act" [B1r]; "The argument of the second Act" [C4r]; "The argument of the third Act" [E3v]; "The argument of the fourth Act" [G2v]; "The argument of the last Act" [I2r]

"To the Ghosts of Hannibal and Scipio" (verses) signed "Thomas Nabbes" [A2r]; "The Ghosts of Hanniball and Scipio to the Authour" (verses) subscribed "Hannibal. Scipio" [A3r]

Aug 6, 1636: Entered to Charles Greene: "a Play called the history of Anniball & Scipio. by Tho: Nabbs".

Hannibal and Scipio an historical tragedy acted in the year 1635 by the queen's majesty's servants at their private house in Drury Lane the author Thomas nabbes arma virosque cano London printed by Richard Oulton for Charles Greene and are to be sold at the white Lion in Paul's Churchyard 1637


Microcosmus

and heere Set down according to the intention of the Authour THOMAS NABBES.

PRESENTED WITH generall liking, at the private house in S<small>ALISBURY</small> Court,

<i>Debent et prodesse, et delectare Poetæ</i>.

LONDON, Printed by RICHARD OULTON for Charles Greene, and are to be sold at the white Lyon in Pauls Church-yard. 1637.

Note on "The errours escap't in the Presse" [A4v]

2: by "Rich. Broome"; "Will. Cufaude" [A4r]

Dedication to: "all truly noble, generous and honest spirits"; from: Thomas Nabbes [A3r]

Aug 6, 1636: Entered to Charles Greene: "A morrall Maske by Tho: Nabbs".

Microcosmus a moral masque presented with general liking at the private house in Salisbury court and here set down according to the intention of the author Thomas Nabbes Debent et prodesse et delectare Poetae London printed by Richard Oulton for Charles Greene and are to be sold at the white Lion in Paul's Churchyard 1637


The Elder Brother

Acted at the <i>Blacke Friers</i>, by his Maiesties Servants.

Printed according to the true Copie. ... LONDON, Imprinted by F. K. for J. W. and J. B. 1637.

Mar 24, 1637: Entered to John Waterson and John Benson: "a Comedy called the Elder Brother written by Iohn ffletcher".
Oct 31, 1646: Transferred from John Benson to Humphrey Moseley (half): "these two Playes vizt. The Elder Brother. by mr Flesher. halfe".
Oct 31, 1646: Transferred from John Waterson to Humphrey Moseley (his part): "these Playes following (vizt) The Elder Brother his part ... by Mr fflesher".

The elder brother a comedy acted at the blackfriars by his majesty's servants printed according to the true copy written by John Fletcher Gent London imprinted by F.K. for J.W. and J.B. 1637


The Elder Brother

There are two issues of this edition: Greg 515c(*) is dated "M D C L"; Greg 515c(†) is dated 1651. See also Greg

Written by { FRANCIS BEAVMONT, | AND | JOHN  FLETCHER. } Gent.

Acted at the private house in <i>Blacke Fryers</i>, with great Applause, by His late Majesties Servants.

Printed according to the true Copie. ... The second Edition, Corrected and Amended. LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Princes Armes in St. Paules Church yard. 1651.

The elder brother a comedy acted at the private house in blackfriars with great applause by his late majesty's servants printed according to the true copy written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher gent The second edition corrected and amended London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1651


The Elder Brother

Acted at the Black Friers, by his Majesties Servants.

Printed according to the true Copie. ... LONDON,  Imprinted by F. K. for J. W. and J. B. 1637.

This was probably a pirated edition issued by Francis Kirkman and printed by Thomas Johnson; see Johan Gerritsen, "The Dramatic Piracies of 1661," <i>Studies in Bibliography</i> 11 (1958): 117-31. We have retained it in DEEP because it may have appeared prior to the end of 1660.


Hyde Park

As it was presented by her Majesties Servants, at the private house in <i>Drury</i> Lane.

LONDON, Printed by Tho. Cotes, for Andrew Crooke, and William Cooke. 1637.

Epistle to: Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland; from: James Shirley [A2r]

Apr 13, 1637: Entered to Andrew Cooke (1) and William Cooke: "a Comedy called Hide Parke by Iames Shirley".

Hyde Park a comedy as it was presented by her majesty's servants at the private house in Drury Lane written by James Shirley London printed by Tho Cotes for Andrew Crooke and William Cooke 1637


The Lady of Pleasure

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

LONDON, Printed by Tho. Cotes, for Andrew  Crooke, and William Cooke. 1637.

"The Epistle" to: John Lovelace, 2nd Baron Lovelace (misnamed "Richard" in dedication); from: James Shirley [A2r]

Apr 13, 1637: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1) and William Cooke: "two Playes called. The Lady of pleasure. ... by Iames Shirley."

The lady of pleasure a comedy as it was acted by her majesty's servants at the private house in Drury Lane written by James Shirley London printed by Tho Cotes for Andrew Crooke and William Cooke 1637


The Young Admiral

AS IT WAS PRESENTED By her Majesties Servants,  at the private house in <i>Drury</i> Lane.

LONDON,  Printed by Tho. Cotes, for Andrew  Crooke, and William Cooke. 1637.

"The Epistle" to: George Berkeley, 8th Baron Berkeley; from: James Shirley [A2r]

Apr 13, 1637: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1) and William Cooke: "two Playes called. ... The young Admirall. by Iames Shirley."

The young admiral as it was presented by her majesty's servants at the private house in Drury Lane written by James Shirley London printed by Tho Cotes for Andrew Crooke and William Cooke 1637


The Valiant Scot

LONDON,  Printed by Thomas Harper for Iohn Waterson, and are to be sold at  his shop in Pauls Church-yard, at the signe of the Crowne. 1637.

Epistle to: James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton; from: William Bowyer [A2r]

Apr 26, 1637: Entered to John Waterson: "a Tragedy called the Valiant Scott".

The valiant Scot by J.W. Gent London printed by Thomas Harper for John Waterson and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the crown 1637


The Example

As IT WAS PRESENted by her Majesties Servants At the private House in Drury-Lane.

LONDON.  Printed by IOHN NORTON, for ANDREW CROOKE, and WILLIAM COOKE. 1637.

Oct 18, 1637: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1) and William Cooke: "a Play called The Example by Mr Shirley".

The example as it was presented by her majesty's servants at the private house in Drury lane written by James Shirley London printed by John Norton for Andrew Crooke and William Cooke 1637

"Imprimatur Tho. Wykes. October 19. 1637." [<i>var</i>.: "Imprimator"] [I3v]


Londini Speculum, or London's Mirror

Londini Speculum: or, Londons Mirror, Exprest in sundry Triumphs, Pageants, and Showes, at the Initiation of the right Honorable Richard Fenn, into the Mairolty of the Famous and farre renowned City LONDON.

All the Charge and Expence of these laborious projects both by Water and Land, being the sole undertaking of the Right Worshipful Company of the <i>Habberdashers</i>.

Imprinted at London by I. Okes dwelling in little St. Bartholmews. 1637.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Richard Fenn, Lord Mayor; from: Thomas Heywood [A2r]

The end of the text states that the workmanship for the pageant was done by "the Artists, and directors of these Pageants and showes" "John Christmas and Mathias, the two Sonnes of Gerard, their now deceased Father, a knowne Master in all those Sciences he profest" [C4v].

Londini Speculum or London's mirror expressed in sundry triumphs pageants and shows at the initiation of the right honorable Richard Fenn into the mayoralty of the famous and far renowned city London all the charge and expense of these laborious projects both by water and land being the sole undertaking of the right worshipful company of the haberdashers written by Tho Heywood Imprinted at London by J. Okes dwelling in little St. Bartholomew's  1637


The Gamester

Nov 15, 1637: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1) and William Cooke: "a Play called The Gamester by Ia: Shirley".

The gamester as it was presented by her majesty's servants at the private house in Drury lane written by James Shirley London printed by john Norton for Andrew Crooke and William Cooke 1637


Comus (The Masque at Ludlow Castle)

PRESENTED At Ludlow Castle, 1634: On  Michaelsmasse night, before the RIGHT HONORABLE, IOHN Earle of Bridgewater, Vicount BRACKLY, Lord Præsident of WALES, And one of His MAIESTIES most honorable Privie  Counsell.

[in single column] Eheu quid volui misero mihi! floribus austrum | Perditus ———

LONDON, Printed for HVMPHREY ROBINSON, at the signe of the Three Pidgeons in Pauls Church-yard. 1637.

"The Epistle Dedicatorie" to: John Egerton (2nd Earl of Bridgewater); from: Henry Lawes [A2r]

"The principall persons in this Maske" [F2r]

A masque presented at Ludlow castle 1634 on Michaelmas night before the right honorable John Earl of Bridgewater Viscount Brackley Lord president of Wales and one of his majesty's most honorable privy council eheu quid volui misero mihi floribus austrum perditus London printed for Humphrey Robinson at the sign of the three pigeons in Paul's Churchyard 1637


1 The Cid (The Valiant Cid)

The Cid, A TRAGICOMEDY, out of French made English:

And acted before their Majesties at Court, and  on the Cock-pit Stage in Drury-lane, by the servants to both their Majesties.

LONDON, Printed by John Haviland for Thomas Walkly, and are to be sold at his shop at the Flying Horse neare Yorke house. 1637.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset; from: Joseph Rutter [A2r]

Woodcut of Sackville crest [A1v]; another woodcut of Sackville crest [D5v]

Jan 29, 1638: Entered to Thomas Walkley: "a Play called The Cid a Tragicomedy translated out of ffrench by Mr Rutter".
Nov 3, 1649: Transferred from Thomas Walkley to Humphrey Moseley: "The Valiant Cid. the first part. TrageComedy. translated by Ios: Rutter gentleman".

The cid a tragicomedy out of French made English and acted before their majesties at court and on the cockpit stage in Drury Lane by the servants to both their majesties London printed by John Haviland for Thomas Walkley and are to be sold at his shop at the flying horse near York house 1637

"This Tragicomedy, called, the Valiant Cid, translated out of French, as it was acted before the King and Queene at Court, may be printed. Henry Herbert. Janu. 12. 1637." [D4v]; "Imprimatur. Tho. Wykes. Jan. 26. 1637." [D5r]


1 The Cid (The Valiant Cid)

And acted before their Majesties at Court, and  on the Cock-pit Stage in Drury-lane, by the servants to both  their MAJESTIES.

The Second Edition Corrected and Amended. LONDON,  Printed by W. Wilson for Humphrey Moseley, at the Signe of the Princes  Armes in St. Pauls Church-Yard. 1650.

Advertisement for books "Printed for Humfrey Moseley" [D4r]

The cid a tragicomedy out of French made English and acted before their majesties at court and on the cockpit stage in Drury Lane by the servants to both their majesties the second edition corrected and amended London printed by W. Wilson for Humphrey Moseley at the sign of the Prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1650


Britannia Triumphans

BY Inigo Iones Surveyor of his Majesties workes, and William Davenant her Majesties servant.

Presented at White Hall, by the Kings Majestie and his Lords, on the Sunday after Twelfth-night, 1637.

LONDON, Printed by Iohn Haviland for Thomas Walkley, and are to be sold at his shop at the flying Horse neere Yorke house, 1637.

Mar 6, 1658: Transferred from Thomas Walkley to Humphrey Moseley: "Brittania Triumphans a Masque at Whitehall at Twelth night 1637. ... all written by Sr William Davenant."

The masque was performed on Jan 7, 1638, so the title page dates follow the legal reckoning.

Britannia triumphans a masque presented at Whitehall by the king's majesty and his lords on the Sunday after Twelfth night 1637 by Inigo Jones Surveyor of his majesty's works and William Davenant her majesty's servant London printed by John Haviland for Thomas Walkley and are to be sold at his shop at the flying horse near York House 1637


Luminalia, or The Festival of Light

Personated in a Masque at COURT, By the Queenes Majestie, and her  Ladies. On Shrovetuesday Night, 1637.

LONDON, Printed by Iohn Haviland for Thomas  Walkley, and are to be sold at his shop at the flying Horse neere Yorke  house, 1637.

Mar 6, 1658: Transferred from Thomas Walkley to Humphrey Moseley: "Luminalia or the ffestival Lilght, a Masque at Court on Shrove Tuesday night 1637. ... all written by Sr William Davenant."

The masque was performed on Feb 6, 1638, so the title page dates follow the legal reckoning.

Luminalia or the festival of light personated in a masque at court by the queen's majesty and her ladies On Shrove Tuesday night 1637 London printed by John Haviland for Thomas Walkley and are to be sold at his shop at the flying horse near York house 1637


A Shoemaker a Gentleman

A MERRIE AND Pleasant Comedy: ... called <i>A Shoo-maker a Gentleman</i>.

As it hath beene sundry Times Acted at the <i>Red Bull</i> and other Theaters, with a generall and good Applause.

Never before Printed, ... LONDON: Printed by I. Okes, and are to be sold by Iohn Cowper, at his Shop at the East-end of St. Pauls Church at the Signe of the Holy Lambe. 1638.

"The Printer to the honest and High-spirited Gentlemen of the never decaying Art, called the Gentle Craft" [A3r]

Nov 28, 1637: Entered to John Okes: "a Comedie called A Shoomaker is a gentleman, wth the life & death of the Criple that Stole the weather cocke of Pauls. by William Rowley." (Since this incident is not mentioned in the play, the second part of the title may refer to another text.)

A merry and pleasant comedy never before printed called a shoemaker a gentleman as it hath been sundry times acted at the red bull and other theaters with a general and good applause written by W.R. Gentleman London printed by J. Okes and are to be sold by John Cowper at his shop at the east end of St. Paul's Church at the sign of the Holy Lamb 1638


The Fancies Chaste and Noble

THE FANCIES, Chast and Noble: [<i>var</i>.: "FANCIES Chaste"]

PRESENTED BY THE QUEENES Maiesties Servants, At the PHOENIX in Drury-lane.

LONDON, Printed by E. P. for Henry Seile, and are to be sold at his shop, at the Tygers Head in Fleetstreet, over-against Saint Dunstans Church. 1638.

"The Epistle Dedicatorie" to: Randal MacDonnell, Marquess of Antrim; from: John Ford [a1r]

Feb 3, 1638: Entered to Henry Seile: "a Play called the ffancies by Io: fford".

The fancies chaste and noble presented by the queen's majesty's servants at the phoenix in Drury Lane Fide Honor London printed by E.P. for Henry Seile and are to be sold at his shop at the Tiger's head in Fleet Street over against saint Dunstan's Church 1638


The Martyred Soldier

The dedication exists in two states: in Greg 533a(*), it is signed "I. K."; in Greg 533a(†), it is signed "Io. Kirke." See also Greg

1618(?) [re-licensed for stage, Aug 28, 1623]

The Author H. S<small>HIRLEY</small> Gent.

As it was sundry times Acted with a generall applause at the Private house in Drury lane, and at other publicke Theaters. By  the Queenes Majesties servants.

LONDON: Printed by I. Okes, and are to be sold by Francis Eglesfield at his house in Pauls Church-yard at the signe of the Mary-gold. 1638.

"To the Courteous Reader" [A3v]; "To the Reader of this Play now come in Print" (in verse) [K2v]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Kenelm Digby (natural philosopher and courtier); from: "Io. Kirke" [A2r]

Feb 15, 1638: Entered to John Okes: "a Play called the Martyred Soldiour. [by deleted] wth the life & Death of Purser Clinton by H: Shirley". (Since the character Purser Clinton is not in this play, the second part of the entry may refer to another text; Purser and Clinton are characters in Thomas Heywood and William Rowley's Fortune by Land and Sea.)

On the dating, license, and company attribution of this play, see N. W. Bawcutt, The Control and Censorship of Caroline Drama (Clarendon, 1996), 143-44. STC lists the Marigold bookshop in an unknown location (B) in Paul’s Churchyard. But in The Bookshops in Paul’s Cross Churchyard (London: Bibliographical Society, 1990), Peter W. M. Blayney argues that the Marigold bookshop was probably formerly part of the Brazen Serpent and therefore located in A.3 of Paul’s Churchyard (21-22).

The martyred soldier as it was sundry times acted with a general applause at the private house in Drury lane and at other public theaters By the queen's majesty's servants The author H. Shirley Gent London printed by J. Okes and are to be sold by Francis Eglesfield at his house in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the Marigold 1638


The Lost Lady

Imprinted at LONDON. Anno M DC XXX VIIJ.

Printed at L<small>ONDON</small>. 1637. [O2v]

Mar 5, 1638: Entered to John Okes: "a Play called The Lost Ladie".
Sep 24, 1638: Transferred from John Okes to John Colby: "the Play called The lost Ladie. by mr Wm. Berkeley."
Sep 5, 1640: Transferred from John Colby to Richard Royston: "a Play called the Lost Lady."

The colophon prints the date "1637," which may have been erroneously repeated from the license immediately above. The date in the license follows the legal reckoning.

The lost lady a tragicomedy imprinted at London Anno MDCXXXVIII

"Imprimatur. Tho. Wykes. March 2. 1637." [O2v]


The Lost Lady

There are two issues of this edition: Greg 534b(*) is dated 1638; Greg 534b(†) is dated 1639. See also Greg

Imprinted at LONDON by Jo. Okes, for John Colby, and are to be sold at his Shop, at the Signe of the Holy Lambe on Ludgate hill. 1638.

The lost lady a tragicomedy imprinted at London by Jo. Okes for John Colby and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the holy Lamb on Ludgate hill 1638


The Lost Lady

Imprinted at LONDON by Jo. Okes, for John Colby, and are to be sold at his Shop, at the Signe of the Holy Lambe on Ludgate hill. 1639.

The lost lady a tragicomedy imprinted at London by Jo. Okes for John Colby and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the holy Lamb on Ludgate hill 1639


The Wise Woman of Hogsdon

The Wise-woman of H<small>OGSDON</small>.  A COMEDIE.

<i>As it hath been sundry times Acted with  great Applause.</i>

<i>Aut prodesse solent, aut Delectare</i>——

LONDON, Printed by M. P. for Henry  Shephard, and are to be sold at his Shop in Chancerie-Lane, at the  Signe of the Bible, between Serjeants-Inne and Fleet-street.  1638. [var.: "of The Bible,"]

Mar 12, 1638: Entered to Henry Shepherd: "a Play called The Wise woman of Hogsden by Tho: Haywood".

The wise woman of Hogsdon a comedy as it hath been sundry times acted with great applause written by Tho Heywood aut prodesse solent aut delectare London printed by M.P. for Henry Shepherd and are to be sold at his shop in Chancery Lane at the sign of the Bible between Sergeants' inn and fleet street 1638


The Martyred Soldier

As it was sundry times Acted with a generall applause at the Private house in Drury lane, and at other publicke Theaters. By the Queenes Majesties servants.

On the dating, license, and company attribution of this play, see N. W. Bawcutt, The Control and Censorship of Caroline Drama (Clarendon, 1996), 143-44. On the dating, license, and company attribution of this play, see N. W. Bawcutt, The Control and Censorship of Caroline Drama (Clarendon, 1996), 143-44. STC lists the Marigold bookshop in an unknown location (B) in Paul’s Churchyard. But in The Bookshops in Paul’s Cross Churchyard (London: Bibliographical Society, 1990), Peter W. M. Blayney argues that the Marigold bookshop was probably formerly part of the Brazen Serpent and therefore located in A.3 of Paul’s Churchyard (21-22).


The Duke's Mistress

There are three issues of this edition, varying in the imprint: Greg 536a(*) lists Crooke and Cooke as publishers; Greg 536a(†) lists only Crooke; Greg 536a(§) lists only Cooke. See also Greg

As IT WAS PRESENted by her Majesties Servants, At the private House in Drury-Lane.

LONDON, Printed by JOHN NORTON, for WILLIAM COOKE, 1638.

Mar 13, 1638: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1) and William Cooke: "a Play called The Dukes Mistris. by Ia: Shirley".

The duke's mistress as it was presented by her majesty's servants at the private house in Drury Lane written by James Shirley London printed by john Norton for William Cooke 1638


The Royal Master

There are two issues of this edition, varying in the imprint: Greg 538a(*) lists John Crooke and Sergier as booksellers in London; Greg 538a(†) lists Allot and Edmond Crooke as booksellers in Dublin. See also Greg

As it was Acted in the new Theater in Dublin: AND Before the Right Honorable the Lord Deputie of Ireland, in the  Castle.

LONDON, Printed by T. Cotes, and are  to be sold by Iohn Crooke, and Richard Serger, at the Grayhound  in Pauls Church-yard. 1638.

10: by "Iames Mervyn"; "Fra Butler"; "Dru. Cooper"; "Ric. Belling"; "T. I."; "W. Markham"; "W. Smith"; "Iohn Oglebye"; "Iohn Iacson"; "Iames Mervyn" [A3r]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: George Fitzgerald, 16th Earl of Kildare; from: James Shirley [A2r]

Mar 13, 1638: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1), John Crooke (1), and Richard Sergier (2): "a Play called The Royall Master. by Ia: Shirley".

The royal master as it was acted in the new theater in Dublin and before the right honorable the lord deputy of Ireland in the castle written by James Shirley fas extera quaerere regna London printed by T. Cotes and are to be sold by John Crooke and Richard Sergier at the Greyhound in Paul's Churchyard 1638


The Royal Master

As it was Acted in the new Theater in Dublin: AND Before the Right Honorable the Lord Deputie of Ireland, in the Castle.

Printed by T. Cotes, and are to be sold by Thomas Allot and Edmond Crooke, neare the Castle in Dublin. 1638.

The royal master as it was acted in the new theater in Dublin and before the right honorable the lord deputy of Ireland in the castle written by James Shirley fas extera quaerere regna London printed by T. Cotes and are to be sold by Thomas Allott and Edmond Crooke near the castle in Dublin 1638


Love's Riddle

Written, At the time of his being Kings Scholler in Westminster Schoole, by A. Cowley.

LONDON, Printed by John Dawson, for Henry  Seile, and are to be sold at the Tygres head in Fleet-street over against St. Dunstans Church. 1638.

Engraved portrait on frontispiece, inscribed "Vera effigies. Abrahami Cowley. regii alumni scholæ West:" and "Ætatis Suæ 13" [A1v]

"The Epistle Dedicatorie" (in verse) to: Kenelm Digby (natural philosopher and courtier); from: Abraham Cowley [A3r]

Mar 14, 1638: Entered to Henry Seile: "a Pastorall Comedy called Loues Ridle. by Abr: Cowley whilst he was Kings scholler in Westr: [shcoole sic added]".

Love's riddle a pastoral comedy written at the time of his being king's scholar in Westminster school by A. Cowley London Printed by John Dawson for Henry Seile and are to be sold at the Tiger's head in Fleet Street over against St. Dunstan's Church 1638

Engraved portrait inscribed "Vera effigies. Abrahami Cowley. regii alumni scholæ West:" and "Ætatis Suæ 13" [A1v]


Tottenham Court

There are three issues of this edition. Greg 540a(i) contains the original title leaf dated 1638, which lists "Richard Oulton" as printer and Green as publisher. The second issue contains a cancel title leaf dated 1639, which lists "R. Oulton" as printer, no publisher, and a slightly different author attribution; it exists in two states; Greg 540a(ii*) names Queen Henrietta Maria's Men, while Greg 540a(ii†) does not name a playing company. Copies of both Greg 540a(i) and Greg 540a(ii†) were also issued in the 1639 Nabbes collection (STC 18337). See also Greg

Acted in the YEARE MDCXXXIII. At the private House in Salisbury-Court.

AT LONDON, Printed by RICHARD OVLTON, for CHARLES GREENE; and are to be sold at  the Signe of the White Lyon, in PAVLS Church-yard. 1638.

"The Epistle" to: William Mills (Esquire); from: Thomas Nabbes [A3r]

Apr 5, 1638: Entered to Charles Greene: "a Play Called Tottenham Court. by Thomas Nabbs."

Tottenham court a pleasant comedy acted in the year MDCXXXIII at the private house in Salisbury court the author Thomas Nabbes At London printed by Richard Oulton for Charles Greene and are to be sold at the sign of the White Lion in Paul's Churchyard 1638


Tottenham Court

Acted at the private house in <i>Salisburie-Court</i>, by the Queenes Majesties Servants.

LONDON, Printed by R. Oulton, And are to be sold at the signe of the White-Lyon and Ball in Saint PAULS Churchyard. 1639.

The bookseller name is from STC, as is the identification of John Dawson (2) as the printer of the cancel title page for this issue.

Tottenham court a pleasant comedy acted at the private house in Salisbury court by the queen's majesty's servants by Thomas Nabbes London printed by R. Oulton and are to be sold at the sign of the White Lion and Ball in Saint Paul's Churchyard 1639


Tottenham Court

Acted at the private house in <i>Salisbury-Court</i>.

Tottenham court a pleasant comedy acted at the private house in Salisbury court by Thomas Nabbes London printed by R. Oulton and are to be sold at the sign of the White Lion and Ball in Saint Paul's Churchyard 1639


Aglaura

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

There are three issues of this edition, varying in the imprint: Greg 541b(*) lists "T. W." as printer and Moseley as publisher; Greg 541b(†) lists Walkley as publisher and Moseley as bookseller. Copies of both issues were also included in the 1646 Suckling collection (Wing S6126, S6126A, S6126B). See also Greg

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

LONDON, Printed  by T. W. for Humprey Moseley, and are to be sold at his shop, at the signe of the Princes arms in St. Pauls Church yard, 1646.

Special title to alternative ending [E2r]

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

Greg writes that this edition was intended to be included in the 1646 edition of Fragmenta Aurea, but he adds, "The alternative imprints, however, may point to an original intention to issue the play separately, and it came, moreover, from a different press from any other part of the volume. Separate copies are occasionally found, but whether they were issued so is uncertain" (Bibliography, 2:681).

Aglaura presented at the private house in blackfriars by his majesty's servants written by Sir John Suckling London printed by T.W. for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1646


Aglaura

LONDON,  Printed for Tho. Walkley, and are to be sold by Humphrey Moseley, at his shop, at the signe of the Princes armes in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1646.

Aglaura presented at the private house in blackfriars by his majesty's servants written by Sir John Suckling London printed for Tho Walkley and are to be sold by Humphrey Moseley at his shop at the sign of the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1646


Aglaura

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

Greg writes that copies of this edition "are occasionally found apart from the rest of the collection, but there is no reason to suppose that they were issued separately" (Bibliography, 2:682). There is no Wing number for this bibliographically independent edition of Aglaura; Wing catalogues it only as part of the collection S6127.

Aglaura presented at the private house in blackfriars by his majesty's servants written by Sir John Suckling London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1648


Covent Garden

There are three issues of this edition. Greg 542a(i) contains the original title leaf dated 1638, which lists "Richard Oulton" as printer and Green as publisher. The second issue contains a cancel title leaf dated 1639, which contains different author and performance attributions; it exists in two states: Greg 542a(ii*) lists "R. O" as printer, while Greg 542a(ii†) lists "R. Oulton". Copies of both Greg 542a(i) and Greg 542a(ii†) were also issued in the 1639 Nabbes collection (STC 18337). See also Greg

Acted in the YEARE, MDCXXXII. By the Queenes Majesties Servants.

LONDON, Printed by RICHARD OULTON, for CHARLES GREENE; and are to be sold at the Signe of the White Lyon, in PAULS Church-yard. 1638.

"The Epistle" to: John Suckling (poet); from: Thomas Nabbes [A3r]

May 28, 1638: Entered to Charles Greene: "a Play called Couent Garden. by Thomas Nabbes."

Covent Garden a pleasant comedy acted in the year MDCXXXII by the queen's majesty's servants the author Thomas Nabbes London printed by Richard Oulton for Charles Greene and are to be sold at the sign of the white lion in Paul's Churchyard 1638


Covent Garden

Acted by the Queenes Majesties Servants.

LONDON, Printed by R. O And are to be sold at the signe of the White-Lyon in Saint PAULS Church-yard. 1639.

The bookseller attribution is from STC, as is the identification of John Dawson (2) as the printer of the cancel title page for this issue.

Covent Garden a pleasant comedy acted by the queen's majesty's servants by Thomas Nabbes London printed by R.O. and are to be sold at the sign of the white lion and ball in saint Paul's Churchyard 1639


Love's Victory

BY WILLIAM CHAMBERLAINE Of Shaftsbury in the County of Dorset.

[in single column] ——— Odiumque perit, | Cum jussit amor,  veteres cedunt | Ignibus iræ ———

LONDON;  Printed by E. Cotes, and are to be sold by Robert Clavell at the  Stags-head neer St. Gregories Church in St.Pauls-church-yard.  1658.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: William Portman, 6th Baronet; from: William Chamberlain [A2r]

Love's victory a tragicomedy by William Chamberlain of Shaftsbury in the county of Dorset odiumque perit cum iussit amor veteres cedunt ignibus irae London printed by E. Cotes and are to be sold by Robert Clavell at the stag's head near St. Gregory's church in St. Paul's Churchyard 1658


The Unhappy Fair Irene

There are two issues of this edition, varying in the imprint: Greg 793a(*) lists William Place as publisher; Greg 793a(†) lists John Place as publisher. See also Greg

LONDON: Printed by J. Streater, for W. Place, at Grays-Inn Gate, next Holborn, M. DC. LVIII.

3: by "Ja. Swinhoe"; "Eldred Revett"; "F. S." [*<sub>*</sub>*1r]

The tragedy of the unhappy fair Irene by Gilbert Swinhoe Esq. London printed by J. Streeter for W. Place at Gray's inn gate next Holborn MDCLVIII.


The Unhappy Fair Irene

LONDON: Printed by J. Streater, for J. Place, at Furnifals Inn Gate, in Holborn, M. DC. LVIII.

The tragedy of the unhappy fair Irene by Gilbert Swinhoe Esq. London printed by J. Streeter for J. Place at Furnival's inn gate in Holborn MDCLVIII.


The Wandering Lover

BEING Acted severall times privately at sundry  places by the Author and his friends with great applause.

[in single column] Quicquid amor jussit, non est contimnere tutum, |  Regnat & in Superios, I. C. Ovidius. [below, in Greek] Αῆγε λαλῶν.

LONDON,  Priuted by T. L. for T. C. and W. Burden, and are to be  sold in Cannon-street neer London-stone, 1658.

Epistle to: Francis Wright (of Bolton upon Swale); from: Thomas Meriton [A2r]

The wandering lover a tragicomedy being acted several times privately at sundry places by the author and his friends with great applause written by T.M. gent quicquid amor jussit non est contemnere tutum regnat et in superios i. c. Ovidius Αῆγε λαλῶν London printed by T.L. for T.C. and W. Burden and are to be sold in Cannon Street near London stone 1658


Covent Garden

Covent Garden a pleasant comedy acted by the queen's majesty's servants by Thomas Nabbes London printed by R. Oulton and are to be sold at the sign of the white lion and ball in saint Paul's Churchyard 1639


The Seven Champions of Christendom

Acted at the Cocke-pit, and at the Red-Bull in St. Johns Streete, with a generall liking.

And never Printed till this Yeare 1638. ... LONDON: Printed by J. Okes, and are to be sold by James Becket at his Shop in the Inner Temple Gate. 1638.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: John Waite (possible the traveling actor with the same name); from: John Kirke [A3r]

Jul 13, 1638: Entered to John Okes: "a Play called The Seauen Champions of Christendome wth the Life & death of Iack Straw & Watt Tyler. by Io: Kirke". (Since the characters Jack Straw and Watt Tyler are not in this play, the second part of the entry may refer to another text.)

The seven Champions of Christendom acted at the cockpit and at the red bull in St. John's Street with a general liking and never printed till this year 1638 written by J.K. London printed by J. Okes and are to be sold by James Becket at his shop in the inner temple gate 1638


Porta Pietatis, or The Port or Harbor of Piety

Porta pietatis, OR, The Port or Harbour of Piety. Exprest in sundry Triumphes, Pageants, and Showes, at the Initiation of the Right Honourable Sir MAVRICE ABBOT Knight, into the Majoralty of the famous and farre renowned City London.

All the charge and expence of the laborious Projects <i>both by water and Land, being the sole undertaking of the Right Worshipfull Company of the Drapers</i>.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Maurice Abbot, Lord Mayor; from: Thomas Heywood [A2r]

The end of the text states that the workmanship for the pageant was done by "the two Brothers, Mr. John and Mathias Christmas" "the two succeeding Sonnes of that most ingenious Artist Mr. Gerard Christmas" [C2v].

Porta pietatis or the port or harbor of piety expressed in sundry triumphs pageants and shows at the initiation of the right honorable sir Maurice Abbot knight into the mayoralty of the famous and far renowned city London all the charge and expense of the laborious projects both by water and land being the sold undertaking of the right worshipful company of the drapers written by Thomas Heywood Redeunt Spectacula Printed at London by J. Okes 1638


The Ball

Written by { George Chapman, | and | James Shirly.

As it was presented by her Majesties Servants, and the private House in <i>Drury</i> Lane.

LONDON, Printed by Tho. Cotes, for Andrew Crooke, and William Cooke. 1639.

Oct 24, 1638: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1) and William Cooke: "a Booke called Phillip Chalbott Admirall of ffrance & the Ball. by Iames Shirley" (single fee).

The ball a comedy as it was presented by her majesty's servants at the private house in Drury lane Written by George Chapman and James Shirley London printed by Tho. Cotes for Andrew Crooke and William Cooke 1639


Chabot, Admiral of France

1612 [1611-1613; revised by Shirley and licensed for stage, Apr 29, 1635]

THE TRAGEDIE OF CHABOT ADMIRALL OF FRANCE<i>:</i>

As it was presented by her Majesties Servants, at the private House in <i>Drury</i> Lane.

The tragedy of Chabot admiral of France as it was presented by her majesty's servants at the private house in Drury lane Written by George Chapman and James Shirley London printed by Tho Cotes for Andrew Crooke and William Cooke 1639


Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt

1 duodecimo (bibliographically independent and in collection)

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

Unknown; Professional (?); Nonprofessional (?)

THE TRAGEDIE OF CLEOPATRA Queen of Ægypt.

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

LONDON, Printed by Thomas Harper for Thomas  Walkly, and are to be sold at his shop at the flying Horse neer York House. 1639.

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

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

Greg writes that separate editions of Cleopatra and Julia Agrippina "were printed in 1639, but since the epistle to Sir Kenelm Digby prefixed to Cleopatra is a joint dedication of the two plays, it is clear that these, though otherwise bibliographically distinct, were intended to be issued together as well as separately" (Bibliography, 3:1092). DEEP lists each of these plays only as a single-play playbook, not as part of a collection.

The tragedy of Cleopatra Queen of Egypt by T.M. acted in 1626 Luc. Quantum impulit argos iliacasque domos facie spartana nocenti hesperios auxit tantum Cleopatra furores London printed by Thomas Harper for Thomas Walkley and are to be sold at his shop at the flying horse near York house 1639


Julia Agrippina, Empress of Rome

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

THE TRAGEDY OF JULIA AGRIPPINA; Empresse of Rome.

LONDON, Printed by Ric. Hodgkinsonne for Thomas Walkly, and are to be sold at his shop at the Flying Horse neare Yorke house. 1639.

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

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

The tragedy of Julia Agrippina empress of Rome by T.M. Esq. London printed by Ric. Hodgkinson for Thomas Walkley and are to be sold at his shop at the flying horse near York House 1639

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


The Lady's Trial

ACTED By both their Majesties Servants at the private house in <i>DRVRY LANE</i>.

LONDON, Printed by E. G. for Henry Shephard, and are to be sold at his shop in Chancery-lane at the signe of the Bible, between Sarjants Inne and Fleet-street, neare the Kings-head Taverne.  1639.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: John Wyrley (of Hampsted); and Mary Wyrley (his wife); from: John Ford [A3r]

Nov 6, 1638: Entered to Henry Shepherd: "a Play called The Ladies triall. by Iohn fford gent".

The lady's trial acted by both their majesty's servants at the private house in Drury Lane fide honor London printed by E.G. for Henry Shepherd and are to be sold at his shop in Chancery lane at the sign of the Bible between sergeants' inn and fleet street near the king's head tavern 1639


The Sophister (Fallacy, or The Troubles of Great Hermenia)

Horat. ——His non plebecula gaudet. Mart. Hæc fuerint nobis præmia, si placui.

LONDON: Printed by J. O. for Humphrey  Mosley, and are to be sold at his shop at the Signe of the Princes Armes in Pauls Church-yard. 1639.

Nov 7, 1638: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a Comedy called The Sophister."

The sophister a comedy horat his non plebecula gaudet mart. Haec fuerint nobis praemia si placui London printed by J.O. for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the prince's arms in Paul's churchyard 1639

"Imprimatur Mathew Clay, 3. Novemb. 1638." [A3v]


Argalus and Parthenia

The title page exists in two states: Greg 557a(*) has the author attribution "By HEN. GLAPTHORNE" and lists the company as "their MAIESTIES Servants"; Greg 557a(†) has "The Authour HEN. GLAPTHORNE" and lists "thier MAIESTIES Servants." See also Greg

As it hath been Acted at the Court before their MAIESTIES: AND At the Private-House in DRURY-LANE, By their MAIESTIES Servants.

LONDON, Printed by R. BISHOP for DANIEL PAKEMAN, at the Raine-bow neere  the Inner Temple Gate. 1639.

Jan 11, 1639: Entered to Daniel Pakeman: "a Play called Argalus & Parthenia &c. by Hen: Glapthorne".

Argalus and parthenia as it hath been acted at the court before their majesties and at the private house in drury lane by their majesties' servants by hen. Glapthorne London printed by r. bishop for Daniel pakeman at the rainbow near the inner temple gate 1639


Argalus and Parthenia

As it hath been Acted at the Court before their  MAIESTIES: AND At the  Private-House in DRURY-LANE, By thier MAIESTIES Servants.

LONDON,  Printed by R. BISHOP for DANIEL PAKEMAN, at the Raine-bow neere  the Inner Temple Gate. 1639.

Argalus and parthenia as it hath been acted at the court before their majesties and at the private house in drury lane by their majesties' servants the author hen. Glapthorne London printed by r. bishop for Daniel pakeman at the rainbow near the inner temple gate 1639


Monsieur Thomas (Father's Own Son)

There is another issue of this edition with an undated cancel title page, Greg 558a(ii), from the early 1660s; this issue is not included in DEEP

Acted at the Private House in <i>Blacke Fryers</i>.

LONDON, Printed by Thomas Harper, for Iohn Waterson, and are to be sold at his shop in Pauls Church-yard, at the signe of the Crowne. 1639.

Epistle to: Charles Cotton (d.1658); from: Richard Brome [A1r]

Jan 22, 1639: Entered to John Waterson: "a Comedy called Monsieur Thomas. by mr Iohn ffletcher".
Oct 31, 1646: Transferred from John Waterson to Humphrey Moseley: "these Playes following (vizt) ... Monsieur Thomas. ... by Mr fflesher".

Monsieur Thomas a comedy acted at the private house in blackfriars the author john fletcher gent. London printed by Thomas harper for john waterson and are to be sold at his shop in paul's churchyard at the sign of the crown 1639


The Unnatural Combat

THE VNNATVRALL COMBAT. A Tragedie. The Scæne <i>Marsellis</I>.

As it was presented by the Kings Majesties  Servants at the GLOBE.

LONDON, Printed by E. G. for IOHN WATERSON, and are to be sold at his  shop, at the signe of the Crowne, in S. Pauls Church-yard. 1639.

Epistle to: Anthony St. Leger (of Ulcombe); from: Philip Massinger [A2r]

Feb 14, 1639: Entered to John Waterson: "a Tragedy called The vnnaturall Combatt by Phillip Massinger".

The unnatural combat a tragedy the scene marseille written by Philip Massinger as it was presented by the king's majesty's servants at the globe London printed by E.G. for John Waterson and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the crown in St. Paul's Churchyard 1639

"Imprimatur. Tho. Wykes. Ian. 21. 1638." [L2v]


Imperiale

Ovid. 2. Trist. ad Cæs. August. <i>Omne genus scripti gravitate Tragœdia vincit</i>.

LONDON, Printed by Thomas Harper. M.DC.XXXIX.

Extracts from Plutarch and Delrius concerning tragedy [A4r]

Mar 1, 1639: Entered to Thomas Harper: "a booke called A tragedy called Imperiale &c."

Imperiale a tragedy ovid 2 trist ad caes august omne genus scripti gravitate tragoedia vincit London printed by Thomas Harper MDCXXXIX


Imperiale

Extracts from Plutarch and Delrius concerning tragedy [A2r]

This edition is not in Greg; we have therefore identified it as Greg 560π.


Imperiale

Ovid. 2. Trist. ad Cæs. August.  Omne genus scripti gravitate Tragœdia vincit.

LONDON, Printed by THOMAS HARPER. M. DC. XL.

Extracts from Aristotle, Plutarch, Delrius, and Heinsius concerning Greek tragedy [A2r]

Imperiale a tragedy ovid 2 trist ad caes august omne genus scripti gravitate tragoedia vincit London printed by Thomas Harper MDCXL


Imperiale

Ovid. 2. Trist. ad Cæs. August. Omne genus scripti gravitate Tragœdia vincit.

LONDON, Printed by Thomas Harper, and are to be sold by Robert Pollard, at his Shop behind the Old Exchange, at the signe of Ben: Jonson. MDCLV.

Epistle to: John Morris (Esquire); from: Ralph Freeman [A2r]

Extracts from Aristotle, Plutarch, Delrius, and Heinsius concerning tragedy [A3r]

Imperiale a tragedy ovid 2 trist ad caes august omne genus scripti gravitate tragoedia vincit London printed by Thomas Harper and are to be sold by Robert Pollard at his shop behind the old exchange at the sign of Ben Jonson MDCLV


A New Trick to Cheat the Devil

There are two issues of this edition: Greg 561a(i) lists Okes as printer, Blunden as publisher, and the location of Blunden's bookshop; Greg 561a(ii) contains a different genre attribution and lists only Okes (and no bookshop location). See also Greg

A Pleasant and Witty COMEDY: Called, A New Tricke to Cheat the Divell.

LONDON: Printed by Iohn Okes, for Humphrey Blunden, and are to be sold at his Shop in Corne-hill, next to the Castle Taverne. 1639.

"To the courteous reader, and gentle peruser" (by publisher) [A2r]

Mar 28, 1639: Entered to Humphrey Blunden: "a Booke or Comedy called A new trick to cheat the Devill by mr Damport".

A pleasant and witty comedy called a new trick to cheat the devil written by r.d. gent. London printed by john okes for Humphrey blunden and are to be sold at his shop in cornhill next to the castle tavern 1639


A New Trick to Cheat the Devil

A New TRICKE TO Cheate the Devill. A Comedy.

A new trick to cheat the devil a comedy written by r.d. gent. London printed by john okes 1639


The Bloody Brother (Rollo, Duke of Normandy)

Fletcher, John; Massinger, Philip; Chapman, George (?); Field, Nathan (?); Jonson, Ben (?)

LONDON, Printed by R. Bishop, for Thomas  Allott, and Iohn Crook, and are to be sold in Pauls Churchyard, at  the signe of the Greyhound 1639. [var.: "Chutyard,"]

"The drinking Song, to the second Act" [A3v]

Oct 4, 1639: Entered to John Crooke (1) and Richard Sergier (2): "A Tragedy called The Bloody Brother. by I: B:".

The bloody brother a tragedy by B.J.F. London printed by R. Bishop for Thomas Allott and John Crooke and are to be sold in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the greyhound 1639


The Maid's Revenge

The title page exists in two states: Greg 562a(*) does not list a printer; Greg 562a(†) lists "T. C." as printer. See also Greg

As it hath beene Acted with good Applause at  the private house in <i>Drury Lane</i>, by her Majesties Servants.

LONDON. Printed for William Cooke, and are to be sold at his shop at Furnivalls Jnne Gate in Holbourne. 1639.

Epistle to: Henry Osborne (Esquire); from: James Shirley [A2v]

"A Catalogue of such things as hath beene Published by Iames Shirley Gent" [A2v]

Apr 12, 1639: Entered to William Cooke: "a play called The Maides Revenge. by Ia: Shirley".

The maid's revenge a tragedy as it hath been acted with good applause at the private house in drury lane, by her majesty's servants written by james Shirley gent London printed for William cooke and are to be sold at his shop at furnival's inn gate in holborn 1639


The Maid's Revenge

As it hath beene Acted with good Applause at the private house in <i>Drury Lane</i>, by her Majesties Servants.

LONDON. Printed by T. C. for William Cooke, and are to be sold at his shop at Furnivalls Jnne Gate in Holbourne. 1639.

The maid's revenge a tragedy as it hath been acted with good applause at the private house in drury lane, by her majesty's servants written by james Shirley gent London printed by t.c. for William cooke and are to be sold at his shop at furnival's inn gate in holborn 1639


Wit without Money

Written by { Francis Beamount, | and | John Flecher } Gent. [var.: "Beaumount,"]

As it hath beene Presented with good Applause at the private house in <i>Drurie Lane</i>, by her Majesties Servants.

LONDON Printed by Thomas Cotes, for Andrew Crooke, and William Cooke. 1639.

Apr 25, 1639: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1) and William Cooke: "these five playes  vidlt ... witt without money."

Wit without money a comedy as it hath been presented with good applause at the private house in drury lane by her majesty's servants written by francis Beaumont and john fletcher gent London printed by Thomas cotes for Andrew crooke and William cooke 1639


Albertus Wallenstein

There are two issues of this edition, varying in the imprint: Greg 564a(*) is dated 1639; Greg 564a(†) is dated 1640 and lists a slightly different bookshop location. See also Greg

THE TRAGEDY OF ALBERTVS WALLENSTEIN, Late Duke of Fridland, and Generall to the Emperor Ferdinand the second. ... The Scene, Egers.

And Acted with good Allowance at the Globe on the Banke-side, by his Majesties Servants.

<i>Cedant carminibus reges Regumque triumphi</i>.

Imprinted at London by Tho. Paine, for George Hutton dwelling at the Turn-stile in Holborne. 1639.

"The Epistle" to: William Murray (1st Earl of Dysart); from: Henry Glapthorne [A2r]

"In cædem Alberti Wallenstenii, ducis Fridlandiæ" (Latin verses) signed "Alex. Gil" [A3r]

Sep 22, 1639: Entered to George Hutton: "a Tragedy of Albertus Wallenstein late duke of ffriedland &c by Hen: Glapthorne".

Annals dates the first production of this play to 1634 [1634-1639], but N. W. Bawcutt supplies a transcript of Henry Herbert's license from 1639: "Walstein, Duke of Fredland, Traj. alld Globe, 1639" (The Control and Censorship of Caroline Drama [Clarendon, 1996], 205).

The tragedy of Albertus Wallenstein late duke of Friedland and general to the emperor Ferdinand the second written by Henry Glapthorne cedant carminibus reges regumque triumphi the scene eger and acted with good allowance at the globe on the bankside by his majesty's servants Imprinted by London by Tho Paine for George Hutton dwelling at the turnstile in Holborn 1639


Albertus Wallenstein

Imprinted at London by Tho. Paine, for George Hutton, and are to be sold at his Shop within Turn-stile in Holborne. 1640.

The tragedy of Albertus Wallenstein late duke of Friedland and general to the emperor Ferdinand the second written by Henry Glapthorne cedant carminibus reges regumque triumphi the scene eger and acted with good allowance at the globe on the bankside by his majesty's servants Imprinted at London by Tho Paine for George Hutton dwelling and are to be sold at his shop within turnstile in Holborn 1640


The Tragœdy of ROLLO D<small>UKE</small> of Normandy.

OXFORD, Printed by LEONARD LICHFIELD Printer to the Vniversity. ANNO 1640.

The tragedy of Rollo duke of Normandy acted by his majesty's servants written by John Fletcher Gent Oxford printed by Leonard Lichfield printer to the university anno 1640


Londini Status Pacatus, or London's Peaceable Estate

Londini Status Pacatus: OR, LONDONS Peaceable Estate. Exprest in sundry Triumphs, Pageants, and Shewes, at the Innitiation of the right Honourable HENRY GARWAY, into the Majoralty of the Famous and farre Renowned City LONDON.

All the Charge and Expence, of the laborious Projects both by Water and Land, being the sole undertakings of the Right Worshipfull Society of <i>Drapers</i>.

Three small woodcuts of the Drapers' arms

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Henry Garraway, Lord Mayor; from: Thomas Heywood [A2r]

The end of the text states that the workmanship for the pageant was done by "these two excellent Artists, Master Iohn, and Master Mathias Christmas, brothers" [C4r].

Londini status pacatus or London' peaceable estate expressed in sundry triumphs pageants and shows at the initiation of the right honorable Henry Garway into the mayoralty of the famous and far renowned city London all the charge and expense of the laborious projects both by Water and Land being the sold undertakings of the right worshipful society of Drapers written by Thomas Heywood Redeunt Spectacula printed at London by John Okes 1639


The Bloody Banquet

<i>Hector adest secumque Does in prælia ducit. Nos  hæc novimus esse nihil</i>.

Thomas Middleton and Early Modern Textual Culture attributes the play to Dekker and Middleton and dates the first production to 1608-1609; Annals attributes it to "T. D." and dates it to 1639 [c.1617-1639].

The bloody banquet a tragedy Hector adest secumque deos in praelia ducit nos haec novimus esse nihil By T.D. London printed by Thomas Cotes 1639


The City Match

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

Private (Nonprofessional); Adult Professional

PRESENTED TO THE KING and QVEENE AT  WHITE-HALL. ACTED SINCE AT BLACK-FRIERS BY HIS MAIESTIES Servants.

HORAT.  de Arte Poet. Versibus exponi Tragicis res Comica non vult.

OXFORD, Printed by LEONARD LICHFIELD, Printer to the UNIVERSITY. Anno Dom. M. DC. XXXIX.

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

The city match a comedy presented to the king and queen at Whitehall acted since at blackfriars by his majesty's servants horat de arte poet versibus exponi tragicis res comica non vult Oxford printed by Leonard Lichfield printer to the university Anno dom MDCXXXIX


The City Match

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

PRESENTED TO THE KING and QVEENE AT WHITE-HALL. ACTED SINCE AT BLACK-FRIERS BY HIS MAIESTIES Servants.

HORAT. de Arte Poet. Versibus exponi Tragicis res Comica non vult.

OXFORD, Printed by HENRY HALL, Printer to the UNIVERSITY, for RICH: DAVIS. 1659.

The city match a comedy presented to the king and queen at Whitehall acted since at blackfriars by his majesty's servants horat de arte poet versibus exponi tragicis res comica non vult By J.M. St of Ch Ch in Oxon Oxford printed by Henry Hall printer to the university for rich Davis 1659


The Phoenix in Her Flames

THE PHAENIX IN HER FLAMES. A TRAGEDY. <i>The Scene,  Arabia</i>.

The Author, Master <i>William Lower</i>.

LONDON, Printed by Thomas Harper, for Michael Young, 1639.

Epistle to: Thomas Lower (M. A.; author's cousin); from: William Lower [A2r]

There is no evidence that this play was ever acted, but Lower seems to have written it with the intention that it would eventually be performed by a professional playing company.

The phoenix in her flames a tragedy the scene Arabia the author master William Lower London printed by Thomas Harper for Michael Young 1639


The Royal Slave

University (Nonprofessional); Adult Professional

THE ROYALL SLAVE. <i>A</i> Tragi-Comedy.

Presented to the King and Queene by the  Students of Christ-Church in Oxford.  August 30. 1636. Presented since to both their Majesties at Hampton-Court by the Kings Servants.

OXFORD, Printed by WILLIAM TURNER for THOMAS ROBINSON. 1639.

The royal slave a tragicomedy presented to the king and queen by the students of Christ Church in Oxford August 30 1636 presented since to both their majesties at Hampton court by the king's servants Oxford printed by William Turner for Thomas Robinson 1639


The Royal Slave

Presented to the King and Queene by the  Students of Christ-Church in Oxford.  August 30 1636. Presented since to both their Majesties at Hampton-Court by the Kings Servants.

The second Edition. OXFORD, Printed by WILLIAM TURNER for THOMAS ROBINSON. 1640.

The royal slave a tragicomedy presented to the king and queen by the students of Christ Church in Oxford August 30 1636 presented since to both their majesties at Hampton court by the king's servants The second edition Oxford printed by William Turner for Thomas Robinson 1640


Salmacida Spolia

Presented by the King and Queenes Majesties, at White-hall, On Tuesday the 21. day of January 1639.

LONDON, Printed by T. H. for Thomas  Walkley, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the flying Horse  neere Yorke house. 1639.

Mar 6, 1658: Transferred from Thomas Walkley to Humphrey Moseley: "Salmatida Spolia a Masque at Whitehall on Tuesday the 21th. of Ianuary 1639. all written by Sr William Davenant."

The masque was performed on Jan 21, 1640, so the title page dates follow the legal reckoning.  The end of the text states that "The Invention, Ornament, Sceans and Apparitions, with their Descriptions, were made by Inigo Iones, Surveyor Generall of his Majesties Workes. What was spoken or sung, by William Davenant, her Majesties Servant. The Subject was set downe by them both. The Musicke was composed by Lewis Richard, Master of her Majesties Musicke" [D4v].

Salmacida spolia a masque presented by the king and queen's majesties at Whitehall on Tuesday the 21 day of January 1639 London printed by T.H. for Thomas Walkley and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the flying horse near York house 1639


The Coronation

As it was presented by her Majesties Servants  at the private House in <i>Drury</i> Lane.

LONDON, Printed by Tho. Cotes, for Andrew  Crooke, and William Cooke. and are to be sold at the signe of the Greene Dragon, in Pauls Church-yard. 1640.

Apr 25, 1639: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1) and William Cooke: "these five playes  vidlt ... The Coronation".

The coronation a comedy as it was presented by her majesty's servants at the private house in Drury Lane written by John Fletcher Gent London printed by Tho. Cotes for Andrew Crooke and William Cooke and are to be sold at the sign of the green dragon in Paul's Churchyard 1640


Love's Cruelty

As it was presented by her Majesties Servants, at the private House in <i>Drury</i> Lane.

LONDON, Printed by Tho. Cotes, for Andrew Crooke. 1640.

Epistle to: George Porter (royalist army officer); and Charles Porter (son of Endymion Porter; brother of George); from: "W. A." [A2r]

Apr 25, 1639: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1) and William Cooke: "these five playes  vidlt ... Loues Cruellty".
Nov 29, 1639: Entered to John Williams (1) and Francis Eglesfield: "Two Playes vizt. ... a Tragedy called Loues Crueltie. by Iames Shirley". Entry canceled, with note in margin: "Loues Crueltie is Entred before to mr Crooke".

Love's cruelty a tragedy as it was presented by her majesty's servants at the private house in Drury Lane written by James Shirley Gent. London printed by Tho. Cotes for Andrew Crooke 1640


The Queen of Aragon (Cleodora)

Leaf G4 exists in two states: Greg 588a(i) contains the reading "Love transubstantiates me" [G4r, line 12]; in Greg 588a(ii), the line reads "Love new created me." See also Greg

LONDON Printed by Tho. Cotes, for William Cooke, and are to be sold at  his shop at Furnivals Jnne gate in Holburne. 1640.

"The Song in the second Act" followed by "The Song in the fourth Act" [I2v]

Apr 2, 1640: Entered to William Cooke: "a Tragecomedie called The Queene of Arragon by Will: Habington Esqr."

<i>The Queen of Aragon</i> was performed twice before the king and queen in April 1640 by the Earl of Pembroke and his family servants, and later by the King's Men at the Blackfriars.

The queen of Aragon a tragicomedy London printed by Tho. Cotes for William Cooke are to be sold at his shop at Furnival's Inn gate in holborn 1640


The Queen of Aragon (Cleodora)


The Swaggering Damsel

The preliminaries exist in two states: Greg 589a(i) contains a dedication and the first two sets of commendatory verses by "C. G." and "M. R." on leaf A2; Greg 589a(ii) does not contain leaf A2. See also Greg

Adult Professional (?); Boys Professional (?)

<i>Non satis insidiis est admiranda Virago</i>.

LONDON.  Printed by Tho. Cotes, for Andrew Crooke; and are to be sold at  his Shop, at the Greene Dragon, in Pauls Church-yard. 1640.

Epistle to: Thomas Kendall; from: Robert Chamberlain [A2r]

Apr 2, 1640: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1): "a Comedy called The swaggering Damosell by Mr Chamberleyne."

The swaggering damsel a comedy written by R.C. non satis insidiis est admiranda virago London printed by Tho. Cotes for Andrew Crooke and are to be sold at his shop at the green dragon in Paul's Churchyard 1640


The Night Walker, or The Little Thief

c.1611(?) [revised by Shirley and re-licensed for stage, May 11, 1633]

THE NIGHT-WALKER, OR THE LITTLE THEIFE. A COMEDY,

As it was presented by her Majesties Servants, at the Private House in <i>Drury</i> Lane.

LONDON, Printed by Tho. Cotes, for Andrew  Crooke, and William Cooke. 1640.

Epistle to: William Hudson (Esquire; presumably of Gray's Inn); from: Andrew Crooke [A2r]

Apr 25, 1639: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1) and William Cooke: "these five playes  vidlt Night walters ...".

The night walker or the little thief a comedy as it was presented by her majesty's servants at the private house in Drury lane written by John Fletcher gent. London printed by Tho. Cotes for Andrew Crooke and William Cooke 1640


The Opportunity

There are three issues of this edition, varying in the imprint: Greg 575a(*) is dated 1640, lists Cotes as printer, and names Crooke and Cooke as publishers in London; Greg 575a(†) is undated, lists Cotes as printer, and names Crooke as publisher in London; 575a(§) is dated 1640, lists no printer, and names Crooke as publisher in Dublin. See also Greg

LONDON. Printed by Thomas Cotes for Andrew Crooke, and Will. Cooke, and are to be sold at the Signe of the Greene Dragon in Pauls Church-yard. 1640.

Epistle to: Richard Owen (rear admiral); from: James Shirley [A2r]

Apr 25, 1639: Entered to Andrew Crooke (1) and William Cooke: "these five playes  vidlt ... Oportunity."

The opportunity a comedy as it was presented by her majesty's servants at the private house in Drury Lane written by James Shirley London printed by Thomas Cotes for Andrew Crooke and Will Cooke and are to be sold at the sign of the green dragon in Paul's Churchyard 1640


The Opportunity

LONDON. Printed by Thomas Cotes for Andrew Crooke, and are to be sold at the Signe of the Greene Dragon in Pauls Church-yard.

The opportunity a comedy as it was presented by her majesty's servants at the private house in Drury Lane written by James Shirley London printed by Thomas Cotes for Andrew Crooke and are to be sold at the sign of the green dragon in Paul's Churchyard


The Opportunity

Printed for Andrew Crooke, and are to be sold at the Castle Gate in Dublin. 1640.

The opportunity a comedy as it was presented by her majesty's servants at the private house in Drury Lane written by James Shirley London printed for Andrew Crooke and are to be sold at the castle gate in dublin 1640


The Bride

Acted in the yeere 1638. at the private house  in <i>Drury-lane</i> by their Majesties Servants.

Ovid. epist Herm. ad Orest. [in single column] —— Nec turpe marito  est | Aspera pro charo bella tulisse thoro.

LONDON. Printed by R. H. for Laurence Blaikelocke and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Sugar-loafe  next Temple barre in Fleet-street. 1640.

Epistle to: "the Generalty of his Noble friends, Gentlemen of the severall Honorable Houses the Inns of Court"; from: Thomas Nabbes [A3r]

"The Speaking Persons" and "Mutes" [A4r]

Jul 8, 1639: Entered to Lawrence Blaiklock: "a play called The Bride by Tho: Nabbs".

The bride a comedy acted in the year 1638 at the private house in Drury Lane by their majesties' servants the author Thomas Nabbes Ovid Epist Herm ad Orest nec turpe marito est aspera pro charo bella tulisse thoro London printed by R.H. for Lawrence Blaiklock and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the sugarloaf next temple bar in Fleet Street 1640

"Imprimatur. Math. Clay. April. 6. 1639." [I4r]


The Humorous Courtier (The Duke)

As it hath been presented with good applause at the private house in <i>Drury-Lane</i>.

LONDON. Printed by T. C. for William Cooke, and are to be sold by James Becket, in the Inner Temple. 1640.

"A Catalogue of such things as hath beene published by James Sherley Gent." [A1v]

Jul 29, 1639: Entered to William Cooke: "a play called The humerous Courtier. by Iames Shirley".

The humorous courtier a comedy as it hath been presented with good applause at the private house in Drury Lane written by James Shirley gent London printed by T.C. for William Cooke and are to be sold by James Becket in the inner temple 1640


Messalina, the Roman Empress

[engraved title page; A2r] THE TRAGEDY of MESSALLINA
[letterpress title page; A3r] THE TRAGEDY OF MESSALLINA The Roman Emperesse.

[engraved title page] by N: RICHARDS.
[letterpress title page] Written by NATHANAEL RICHARDS.

[letterpress title page] As it hath beene Acted With generall applause  divers times, by the Company of his Majesties Revells.

[letterpress title page; in single column] Optimus hic & formosissimus idem | Gentis  patritiæ rapitur miser extinguendus. | Messallinæ oculis. Iuvenal,  Satyr. 10.

[engraved title page] london printed for Dan: Frere. 1640
[letterpress title page] London Printed by Tho. Cotes for Daniel  Frere, at the signe of the Red Bull in Little Brittaine. 1640.

On engraved title page, images of "CLAVDIVS CÆSAR", "MESSALINA", and "SILIVS" surrounding the title; engraved portrait on frontispiece, inscribed "Vera, ac viva Effigies Nathanaelis Richards Gen:", signed "TR sculp:" [A1v]

6: by "Stephen Bradwell"; "Robert Davenport"; "Thoma Combe"; "Jo. Robinson"; "Tho. Iordan"; "Tho. Rawlines" [A6r]

"The Epistle. Dedicatory" [sic] to: John Carey (2nd Earl of Dover); from: Nathaniel Richards [A4r]

Oct 3, 1639: Entered to Daniel Frere: "The Tragedy of Messalina the Roman Emperesse by N: R".

The tragedy of Messalina the roman empress as it hath been acted with general applause divers times by the company of his majesty's revels written by Nathanial Richards Optimus hic et formosissimus idem gentis patritiae rapitur miser extinguendus messallinae oculis juvenal satyr 10 London printed by Tho. Cotes for Daniel Frere at the sign of the red bull in Little Britain 1640

The Tragedy of Messalina by N. Richards London Printed for Dan. Frere 1640

[A1v] Engraved portrait inscribed "Vera, ac viva Effigies Nathanaelis Richards Gen:" with motto and coat of arms, signed signed "TR sculp:" [A1v]

[A2r]: “THE TRAGEDY of MESSALLINA by N: RICHARDS./ london printed for Dan: Frere. 1640”


Christ's Passion

There are three issues of this edition, each of which exists in variant states. Issue 1 contains the original preliminary half-sheet a4, the imprint for which lists Legat as printer. There are two settings of the inner form of sheet A: Greg 579a(i*) contains the readings "Herods" [A1v, line 8] and "conscious of" [A8r, line 15]; Greg 579a(i†) contains "Herods" and "conscious to." Issue 2, Greg 579a(ii*) and Greg 579a(ii†), the original half-sheet a4 was replaced by the cancel sheet a8, which adds commendatory verses [a5r], a list of errata [a8r], and "In the Annotations" [a8r]. This issue contains the same variant states of the inner form of sheet A. Issue 3, the title leaf of the second issue [a3r] was replaced by a cancel title leaf, which lists "I. L." as printer and Leake as bookseller. It contains the same variant states of the inner form of sheet A, and its title page also exists in two states: Greg 579a(iii*1,*2) and Greg 579a(iii†1,*2) list the play as a "TRAGEDIE"; Greg 579a(iii*1,†2) and Greg 579a(iii†1,†2) list the play as a "TRAGEDY." See also Greg

CHRISTS PASSION. A TRAGEDIE. WITH ANNOTATIONS.

LONDON, Printed by <i>Iohn Legatt</i>. M. D. C. XL.

Epistle to: Charles I, King; from: George Sandys [a3r]

Note on authorship [E5v]; "Annotations" [E6r]

Oct 9, 1639: Entered to John Legat (2): "a booke called Christs Passion. a Tragedy. wth. Annotations by Geo: Sands Esqr."

Christ's passion a tragedy with annotations London printed by John Legat MDCXL

"September 17. 1639. Imprimatur: Tho: Wykes" [a4v]; "September 27. 1639. Imprimatur. Ioannes Hansley" [H6v]


Christ's Passion

Epistle to: Charles I, King; from: George Sandys [a4r]

"September 17. 1639. Imprimatur: Tho: Wykes" [a8r]; "September 27. 1639. Imprimatur. Ioannes Hansley" [H6v]


Christ's Passion

LONDON, Printed by I. L. and are to be sold by William Leake, at his Shop in Chancery-lane, neere unto the Rowles. 1640.

Christ's passion a tragedy with annotations London printed by J.L. and are to be sold by William Leake at his shop in Chancery lane near unto the Rolls 1640


Christ's Passion

CHRISTS PASSION. A TRAGEDY. WITH ANNOTATIONS.


The Knave in Grain, New Vamped

The Knave in Graine, New Vampt. A witty Comedy,

Acted at the Fortune many days together with great Applause.

LONDON: Printed by J. O. and are to be sold by John Nicholson at his Shop under St. Martins Church neare Ludgate. 1640.

Jun 18, 1639: Entered to John Okes: "a Play called The knave in Graine, or Iack Cottington." (Since the character Jack Cottington is not in this play, the second part of the entry may refer to a different text.)<br />Oct 22, 1639: Transferred from John Okes to John Nicholson: "a Play called A knave in graine new vampt".

The knave in grain new vamped a witty comedy acted at the fortune many days together with great applause written by J.D. gent London printed by J.O. and are to be sold by John nicholson at his shop under St. Martin's church near Ludgate 1640


The Unfortunate Mother

but set downe according to the intention of the Author <i>Thomas Nabbes</i>.

LONDON: Printed by J. O. for Daniell Frere, and are to be sold at the Signe of the Red Bull in Little Britaine. 1640.

"Proeme to the Reader" (in verse) signed "Thomas Nabbes" [A3r]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Richard Brathwaite (poet and writer); from: Thomas Nabbes [A2r]

Nov 4, 1639: Entered to Daniel Frere: "a Play called Vnfortunate mother a Tragedy by Tho: Nabbs".

This play was never acted, but Nabbes wrote it with the intention that it would be performed by a professional company in London.

The unfortunate mother a tragedy never acted but set down according to the intention of the author Thomas Nabbes London printed by J.O. for Daniel Frere and are to be sold at the sign of the red bull in little Britain 1640


The Rebellion

There are two issues of this edition: Greg 582a(i) is dated 1640 and lists Okes as printer and Frere as publisher; Greg 582a(ii) is dated 1652 and lists different author and performance attributions and no stationers. The two issues also differ in their lists of "The Actors names" [A1v]. See also Greg

As it was acted ninedayes together, and divers times since with good applause, by his Majesties Company of Revells.

LONDON: Printed by I. Okes, for Daniell Frere, and are to be sold at the Signe of the Red Bull in Little Brittaine. 1640.

11: by "Nath. Richards"; "C. G."; "Robert Davenport"; "R. W."; "Rob. Chamberlain"; "T. Iourdan"; "I. Gough"; "E. B."; "I. Tatham" [<i>var</i>.: "Latham"]; "I. Knight"; "Jo. Meriell" [A2v]

Epistle to: Robert Ducie (of Aston; son of Robert Ducie, 1st Baronet, Lord Mayor); from: Thomas Rawlins [A2r]

Nov 20, 1639: Entered to Daniel Frere: "a Play called The Rebellion by Tho: Rawlins".

The rebellion a tragedy as it was acted nine days together and divers times since with good applause by his majesty's company of revels Written by Thomas Rawlins London printed by J. Okes for Daniel Frere and are to be sold at the sign of the red bull in little Britain 1640


The Arcadia

Acted by her Majesties Servants at the Phœnix in Drury Lane.

LONDON, Printed by I. D. for Iohn Williams, and F. Eglesfield and  are to be sould at the signe of the Crane in Pauls Church-yard.  1640.

Nov 29, 1639: Entered to John Williams (1) and Francis Eglesfield: "Two Playes vizt. A Pastorall called The Arcadia. ... by Iames Shirley".

A pastoral called the arcadia acted by her majesty's servants at the phoenix in Drury Lane written by James Shirley Gent London printed by J.D. for John Williams and F. Eglesfield and are to be sold at the sign of the crane in Paul's Churchyard 1640


The Strange Discovery

The title page exists in two states: Greg 584a(*) lists "J. G." as author; Greg 584a(†) lists "J. Gough." See also Greg

LONDON, Printed by E. G. for William Leake, and are to be sold at his shop in Chancery-lane, joyning to the Roles. 1640.

Jan 31, 1640: Entered to William Leake (2): "a TrageComedy called The strange discouery by I: G: gent'".

The strange discovery a tragicomedy written by J.G. gent London Printed by E.G. for William Leake and are to be sold at his shop in Chancery Lane joining to the rolls 1640


The Strange Discovery

The strange discovery a tragicomedy written by J. Gough gent London Printed by E.G. for William Leake and are to be sold at his shop in Chancery Lane joining to the rolls 1640


The Rebellion

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

The rebellion a tragedy written by T.R. London printed in the year 1652


The Antipodes

Acted in the yeare 1638. by the Queenes  Majesties Servants, at <i>Salisbury</i> Court in Fleet-street.

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

LONDON:  Printed by J. Okes, for Francis Constable, and are to be sold at  his shops in Kings-street at the signe of the Goat, and in Westminster-hall.  1640.

2: by "C. G." [A3r]; by "Rob. Chamberlain" [<i>var</i>.: "R. C."] [A4r]

"Courteous Reader" signed "Ri. Brome" [L4v]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: William Seymour, 1st Marquess of Hertford (2nd Duke of Somerset); from: Richard Brome [A2r]

Mar 19, 1640: Entered to Francis Constable: "three Playes called. ... The Antipodes."
Feb 17, 1648: Transferred from the administrator and administratrixes of Alice Constable decd., the widow of Francis Constable, to Richard Thrale: "Saluo iure cuiusque. ... The Antipodes. a play."

The antipodes a comedy acted in the year 1638 by the queen's majesty's servants at Salisbury court in Fleet Street the author Richard Brome hic totus volo rideat libellus mart London printed by J. Okes for Francis Constable and are to be sold at his shops in king's street at the sign of the goat and in Westminster hall 1640


The Sparagus Garden (Tom Hoydon o' Tanton Deane)

Leaf A4 exists in two states: Greg 587a(*) contains "The Prologue to the Play" and "The Epilogue" [A4r]; Greg 587a(i†) contains only "The Prologue to the Play." See also Greg

Acted in the yeare 1635. by the then Company of Revels, at <i>Salisbury</i> Court.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: William Cavendish (1st Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne); from: Richard Brome [A2r]

Mar 19, 1640: Entered to Francis Constable: "three Playes called. Sparagus garden. ...".
Feb 17, 1648: Transferred from the administrator and administratrixes of Alice Constable decd., the widow of Francis Constable, to Richard Thrale: "Saluo iure cuiusque. ... Sparagus garden a play."

The sparagus garden a comedy acted in the year 1635 by the then company of revels at Salisbury court the author Richard Brome hic totus volo rideat libellus mart London printed by J. Okes for Francis constable and are to be sold at his shops in king's street at the sign of the goat and in Westminster hall 1640


The Swaggering Damsel

LONDON.  Printed by Tho. Cotes, for Andrew Crooke; and are to be sold at  his Shop, at the Greene Dragon, in Pauls Church-yard. 1640.

3: by "H. Harris"; "T. Rawlins"; "E. B." [A2v]

The swaggering damsel a comedy written by R.C. non satis insidiis est admiranda virago London printed by Tho. Cotes for Andrew Crooke and are to be sold at his shop at the green dragon in Paul's Churchyard 1640


The Ladies' Privilege (The Lady's Privilege)

As it was Acted with good allowance at the  Cock-pit in Drury-lane, And before their Majesties at White-Hall twice. By their MAIESTIES Servants.

<i>Militat omnis amans, et habet sua castra Cupido</i>.

Imprinted at London by J. Okes, for Francis Constable, and are to be sold at his  shops in Kings-street, at the signe of the Goat, and in Westminster-hall. 1640.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Frederick Cornwallis (1st Baron Cornwallis); from: Henry Glapthorne [A2r]

Apr 4, 1640: Entered to Francis Constable: "a Play called The Ladies Priuiledge. by Hen: Glapthorne".
Feb 17, 1648: Transferred from the administrator and administratrixes of Alice Constable decd., the widow of Francis Constable, to Richard Thrale: "Saluo iure cuiusque. ... The Ladies priviledge a play ... by Hen: Glapthorne".

The ladies' privilege as it was acted with good allowance at the cockpit in Drury lane and before their majesties at Whitehall twice By their majesties' servants the author Henry Glapthorne Militat omnis amans et habet sua castra cupido Imprinted at London by J. Okes for Francis Constable and are to be sold at his shops in king's street at the sign of the goat and in Westminster hall 1640


Wit in a Constable

WIT IN A Constable. A Comedy written 1639.

And now Printed as it was lately Acted at the  Cock-pit in <i>Drury lane</i>, by their Majesties Servants, with good  allowance.

LONDON: Printed by Io. Okes, for F. C. and are to be sold at his shops in Kings-street at the signe of the Goat, and in Westminster Hall. 1640.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Thomas Wentworth (1st Earl of Strafford); from: Henry Glapthorne [A3r]

Apr 27, 1640: Entered to Francis Constable: "a Comedy called Witt in a Constable. by Hen: Glapthorne."
Feb 17, 1648: Transferred from the administrator and administratrixes of Alice Constable decd., the widow of Francis Constable, to Richard Thrale: "Saluo iure cuiusque. ... Witt in a Constable. a play ... by Hen: Glapthorne".

wit in a constable a comedy written 1639 the author Henry Glapthorne and now printed as it was lately acted at the cockpit in Drury lane by their majesties' servants with good allowance London printed by Jo. Okes for F.C. and are to be sold at his shops in King's street at the sign of the goat and in Westminster hall 1640


The Constant Maid (Love Will Find Out the Way)

LONDON, Printed by J. Raworth, for R. Whitaker. 1640.

Apr 28, 1640: Entered to Richard Whitaker: "two Playes vizt. ... The Constant Maide. by Iames Shirley".

The constant maid a comedy written by James Shirley London printed by J. Raworth for R. Whitaker 1640


1 Saint Patrick for Ireland

St. PATRICK FOR IRELAND. The first Part.

Apr 28, 1640: Entered to Richard Whitaker: "two Playes vizt. St. Patrick for Ireland. ... by Iames Shirley".

St. Patrick for Ireland the first part written by James Shirley London printed by J. Raworth for R. Whitaker 1640


The Hollander

And now Printed as it was then Acted at the  Cock-pit in <i>Drury lane</i>, by their Majesties Servants, with good  allowance.  And at the Court before both  their Majesties.

LONDON: Printed by I. Okes, for A. Wilson, and are to be sold at her  shop at Grayes-Inne Gate in Holborne. 1640.

"The Epistle" to: Thomas Fisher (2nd Baronet); from: Henry Glapthorne [A3r]

May 22, 1640: Entered to Anne Wilson: "a Comedie called The Hollander. by Hen: Glapthorne".

The Hollander a comedy written 1635 the author Henry Glapthorne and now printed as it was then acted at the cockpit in Drury lane by their majesties' servants with good allowance and at the court before both their majesties London printed by J. Okes for A. Wilson and are to be sold at her shop at Gray's inn gate in Holborn 1640


Masquerade du Ciel

The end of the book exists in two states: Greg 595a(†) contains a list of "Errata" [F2v]; Greg 595a(*) does not. See also Greg

MASQUARADE DU CIEL: ... A CELESTIALL MAP, REPRESENTING The  True Site and Motions of the Heavenly Bodies, through the yeeres 1639, 1640,  &c.  SHADOWING The late Commotions,  between SATURN and MERCURY, about the Northern   THULE.  With the Happy PEACE and UNION, through the whole LITTLE WORLD, made by the Goodnesse of PHEBUS and His Royall PHEBE.

Presented to the GREAT QUEENE of the LITTLE WORLD.

LONDON, Printed by R. B. for S. C. 1640.

Epistle to: Henrietta Maria, Queen (consort of King Charles I); from: John Sadler [A1r]

"The Scheme of Heaven" [D1r]; "Notes on Saturn, and Mercuries Quarrell, about Thule" [D1v]; "The Author's Apology" [F2r]

Nov 24, 1640: Entered to Samuel Cartwright: "a booke called Masquerade du Ciel. prsented to the great queene of the litle world &c by I: S:".

Masquerade du ciel presented to the great queen of the little world a celestial map representing the true site and motions of the heavenly bodies through the years 1639 1640 etc. shadowing the late commotions between Saturn and Mercury about the northern thule with the happy peace and union through the whole little world made by the goodness of Phoebus and his royal Phoebe by J.S. London printed by R.B. for S.C. 1640

"This Masquarade Du Ciel may be printed. Henry Herbert. Novemb. 24, 1640." [π1v]


2 The Cid

Rutter, Joseph; Desfontaines, Nicolas-Marc

Closet/Unacted (?); Professional (?); Nonprofessional (?)

LONDON, Printed by I. Okes, for Samuell Browne,  and are to be sold at his shop in St. Pauls Church-yard at the signe of  the white Lion. M.D.C.XL.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Lady Theophila (Berkeley) Coke; from: Joseph Rutter [A3r]

There is no evidence that this play was ever acted, but Rutter may have written it with the intention that it would eventually be performed by a professional playing company (as <i>1 The Cid</i> was).

The second part of the cid London printed by J. Okes for Samuel Browne and are to be sold at his shop in St. Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the white Lion MDCXL

“Imprimatur Matth. Clay. Aprilis 6. 1639.”


The Noble Stranger

<i>As it was Acted at the Private House in</i> Salisbury Court, by her Maiesties Servants.

[in single column] Hor. Lenius irritant animos demissa per aures, | Quàm quæ sunt oculis commissa fidelibus ———

Imprinted at London by I. O. for Iames Becket, and are to be sold at his shop at the Inner Temple gate, in Fleet-streete. 1640.

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Edmund Williams (knight); from: Lewis Sharpe [A3r]

The noble stranger as it was acted at the private house in Salisbury court by her majesty's servants the author L.S. hor. Lenius irritant animos demissa per aures quam quae sunt oculis commissa fidelibus Imprinted at London by J.O. for James Becket and are to be sold at his shop at the inner temple gate in fleet street 1640


Rule a Wife and Have a Wife

RVLE A WIFE And have a Wife. <i>A COMOEDY</i>.

OXFORD, Printed by LEONARD LICHFIELD Printer to the Vniversity. ANNO 1640.

Rule a wife and have a wife a comedy acted by his majesty's servants written by John Fletcher gent Oxford printed by Leonard Lichfield printer to the university anno 1640


Sicily and Naples, or The Fatal Union

SICILY AND NAPLES, OR, THE FATALL  VNION. A Tragœdy.

[in single column] - - - - - -dignum est sub luce videri, | Iudicis  argutum quod non formidat acumen.

OXFORD,  Printed by WILLIAM TURNER. 1640.

7: by "Nich. Downey"; "Rob: Stapylton"; "Rich. Doddridge"; "A. Short"; "Ed. Hall"; "Ioh: Hall"; "S. Hall" [*2v]

Sicily and Naples or the fatal union a tragedy by S.H. A. B. e C. Ex Dignum est sub luce videri iudicis argutum quod non formidat acumen Oxford printed by William Turner 1640


The Antiquary

Acted by Her M<small>AIESTIES</small> Servants AT The COCK-PIT.

LONDON,  Printed by F. K. for I. W. and F. E. and are to be sold at  the Crane, in S. Pauls Church-yard. 1641.

Mar 11, 1640: Entered to John Williams (1) and Francis Eglesfield: "two Comedies vizt. The Antiquarie. ...".

The antiquary a comedy acted by her majesty's servants at the cockpit written by Shackerley Marmion Gent London printed by F.K. for J.W. and F.E. and are to be sold at the Crane in St. Paul's Churchyard 1641


The Parliament of Bees

THE PARLIAMENT OF BEES, With their proper  Characters. OR A Bee-hive furnisht with twelve Hony-combes, as Pleasant as  Profitable. Being an Allegorical description of the actions of good and  bad men in these our daies.

By IOHN DAYE,  Sometimes Student of Caius Colledge in Cambridge.

OVIDIVS.  [in single column] ——  —— Mihi Flavus Apollo | Pocula Castaliæ plena ministret Aquæ.

LONDON: Printed for William Lee, and are to be sold at his shop in Pauls Church-yard neere Pauls Chaine. 1641.

Woodcut frontispiece of bees in Parliament, one crowned [A1v]

"The Booke to the Reader" subscribed "Liber Lectori Candido" [B3v]

Epistle to: George Butler (professor of the liberal arts); from: John Day [B1r]

"The Arguments of the 12. Characters or Colloquies" [B1v]

"The Authors Commission to his Bees" signed "Iohn Day" [B3r]

Mar 23, 1641:  Entered to William Lee (2): "a booke called The Parliamt. of Bees &c by Iohn Day".

The parliament of bees with their proper characters or a beehive furnished with twelve honeycombs as pleasant as profitable being an allegorical description of the actions of good and bad men in these our days by John Day Sometimes student of caius College in Cambridge Ovidius Mihi flavus Apollo Pocula castaliae plena ministret aquae London printed for William lee and are to be sold at his shop in paul's churchyard near paul's chain 1641


Canterbury His Change of Diet

A new PLAY Called CANTERBURIE His Change of Diot.  Which sheweth variety of wit and mirth:

privately acted neare the Palace-yard at Westminster. In the [in single column joined by pointed bracket] { 1 Act, the Bishop of Canterbury having variety of dainties, is not satisfied till he be fed with tippets of mens eares. | 2 Act, he hath his nose held to the Grinde-stone. | 3 Act, he is put into a bird Cage with the Confessor. | 4 Act, The Jester tells the King the Story.

Woodcut on title page of Laud and his confessor in a bird cage, mocked by a fool

Woodcut of Laud and others eating a feast of men's ears [A2r]; woodcut of Laud being forcibly carried to the grindstone by two men [A3r]; the title-page woodcut repeated [A3v]; "The Gig betweene a Paritor and the Foole" [A4v]

A new play called Canterbury his change of diet which showeth variety of wit and mirth privately acted near the palace yard at Westminster in the 1 act the bishop of Canterbury having variety of dainties is not satisfied till he be fed with tippets of men's ears in the 2 act he hath his nose held to the grindstone in the 3 act he is put into a birdcage with the confessor in the 4 act the jester tells the king the story printed anno domini 1641


The Changeling

There are three issues of this edition, the first two varying in the imprint: Greg 712a(i*) lists no stationers; Greg 712a(i†) lists Moseley as publisher. The third issue is from 1668, Greg 712a(ii), which is not included in DEEP. See also Greg

Written by { THOMAS MIDLETON, | and | WILLIAM  ROWLEY. } Gent'.

As it was Acted (with great Applause) at the Privat house in DRURY-LANE, and Salisbury Court.

<i>Never Printed before. LONDON</i>, Printed in the Year, 1653.

Advertisement for "Playes newly Printed" and "Playes in the Press" [I3v]

Oct 19, 1652: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a Comedie called ye Changeling. written by Rowley".

For the printer of this edition, see Douglas Bruster, "The Changeling," in <i>Thomas Middleton and Early Modern Textual Culture,</i> 1094-97.

The changeling as it was acted with great applause at the private house in Drury Lane and Salisbury court written by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley Gent never printed before London printed in the year 1653


The Changeling

Never Printed before. LONDON, Printed for HUMPHREY MOSELEY, and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Princes-Arms in St Pauls Church-yard,  1653.

The changeling as it was acted with great applause at the private house in Drury Lane and Salisbury court written by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley Gent London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold as his shop at the sign of the prince's arms in St. Paul's churchyard 1653


Landgartha

as it was presented in the new Theater in <i>Dublin</i>, with good applause, being an Ancient story,

HORAT. Hunc  socci cepere pedem, gradesq; cothurni.

4: by "Eleonora Burnell" (2); "Io. Bermingham"; "Philippus Patricius" [A3r]

Note on objectors to ending of play [K1v]

"The Epistle Dedicatorie" to: "all faire, indifferent faire, vertuous, that  are not faire and magnanimous Ladies"; from: Henry Burnell [A2r]

"This Play was first Acted on S. Patricks day, 1639. with the allowance of the Master of Revels" [K1v]

Landgartha a tragicomedy as it was presented in the new theater in Dublin with good applause being an ancient story Written by H.B. Horat Hunc socci cepere pedem grandesque cothurni Printed at Dublin anno 1641


Mercurius Britannicus, or The English Intelligencer (The Censure of Judges, or The Court Cure)

Mercurius Britanicus, OR  The English Intelligencer. A Tragic-Comedy, AT PARIS.

Mercurius Britannicus or the English intelligencer a tragicomedy at Paris acted with great applause Printed in the year 1641


Mercurius Britanicus, OR THE ENGLISH INTELLIGENCER.  A TRAGIC-COMEDY AT PARIS.

Reprinted with sundry Additions. Printed in the  yeare 1641.

Mercurius Britannicus or the English intelligencer a tragicomedy at Paris acted with great applause reprinted with sundry additions printed in the year 1641


Brennoralt, or The Discontented Colonel

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

LONDON, Printed by E. G. for Francis  Eagles-field, and are to be sold at the Marrigold in Pauls Church-yard.

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

STC lists the Marigold bookshop in an unknown location (B) in Paul’s Churchyard. But in The Bookshops in Paul’s Cross Churchyard (London: Bibliographical Society, 1990), Peter W. M. Blayney argues that the Marigold bookshop was probably formerly part of the Brazen Serpent and therefore located in A.3 of Paul’s Churchyard (21-22).

The discontented Colonel Written by sir John Suckling London printed by E.G. for Francis Eglesfield and are to be sold at the marigold in Paul's Churchyard


Brennoralt, or The Discontented Colonel

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

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

Greg writes that this edition "forms an integral part of the <i>Fragmenta Aurea</i> of 1646, and there is no evidence that it was ever intended for separate issue" (<i>Bibliography</>, 2:750).

Brennoralt a tragedy presented at the private house in blackfriars by his majesty's servants written by Sir John Suckling London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard MDCXLVI


Brennoralt, or The Discontented Colonel

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

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

Greg writes that "There is no reason to suppose that this edition was intended for separate issue" (Bibliography, 2:751). There is no Wing number for this bibliographically independent edition of Brennoralt, or The Discontented Colonel; Wing catalogues it only as part of the collection S6127.

Brennoralt a tragedy presented at the private house in blackfriars by his majesty's servants written by Sir John Suckling London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard MDCXLVIII


The Sophy

As it was acted at the Private House in Black  Friars by his Majesties Servants.

LONDON,  Printed by Richard Hearne for Thomas Walkley, and are to be sold  at his shop at the Signe of the Flying Horse betweene York-house and Britaines  Burse. 1642.

Aug 6, 1642: Entered to Thomas Walkley: "two bookes vizt. A Tragedy called *The Sophy. ... both of them by Mr Iohn Denham" [in margin "vide Liber E: fol. 179"].
Feb 4, 1650: Transferred from Thomas Walkley to Humphrey Moseley: "a play called The Sophy a tragedy written by Mr Iohn Denham Esqr".

Annals dates the first production of this play to 1641(?), but N. W. Bawcutt supplies a transcript of Henry Herbert's license from 1642: "The Sophy, by Sir John Denham alld to kings Comp. 1642" (The Control and Censorship of Caroline Drama [Clarendon, 1996], 210).

The Sophy as it was acted at the private house in Blackfriars by his majesty's servants London printed by Richard Hearne for Thomas Walkley and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the flying horse between York House and Britain's Burse 1642


Tyrannical Government Anatomized, or A Discourse Concerning Evil Counsellors

Tyrannicall-Government ANATOMIZED: OR, A DISCOVRSE  Concerning EVIL-COUNCELLORS. BEING The Life and Death of J<small>OHN</small> the Baptist.

AND Presented to the KINGS most Excellent MAjESTY by the Author.

Die Martis, 30. Januarii, 1642. IT is Ordered by the Committee of  the House of Commons concerning Printing, That this Book be forthwith printed and published: Iohn White. London, Printed for JOHN FIELD, 1642.

"The Collocutors and Complaynants, or, Persons speaking" [A1v]

The title page dates follow the legal reckoning.

Tyrannical government anatomized or a discourse concerning evil counsellors being the life and death of John the Baptist and presented to the king's most excellent majesty by the author Die Martis 30 Januarii 1642 It is ordered by the committee of the house of commons concerning printing that this book be forthwith printed and published John White London printed for John Field 1642


The Unfortunate Lovers

There are two issues of this edition: Greg 624a(i) is dated 1643, and lists "R. H." as printer and Coles as bookseller; Greg 624a(ii) is dated 1649, and lists a slightly different author attribution, no printer, and Moseley as publisher. See also Greg

The Author <i>William Davenaut</i>, Servant to Her  Majestie.

As it was lately Acted with great applause at  the private House in <i>Black-Fryers</i>; By His Majesties Servants.

LONDON, Printed by R. H. and are to  be sold by Francis Coles at his Shop in the Old-Bayley, Anno  Dom. 1643.

Epistle to: Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke; from: "W. H." [A2r]

Mar 7, 1646: Entered to Humphrey Moseley (by consent of Richard Hearne): "a Tragedy called the Vnfortunate Louers &c. by Wm. Davenant".

The unfortunate lovers a tragedy as it was lately acted with great applause at the private house in blackfriars by his majesty's servants the author William Davenaut servant to her majesty London printed by R.H. and are to be sold by Francis Coles at his shop in the old Bailey anno dom 1643


The Unfortunate Lovers

The Author William Davenant Kt. Servant to Hir Majestie.

As it was lately Acted with great applause at  the private House in Black-Fryers, By His Majesties  Servants.

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

The unfortunate lovers a tragedy as it was lately acted with great applause at the private house in blackfriars by his majesty's servants the author William Davenaut Knight servant to her majesty London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the Prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1649


Cola's Fury, or Lirenda's Misery

A TRAGEDY OF COLA'S FVRIE, OR LIRENDA'S MISERIE.

Printed at KILKENNY, 1645. And are to be sold at the signe of the white Swanne, in Kilkenny. M. DC. XLVI.

3: by "William Smyth"; "Paul Aylward"; "Daniell Breedy" [¶3r]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Edward Somerset (2nd Marquess of Worcester); from: Henry Burkhead [¶2r]

A tragedy of cola's fury or Lirenda's misery written by Henry Burkhead 1645 Printed at Kilkenny 1645 and are to be sold at the sign of the white swan in Kilkenny MDCXLVI


The Triumph of Beauty

1 octavo (bibliographically independent and in collection)

As it was personated by some young Gentlemen, for whom it was intended, at a private Recreation. [<i>var.</i>: "Gentlemen for"; "intended at"]

Greg writes that this edition was "an integral part" of the 1646 Shirley collection, "though copies may have been issued, and certainly sometimes occur, separately" (<i>Bibliography</i>, 2:756).

The triumph of Beauty as it was personated by some young gentlemen for whom it was intended at a private recreation by James Shirley London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard MDCXLVI


The Goblins

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

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

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

Greg writes, "This edition forms an integral part of the Fragmenta Aurea of 1646, and it is not certain whether it was ever issued separately, though it is bibliographically independent and copies are sometimes found by themselves" (Bibliography, 2:757).

The goblins a comedy presented at the private house in blackfriars by his majesty's servants written by Sir John Suckling London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard MDCXLVI


The Goblins

Presented at the Private House in Black-Fryers,  by His Majesties SERVANTS.

LONDON, Printed for Humphrey Moseley,  and are to be sold at his shop, at the Signe of the Princes Armes in St PAULS Churchyard. 1648.

Greg writes, "There is no reason to suppose that this edition was ever issued separately" (Bibliography, 2:757). There is no Wing number for this bibliographically independent edition of The Goblins; Wing catalogues it only as part of the collection S6127.

The goblins a comedy presented at the private house in blackfriars by his majesty's servants written by Sir John Suckling London printed for Humphrey Moseley and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the prince's arms in St. Paul's Churchyard 1648