Richard the Third

THE TRAGEDIE of King Richard the third. <i>Conteining his treacherous Plots against his brother Clarence</i>: the pittifull murther of his innocent Nephewes: his tyrannicall vsurpation: with  the whole course of his detested life, and most deserued death.

Newly augmented, By <i>William Shake-speare</i>.

<i>As it hath bin lately Acted by the Right Honourable the Lord Chamberlaine his  seruants.</i>

LONDON, Printed by Thomas Creede, and are to be  sold by <i>Mathew Lawe</i>, dwelling in Paules  Church-yard, at the Signe of the Foxe, neare S. Austins gate, 1605.

The tragedy of King Richard the third containing his treacherous plots against his brother Clarence the pitiful murder of his innocent nephews his tyrannical usurpation with the whole course of his detested life and most deserved death as it hath been lately acted by the right honorable the lord Chamberlain his servants newly augmented by William Shakespeare London Printed by Thomas Creede and are to be sold by Matthew Law dwelling in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the Fox near St. Augustine's gate 1605


Richard the Third

THE TRAGEDIE of King Richard the third. Containing his treacherous Plots against his  brother Clarence: the pittifull murther of his innocent Nephewes: his  tyrannicall vsurpation: with the whole course of his detested life, and most  deserued death.

<i>As it  hath beene lately Acted by the Kings Maiesties seruants.</i>

LONDON, Printed by  Thomas Creede, and are to be sold by Mathew Lawe, dwelling in Pauls Church-yard, at the Signe of the Foxe, neare S. Austins gate, 1612.

Oct 20, 1597: Entered to Andrew Wise: "The tragedie of kinge Richard the Third with the death of the duke of Clarence".
Jun 25, 1603: Transferred from Andrew Wise to Matthew Law: "iij enterludes or playes. The ffirst is of Richard the .3. ... all kinges."

William Shakespeare: A Textual Companion dates the first production to 1592-1593; Annals dates it to 1592 [1591-1592].

The tragedy of King Richard the third containing his treacherous plots against his brother Clarence the pitiful murder of his innocent nephews his tyrannical usurpation with the whole course of his detested life and most deserved death as it hath been lately acted by the King's majesty's servants Newly augmented by William Shakespeare London Printed by Thomas Creede and are to be sold by Matthew Law dwelling in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the Fox near St. Augustine's gate 1612


Richard the Third

THE TRAGEDIE OF KING RICHARD THE THIRD.  Contayning his treacherous Plots against his brother Clarence: The pittifull murder of his innocent Nephewes: his tyrannicall Vsurpation: with the  whole course of his detested life, and most deserued death.

Newly augmented. By <i>William Shake-speare</i>.

As it hath been lately Acted by the Kings Maiesties <i>Seruants</i>.

LONDON, Printed by Thomas Purfoot, and are to be sold by Mathew Law, dwelling in Pauls Church-yard, at the Signe of the Foxe, neere S. Austines gate, 1622.

The tragedy of King Richard the third containing his treacherous plots against his brother Clarence the pitiful murder of his innocent nephews his tyrannical usurpation with the whole course of his detested life and most deserved death as it hath been lately acted by the King's majesty's servants Newly augmented by William Shakespeare London printed by Thomas purfoot and are to be sold by Matthew Law dwelling in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the Fox near St. Augustine's gate 1622


Richard the Third

THE TRAGEDIE OF KING RICHARD THE THIRD.  Contayning his trecherous Plots, against his brother Clarence: The pittifull murther of his inocent Nepthewes: his tiranous vsurpation:  with the whole course of his detested life, and most deserued death.

Newly agmented. By <i>William Shake-speare</i>.

As it hath beene lately Acted by the Kings  Maiesties <i>Sernauts</i>.

LONDON.  Printed by Iohn Norton, and are to be sold by Mathew Law, dwelling in Pauls Church-yeard, at the Signe of the Foxe,  neere St. Austines gate,  1629.

The tragedy of King Richard the third containing his treacherous plots against his brother Clarence the pitiful murder of his innocent nephews his tyrannous usurpation with the whole course of his detested life and most deserved death as it hath been lately acted by the King's majesty's servants Newly augmented by William Shakespeare London printed by John Norton and are to be sold by Matthew Law dwelling in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the Fox near St. Augustine's gate 1629


Richard the Third

THE TRAGEDIE OF KING RICHARD THE THIRD.  Contayning his treacherous Plots, against his  brother Clarence: The pitifull murder  of his innocent Nephewes: his tyranous vsurpation: with the whole course of his  detested life, and most deserued death.

Written by <i>William  Shake-speare</i>.

<i>As it  hath beene Acted by the Kings Maiesties Seruants</i>.

The tragedy of King Richard the third containing his treacherous plots against his brother Clarence the pitiful murder of his innocent nephews his tyrannous usurpation with the whole course of his detested life and most deserved death as it hath been acted by the King's majesty's servants written by William Shakespeare London printed by John Norton 1634


Romeo and Juliet

AN EXCELLENT conceited Tragedie OF Romeo  and Iuliet.

As it hath been often (with great applause) plaid publiquely, by the right Honourable the L. of <i>Hunsdon</i> his Seruants.

Jan 22, 1607: Transferred from Cuthbert Burby to Nicholas Ling: "Romeo & Iuliett."
Nov 19, 1607: Transferred from Nicholas Ling to John Smethwick: "Romeo and Iulett".
Aug 24, 1642: Transferred from John Smethwick decd. to Francis Smethwick: "salvo iure cuiuscunque ... Romeo & Iuliett."
Sep 14, 1642: Transferred from Francis Smethwick to Miles Flesher: "Romeo & Iuliett".

William Shakespeare: A Textual Companion dates the first production to 1595; Annals dates it to 1596 [1594-1596].

An excellent conceited tragedy of Romeo and Juliet as it hath been often with great applause played publicly by the right honorable the L. of Hunsdon his servants London Printed by John Danter 1597


Romeo and Juliet

THE MOST EXcellent and lamentable Tragedie, of Romeo and Iuliet. Newly  corrected, augmented, and amended:

As it hath bene sundry times publiquely acted,  by the right Honourable the Lord Chamberlaine his Seruants.

LONDON  Printed by Thomas Creede, for Cuthbert Burby,  and are to be sold at his shop neare the Exchange. 1599.

The most excellent and lamentable tragedy of Romeo and Juliet newly corrected augmented and amended as it hath been sundry times publicly acted by the right honorable the lord Chamberlain his servants London printed by Thomas Creede for Cuthbert Burby and are to be sold at his shop near the Exchange 1599


Romeo and Juliet

THE MOST EXCELLENT AND Lamentable Tragedie, of <i>Romeo and Juliet</i>. ... Newly corrected, augmented, and amended:

As it hath beene sundrie times publiquely Acted, by the K<small>INGS</small> Maiesties  Seruants at the Globe.

LONDON Printed for IOHN SMETHWICK, and are to be sold at his Shop in Saint Dunstanes Church-yard, in Fleetestreete vnder the Dyall. 1609.

The most excellent and lamentable tragedy of Romeo and Juliet as it hath been sundry times publicly acted by the King's majesty's servants at the Globe newly corrected augmented and amended London printed for John Smethwick and are to be sold at his shop in Saint Dunstan's Churchyard in Fleet Street under the Dial 1609


Romeo and Juliet

The title page exists in two states: Greg 143e(*) does not list an author, while Greg 143e(†) names Shakespeare as author. See also Greg

THE MOST EXCELLENT And Lamentable Tragedie, of ROMEO and IVLIET. ... Newly  Corrected, augmented, and amended.

As it hath beene sundrie times publikely Acted,  by the KINGS Maiesties Seruants at the GLOBE.

LONDON, Printed  for Iohn Smethwicke, and are to bee  sold at his Shop in Saint Dunstones Church-yard, in Fleetestreete vnder the Dyall.

STC dates this book to 1622, but R. Carter Hailey, in "The Dating Game: New Evidence for the Dates of Q4 Romeo and Juliet and Q4 Hamlet," Shakespeare Quarterly 58 (2007): 367-87, has recently argued this quarto should be dated to 1623. William Shakespeare: A Textual Companion dates the first production to 1595; Annals dates it to 1596 [1594-1596].

The most excellent and lamentable tragedy of Romeo and Juliet as it hath been sundry times publicly acted by the King's majesty's servants at the Globe newly corrected augmented and amended London printed for John Smethwick and are to be sold at his shop in Saint Dunstan's Churchyard in Fleet Street under the dial


Romeo and Juliet

THE MOST EXCELLENT And Lamentable Tragedie, of ROMEO and IVLIET. ... Newly Corrected, augmented, and amended.

As it hath beene sundrie times publikely Acted, by the KINGS Maiesties Seruants at the GLOBE.

The most excellent and lamentable tragedy of Romeo and Juliet as it hath been sundry times publicly acted by the King's majesty's servants at the Globe written by W. Shakespeare newly corrected augmented and amended London printed for John Smethwick and are to be sold at his shop in Saint Dunstan's Churchyard in Fleet Street under the dial


Romeo and Juliet

THE MOST EXCELLENT And Lamentable Tragedie, of ROMEO and JULIET. ... Newly corrected, augmented, and amended.

As it hath been sundry times publikely Acted by  the KINGS Majesties Servants at the GLOBE.

LONDON, Printed  by R. Young for John Smethwicke, and are to be sold at his Shop in St. Dunstans Church-yard in Fleetstreet,  under the Dyall. 1637.

The most excellent and lamentable tragedy of Romeo and Juliet as it hath been sundry times publicly acted by the king's majesty's servants at the Globe written by W. Shakespeare newly corrected augmented and amended London printed by R. Young for John Smethwick and are to be sold at his shop in St. Dunstan's Churchyard in Fleet street under the dial 1637


The Woman in the Moon

As it was presented before <i>her Highnesse</i>.

Imprinted at London for William Iones, and are to be sold at the signe of the Gun,  neere Holburne Conduict. 1597.

Sep 22, 1595: Entered to Robert Finch: "a booke intitule [<i>sic</i>] a woman in the moone".

The woman in the moon as it was presented before her Highness by John lyly Master of Arts Imprinted at London for William Jones and are to be sold at the sign of the Gun near holborn Conduit 1597


1 Henry the Fourth

Feb 25, 1598: Entered to Andrew Wise: "a booke intituled The historye of Henry the iiijth with his battaile of Shrewsburye against Henry Hottspurre of the Northe wth the conceipted mirthe of Sr Iohn ffalstoff".
Jun 25, 1603: Transferred from Andrew Wise to Matthew Law: "iij enterludes or playes. ... The Third of Henry the .4 the first parte. all kinges."

Imperfect copy: survives in one sheet only.


1 Henry the Fourth

THE HISTORY OF HENRIE THE FOVRTH; with the battell at  Shrewsburie, <i>betweene the King and Lord</i> Henry Percy, surnamed Henrie Hotspur of the North. <i>With the humorous conceits of Sir </i>Iohn Falstalffe.

AT LONDON,  Printed by P. S. for Andrew Wise, dwelling in Paules  Churchyard, at the signe of the Angell. 1598.

The history of Henry the fourth with the battle at Shrewsbury between the King and Lord Henry Percy surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North with the humorous conceits of Sir John Falstaff At London printed by P.S. for Andrew Wise dwelling in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the Angel 1598


1 Henry the Fourth

THE HISTORY OF HENRIE THE FOVRTH; With the battell at  Shrewsburie, betweene the King and Lord Henry Percy, surnamed Henry Hotspur  of the North. With the humorous conceits of Sir Iohn  Falstalffe.

Newly corrected by <i>W. Shake-speare</i>.

AT LONDON, Printed by S. S. for Andrew Wise, dwelling in Paules  Churchyard, at the signe of the Angell. 1599.

The history of Henry the fourth with the battle at Shrewsbury between the King and Lord Henry Percy surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North with the humorous conceits of Sir John Falstaff newly corrected by W. Shakespeare At London printed by S.S. for Andrew Wise dwelling in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the Angel 1599


1 Henry the Fourth

THE HISTORY OF Henrie the fourth, With the battell at  Shrewsburie, betweene the King, and Lord Henry Percy, surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North. With  the humorous conceits of Sir Iohn Falstalffe.

LONDON  Printed by Valentine Simmes, for <i>Mathew Law</i>, and are to be solde at his  shop in Paules Churchyard, at the signe of the Fox. 1604.

The history of Henry the fourth with the battle at Shrewsbury between the King and Lord Henry Percy surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North with the humorous conceits of Sir John Falstaff newly corrected by W. Shakespeare London Printed by Valentine Simmes for Matthew Law and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the Fox 1604


1 Henry the Fourth

THE HISTORY OF Henry the fourth, With the battell at  Shrewseburie, betweene the King, and Lord Henry Percy, surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North. With  the humorous conceites of Sir Iohn Falstalffe.

LONDON,  Printed for Mathew Law, and are to be  sold at his shop in Paules Church-yard, neere vnto S. Augustines gate, at the signe of the Foxe. 1608.

The history of Henry the fourth with the battle at Shrewsbury between the King and Lord Henry Percy surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North with the humorous conceits of Sir John Falstaff newly corrected by W. Shakespeare London printed for Matthew Law and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard near unto St. Augustine's gate at the sign of the fox 1608


1 Henry the Fourth

THE HISTORY OF Henrie the fourth, With the Battell at  Shrewseburie, betweene the King, and Lord Henrie Percy, surnamed Henrie Hotspur of the North. With the humorous conceites of Sir Iohn Falstaffe.

Newly  corrected by <i>W. Shake-speare</i>.

LONDON, Printed by W. W. for Mathew Law, and are to be sold at his  shop in Paules Church-yard, neere vnto S. Augustines Gate, at the signe of the Foxe. 1613.

The history of Henry the fourth with the battle at Shrewsbury between the King and Lord Henry Percy surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North with the humorous conceits of Sir John Falstaff newly corrected by W. Shakespeare London printed by W.W. for Matthew Law and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard near unto St. Augustine's gate at the sign of the fox. 1613


1 Henry the Fourth

THE HISTORY OF Henry the Fourth. With the Battell at Shrewseburie,  betweene the King, and Lord Henry Percy, surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North. With  the humorous conceits of Sir Iohn Falstaffe.

Newly corrected. By <i>William Shake-speare</i>.

LONDON, Printed by T. P. and are to be sold by Mathew Law, dwelling in Pauls Church-yard,  at the Signe of the Foxe, neere S. Austines gate, 1622.

The history of Henry the fourth with the battle at Shrewsbury between the King and Lord Henry Percy surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North with the humorous conceits of Sir John Falstaff newly corrected by William Shakespeare London printed by T.P. and are to be sold by Matthew Law dwelling in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the fox near St. Augustine's gate 1622


1 Henry the Fourth

THE HISTORY OF Henry the Fourth: With the battell at Shrewesbury, betweene the King, and Lord Henry Percy, surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North. With the humorous conceits of Sir Iohn Falstaffe.

Newly corrected, By <i>William Shake-speare</i>.

LONDON, Printed by Iohn Norton, and are to bee sold by William Sheares, at his  shop at the great South doore of Saint Pauls-Church;  and in Chancery-Lane, neere Serieants-Inne. 1632.

The history of Henry the fourth with the battle at Shrewsbury between the King and Lord Henry Percy surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North with the humorous conceits of Sir John Falstaff newly corrected by William Shakespeare London printed by John Norton and are to be sold by William Sheares at his shop at the great South door of Saint Paul's Church and in Chancery Lane near Sergeants' Inn 1632


1 Henry the Fourth

THE HISTORIE OF Henry the Fourth: WITH THE BATTELL AT Shrewsbury, betweene the King, and Lord Henry  Percy, surnamed Henry Hotspur of  the North. With the humorous conceits  of Sir IOHN FALSTAFFE.

Newly  corrected, By WILLIAM SHAKE-SPEARE.

LONDON, Printed by JOHN NORTON, and are to be sold by HVGH PERRY, at his shop next to Ivie-bridge in the Strand,  1639.

The history of Henry the fourth with the battle at Shrewsbury between the King and Lord Henry Percy surnamed Henry Hotspur of the North with the humorous conceits of Sir John Falstaff newly corrected by William Shakespeare London printed by John Norton and are to be sold by Hugh Perry at his shop next to Ivy bridge in the Strand 1639


The Virtuous Octavia

The end of the playbook exists in two states: Greg 147a(i) does not contain an epilogue; in Greg 147a(ii), a single leaf with "The Epilogue" was added after H8. See also Greg

THE TRAGICOMOEDI of the vertuous Octauia.

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

LONDON  Printed for William Ponsonbye, and are to be  soulde at his shop in S. Paules Church-yarde.

Verses to: Lucy (Mervyn) Touchet, Lady Audley; from: Samuel Brandon [A2r]. "The Dedicat." to: Maria Thynne; from: Samuel Brandon [F7r]

"The Argument" [A3v]; "The Argument" [F8r]

"Prosopopeia al libro" (verses) signed "S. B." (Samuel Brandon) [A3r]; verse epistles from "Octauia to Antonius" and "Antonius to Octauia" [F7r]

Oct 5, 1598: Entered to William Ponsonby: "A booke, intituled, The Tragicomoedye of the Vertuous Octavia, donne by Samuell Brandon".

The tragicomedy of the virtuous Octavia done by Samuel Brandon 1598 Carmen amat quisquis carmine digna gerit London printed for William Ponsonby and are to be sold at his shop in St. Paul's Churchyard


The Virtuous Octavia

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


The Famous Victories of Henry the Fifth

THE FAMOVS VICtories of Henry the fifth: Containing  the Honourable Battell of Agin-court:

<i>As it was plaide by thc Queenes Maiesties Players</i>.

May 14, 1594: Entered to Thomas Creede: "a book intituled/ The famous victories of henrye the ffyft / conteyninge the honorable battell of Agincourt".

The famous victories of Henry the fifth containing the honorable Battle of Agincourt as it was played by the Queen's Majesty's players London printed by Thomas Creede 1598


The Famous Victories of Henry the Fifth

There are two issues of this edition, varying in the imprint: Greg 148b(i) lists only the printer Alsop and his shop; Greg 148b(ii) lists Alsop as printer, Barlow as bookseller, and Barlow's shop. See also Greg

THE FAMOVS  VICTORIES OF HENRY The fifth.  CONTAINING the Honourable Battell of AGIN-COVRT.

<i>As it was Acted by the Kinges Maiesties Seruants</i>.

LONDON Imprinted by <i>Barnard Alsop</i>, dwelling in Garter place in Barbican. 1617.

The famous victories of Henry the fifth containing the honorable battle of Agincourt as it was acted by the King's Majesty's servants London Imprinted by Bernard Alsop dwelling in Garter place in Barbican 1617


The Famous Victories of Henry the Fifth

THE FAMOVS  VICTORIES OF HENRY The fifth. CONTAINING the Honourable Battell of AGIN-COVRT.

LONDON, Imprinted by Barnard Alsop, and are  to be sold by Tymothie Barlow, at his shop in Paules Church-yard, at the Signe of the Bull-head. 1617.

The famous victories of Henry the fifth containing the honorable battle of Agincourt as it was acted by the King's Majesty's servants London Imprinted by Bernard Alsop and are to be sold by Timothy Barlow at his shop in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the Bullhead 1617


The Scottish History of James the Fourth

THE SCOTTISH Historie of Iames the fourth, slaine at Flodden. Entermixed with a pleasant Comedie, presented  by Oboram King of Fayeries:

Written by <i>Robert Greene</i>, Maister of Arts.

<i>As it hath bene sundrie times publikely plaide</i>.

May 14, 1594: Entered to Thomas Creede: "a booke intituled, the Scottishe strory of Iames the ffourthe slayne at fflodden, intermixed wth a plesant Comedie presented by Oborom kinge of ffayres".

The Scottish history of James the fourth slain at Flodden intermixed with a pleasant comedy presented by Oberon King of Fairies as it hath been sundry times publicly played written by Robert Green Master of Arts Omne tulit punctum London printed by Thomas Creede 1598


Love's Labor's Lost

<i>A</i> PLEASANT  Conceited Comedie CALLED, Loues labors lost.

Newly corrected and augmented <i>By W. Shakespere</i>.

As it was presented before her Highnes this  last Christmas.

Imprinted at London  by W. W. for Cutbert Burby. 1598.

Jan 22, 1607: Transferred from Cuthbert Burby to Nicholas Ling: "Loues Labour Loste."
Nov 19, 1607: Transferred from Nicholas Ling to John Smethwick: "Loues labour Lost".
Aug 24, 1642: Transferred from John Smethwick decd. to Francis Smethwick: "salvo iure cuiuscunque ... Loues Labour lost."
Sep 14, 1642: Transferred from Francis Smethwick to Miles Flesher: "Loues labour lost."

There may have been a previous edition printed in 1597 that is no longer extant and is therefore not included in DEEP; see Andrew Murphy, <i>Shakespeare in Print: A History and Chronology of Shakespeare Publishing</i> (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2003), 461n1.

Labour's Labours Labors Loves Love Labor Labour

A pleasant conceited comedy called Love's labor's lost as it was presented before her highness this last Christmas newly corrected and augmented by W. Shakespeare Imprinted at London by W.W. for Cuthbert Burby 1598


Love's Labor's Lost

Loues Labours lost. A WITTIE AND PLEASANT COMEDIE,

As it was Acted by his Maiesties Seruants at the Blacke-Friers and the Globe.

LONDON, Printed  by W. S. for Iohn Smethwicke, and are to be sold at his Shop in Saint Dunstones Churchyard vnder the Diall. 1631.

Love's labor's lost a witty and pleasant comedy as it was acted by his majesty's servants at the Blackfriars and the Globe written by William Shakespeare London printed by W.S. for John Smethwick and are to be sold at his shop in Saint Dunstan's Churchyard under the Dial 1631


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

A Most  pleasant Comedie of Mucedorus the  kings sonne of Valentia and Amadine the Kings daughter of Arragon, with the merie conceites of Mouse. ... Very delectable and full of mirth.

Newly set foorth, as it hath bin <i>sundrie times plaide in the honorable Cittie of London</i>.

LONDON Printed for <i>William Iones</i>, dwelling at Holborne conduit, at the signe of the Gunne. 1598.

"Eight persons may easily play it" [A1v]

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

A most pleasant comedy of Mucedorus the King's son of Valencia and Amadine the King's daughter of Aragon with the merry conceits of mouse newly set forth as it hath been sundry times played in the honorable city of London very delectable and full of mirth London printed for William Jones dwelling at Holborn Conduit at the sign of the Gun 1598


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

A Most pleasant Comedie of Mucedorus the  Kings sonne of Valentia, and Amadine the Kinges daughter of Arragon, with the merrie conceites of Mouse. ... Very delectable, and full of mirth..

Newly set foorth, as it hath bin sundry times playde in the honorable Cittie of London.

LONDON, Printed for <i>William Iones</i>, dwelling neare Holborne Conduit, at the signe of the Gunne. 1606.

A most pleasant comedy of Mucedorus the King's son of Valencia and Amadine the King's daughter of Aragon with the merry conceits of mouse newly set forth as it hath been sundry times played in the honorable city of London very delectable and full of mirth London printed for William Jones dwelling near Holborn conduit at the sign of the gun 1606


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

A Most pleasant Comedie of Mucedorus the Kings sonne of Valentia, and Amadine the Kinges daughter of Aragon. With the merry conceites of Mouse. Amplified with new additions, ... Very delectable, and full of conceited Mirth.

as it was acted  before the Kings Maiestie at White-hall on Shroue-sunday night.  <i>By his Hignes Seruantes vsually playing at the Globe</i>.

Imprinted at London for <i>William Iones</i>, dwelling neare Holborne Conduit at the signe of the Gunne. 1610.

A most pleasant comedy of Mucedorus the King's son of Valencia and Amadine the King's daughter of Aragon with the merry conceits of mouse amplified with new additions as it was acted before the King's Majesty at Whitehall on Shrove Sunday night by his Highness' servants usually playing at the Globe very delectable and full of conceited Mirth Imprinted at London for William Jones dwelling near Holborn conduit at the sign of the Gun 1610


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

A Most pleasant Comedie of Mucedorus the Kings sonne  of Valencia, and Amadine the Kinges daughter of Aragon. With the merry conceites of Mouse. Amplified with new additions, ... Very delectable, and full of conceited Mirth.

as it was acted  before the Kings Maiestie at White-hall on Shroue-sunday night.  <i>By his  Hignes Seruantes, vsually playing at the Globe</i>.

Imprinted at London for <i>William Iones</i>, dwelling neere Holborne Conduit at the signe of the Gunne. 1611.

A most pleasant comedy of Mucedorus the King's son of Valencia and Amadine the King's daughter of Aragon with the merry conceits of mouse amplified with new additions as it was acted before the King's Majesty at Whitehall on Shrove Sunday night by his Highness' servants usually playing at the Globe very delectable and full of conceited Mirth Imprinted at London for William Jones dwelling near Holborn conduit at the sign of the Gun 1611


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

A Most pleasant Comedie of Mucedorus the Kings Sonne of Valencia, and Amadine the Kings daughter of Aragon. With the merry conceits of Mouse. Amplified with new additions, ... Very delectable, and full of conceited mirth.

as it was acted before the Kings Maiestie at White-hall on Shroue-<i>sunday night. By his Hignesse Seruants, vsually playing at the Globe</i>.

Imprinted at London for William Iones, dwelling neere Holborne Conduit at the signe of the Gunne. 1613.

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

A most pleasant comedy of Mucedorus the King's son of Valencia and Amadine the King's daughter of Aragon with the merry conceits of mouse amplified with new additions as it was acted before the King's Majesty at Whitehall on Shrove Sunday night by his Highness' servants usually playing at the Globe very delectable and full of conceited Mirth imprinted at London for William Jones dwelling near Holborn Conduit at the sign of the Gun 1613


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

A Most pleasant Comedie of Mucedorus the Kings Sonne of Valencia, and Amadine the Kings Daughter of Aragon. With the merry conceits of Mouse. Amplified with new Additions, ... Very delectable, and full of conceited Mirth.

as it was acted  before the Kings Maiesty, at White-hall on Shroue-<i>Sunday night. By his Hignesse Seruants, vsually playing at the Globe</i>.

Imprinted at London by N. O. for William Iones, dwelling neere Holborne Conduit at the signe of the Gunne. 1615.

"Tenne persons may easily play it" [A2v]

A most pleasant comedy of Mucedorus the King's son of Valencia and Amadine the King's daughter of Aragon with the merry conceits of mouse amplified with new additions as it was acted before the King's Majesty at Whitehall on Shrove Sunday night by his Highness' servants usually playing at the Globe very delectable and full of conceited Mirth imprinted at London by N.O. for William Jones dwelling near Holborn conduit at the sign of the gun 1615


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

A Most Pleasant Comedie of Mucedorus the Kings Sonne of Valentia, and Amadine the Kings Daughter of Aragon. With the merry conceits of Mouse. Amplified with new Additions, ... Very delectable, and ful of conceited mirth.

as it was Acted before the Kings Maiesty, at White-hall on Shroue-Sunday night. By his Hignesse Seruants, vsually playing at the Globe.

AT LONDON, Printed for Iohn Wright, and are to  be sold at his Shop at the signe of the Bible without New-gate 1618.

A most pleasant comedy of Mucedorus the King's son of Valencia and Amadine the King's daughter of Aragon with the merry conceits of mouse amplified with new additions as it was acted before the King's Majesty at Whitehall on Shrove Sunday night by his Highness' servants usually playing at the Globe very delectable and full of conceited Mirth at London printed for John Wright and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Bible without Newgate 1618


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

A Most Pleasant Comedy of Mucedorus the Kings Sonne of Valentia, and Amadine the Kings Daughter of Aragon. With the merry conceits of Mouse. Amplified with new Additions, ... Very delectable, and ful of conceited mirth

as it was acted before the Kings Maiesty, at White-hall on Shroue-sunday night. By his Hignesse Seruants, vsually playing at the Globe.

LONDON, Printed for Iohn Wright, and are to bee sold at his shop without New-gate, at the signe of the Bible. 1619.

A most pleasant comedy of Mucedorus the King's son of Valencia and Amadine the King's daughter of Aragon with the merry conceits of mouse amplified with new additions as it was acted before the King's Majesty at Whitehall on Shrove Sunday night by his Highness' servants usually playing at the Globe very delectable and full of conceited Mirth London printed for John Wright and are to be sold at his shop without newgate at the sign of the Bible 1619


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

LONDON, Printed for Iohn Wright, and are to be sold at his shop without New-gate, at the signe of the Bible. 1621.

A most pleasant comedy of Mucedorus the King's son of Valencia and Amadine the King's daughter of Aragon with the merry conceits of mouse amplified with new additions as it was acted before the King's Majesty at Whitehall on Shrove Sunday night by his Highness' servants usually playing at the Globe very delectable and full of conceited Mirth London printed for John Wright and are to be sold at his shop without newgate at the sign of the Bible 1621


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

A Most pleasant Comedy of Mucedorus the Kings Sonne of Valentia, and Amadine the Kings Daughter of Aragon. With the merry conceits of Mouse. Amplified with new Additions, ... Very delectable, and full of conceited mirth.

as it was acted before the Kings Maiesty at Whitehall, on Shrouesunday night. By his Hignesse Seruants, vsually playing at the Globe.

LONDON, Printed for Iohn Wright, and are to be solde at his shop at the signe of the Bible without Newgate. 1626.

A most pleasant comedy of Mucedorus the King's son of Valencia and Amadine the King's daughter of Aragon with the merry conceits of mouse amplified with new additions as it was acted before the King's Majesty at Whitehall on Shrove Sunday night by his Highness' servants usually playing at the Globe very delectable and full of conceited Mirth London printed for John Wright and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Bible without Newgate 1626


Mucedorus (and Amadine)


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

A Most pleasant Comedy of Mucedorus the Kings Sonne of Valentia, and Amadine the Kings Daughter of Aragon. With the merrie conceits of Mouse. Amplified with new Additions, ... Verie delectable and full of conceited mirth.

as it was acted before the Kings Maiestie at Whitehall, on Shrouesunday night. By his Hignesse Seruants, vsually playing at the Globe.

LONDON, Printed for Iohn Wright, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Bible without Newgate. 1631.

A most pleasant comedy of Mucedorus the King's son of Valencia and Amadine the King's daughter of Aragon with the merry conceits of mouse amplified with new additions as it was acted before the King's Majesty at Whitehall on Shrove Sunday night by his Highness' servants usually playing at the Globe very delectable and full of conceited Mirth London printed for John Wright and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Bible without Newgate 1631


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

A Most pleasant Comedy of Mucedorus The Kings Sonne of Valentia, and Amadine the Kings Daughter of Aragon.  With the merrie conceits of Mouse. Amplified  with new Additions, ... Very delectable and full of conceited mirth.

as it was acted before the Kings Maiestie in Whitehall, on Shrovesunday night. By his Highnesse Servants vsually playing at the Globe.

LONDON, Printed  for Iohn Wright, and are to be sold at his shop, at the signe of the Bible in Giltspur Street without Newgate 1634.

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

A most pleasant comedy of Mucedorus the King's son of Valencia and Amadine the King's daughter of Aragon with the merry conceits of mouse amplified with new additions as it was acted before the King's Majesty in Whitehall on Shrove Sunday night by his Highness' servants usually playing at the Globe very delectable and full of conceited Mirth London printed for John Wright and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Bible in Giltspur street without newgate 1634


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

A Most pleasant Comedy of Mucedorus the Kings Sonne of Valentia, and Amadine the Kings Daughter of Aragon. With the merry conceits of Mouse. Amplified with new Additions, ... Very delectable and full of conceited mirth.

as it was acted before the Kings Majestie at Whitehall, on Shrovesunday night By his Highnesse servants usually playing at the <i>Globe</i>.

LONDON, Printed  for John Wright, and are to be sold at his shop, at the signe of the Bible in Giltspurre-Street without Newgate. 1639.

A most pleasant comedy of Mucedorus the King's son of Valencia and Amadine the King's daughter of Aragon with the merry conceits of mouse amplified with new additions as it was acted before the King's Majesty at Whitehall on Shrove Sunday night by his Highness' servants usually playing at the Globe very delectable and full of conceited Mirth London printed for John Wright and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Bible in Giltspur street without newgate 1639


Mucedorus (and Amadine)

A Most pleasant Comedy of Mucedorus the Kings Son of Valentia, and Amadine the Kings Daughter of Aragon. With the merry conceits of Mouse. Amplified with new Additions, ... Very delectable and full of conceited mirth.

as it was acted before the Kings Majesty at Whitehall, on Shrovesunday night. By his Highness servants usually playing at the <i>Globe</i>.

LONDON, Printed for Francis Coles, and are to be sold at his shop, at the half Bowl in the Old Bayly.

A most pleasant comedy of Mucedorus the King's son of Valencia and Amadine the King's daughter of Aragon with the merry conceits of mouse amplified with new additions as it was acted before the King's Majesty at Whitehall on Shrove Sunday night by his Highness' servants usually playing at the Globe very delectable and full of conceited Mirth London printed for Francis Coles and are to be sold at his shop at the half bowl in the old Bailey


A Warning for Fair Women

A WARNING for Faire Women.  Containing, <i>The most tragicall and lamentable mur</i>ther of Master George Sanders  of London Marchant, nigh Shooters hill.   Consented vnto By his owne wife, acted by M. Browne, Mistris Drewry and  Trusty Roger agents therin: with their seuerall ends.

As it hath beene lately diuerse times acted by  the right Honorable, the Lord Chamberlaine his Seruantes.

Printed at London  by Valentine Sims for William Aspley 1599.

Nov 17, 1599: Entered to William Aspley: "A warnynge for fayer women."

A warning for faire women containing the most tragical and lamentable murder of Master George Sanders of London merchant nigh shooters hill consented unto by his own wife acted by Mr. Browne, mistress drury and Trusty Roger agents therein with their several ends as it hath been lately divers times acted by the right Honorable the Lord Chamberlain his servants printed at London by Valentine Simmes for William Aspley 1599


Alphonsus, King of Aragon

THE COMICALL HISTORIE OF Alphonsus, <i>King of</i> Aragon.

<i>As it hath bene sundrie times Acted</i>.

The comical history of Alphonsus King of Aragon as it hath been sundry times acted made by R.G. London printed by Thomas Creede 1599


Clyomon and Clamydes

THE HISTORIE OF the two valiant Knights, Syr Clyomon Knight of the Golden Sheeld,  sonne to the King of Denmarke: And Clamydes the white Knight, sonne to the King of Suauia.

As it hath bene sundry times Acted by her  Maiesties Players.

The history of the two valiant knights Sir Clyomon Knight of the Golden Shield son to the King of Denmark and Clamydes the white Knight son to the King of suavia as it hath been sundry times acted by her Majesty's Players London Printed by Thomas Creede 1599


George a Green, the Pinner of Wakefield

A PLEASANT CONCEYTED COmedie of George a Greene, the Pinner of  Wakefield.

<i>As it was sundry times acted by the seruants of the right Honourable the Earle of Sussex</i>.

Imprinted at London  by Simon Stafford, for Cuthbert Burby: And are to be sold at his shop neere the  Royall Exchange. 1599.

Apr 1, 1595: Entered to Curthbert Burby: "an Enterlude called the Pynder of Wakefeild".
Oct 16, 1609: Transferred from the widow of Cuthbert Burby to William Welby (any indirect dealing to render entrance void): "pynner of wakefeild".
Mar 2, 1618: Transferred from William Welby to Thomas Snodham: "Pinder of Wakefield. play.".
Feb 23, 1626: Transferred from the widow of Thomas Snodham to William Stansby: "Pinder of Wakefeild, playe".
Mar 4, 1639: Transferred from William Stansby decd. (with consent of his widow) to Richard Bishop: "saluo Iure cuiuscunque ... Pindar of wakefeild. a play."

A pleasant conceited comedy of George a Green the Pinner of Wakefield as it was sundry times acted by the servants of the right honorable the Earl of Sussex Imprinted at London by Simon Stafford for Cuthbert Burby and are to be sold at his shop near the Royal Exchange 1599


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

1 quarto (bibliographically independent and in collection)

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

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

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

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

LONDON Printed by Valentine Simmes. 1599. [var.: "Smmes"] [H2r]

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


The Love of David and Fair Bathsheba

THE LOVE OF KING DAVID AND FAIR BETHSABE.  With the Tragedie of Absalon.

As it hath ben diuers times plaied on the  stage.

May 14, 1594: Entered to Edward White (1) (replacing Adam Islip): "the booke of David and Bethsaba".
Jun 29, 1624: Transferred from the widow of Edward White (2) to Edward Allde: "Salomon and Bersheba [sic]".

The love of King David and Faire Bathsheba with the tragedy of Absalom as it hath been divers times played on the stage written by George Peele London Printed by Adam Islip 1599


1 The Two Angry Women of Abingdon

THE PLEASANT HISTORIE OF the two angrie women of Abington.  With the humorous mirthe of Dick Coomes and Nicholas Prouerbes, two Seruingmen.

<i>As it was  lately playde by the right Honorable</i> the Earle of Nottingham,  Lord high Admirall, his seruants.

Imprinted at London  for Ioseph Hunt, and <i>William Ferbrand</i>,  and are to be solde at the Corner of Colman-streete, neere Loathburie. 1599.

The pleasant history of the two angry women of Abingdon with the humorous mirth of Dick Coomes and Nicholas Proverbs two Servingmen as it was lately played by the right honorable the Earl of Nottingham lord high admiral his servants by Henry Porter Gent Imprinted at London for Joseph Hunt and William Ferbrand and are to be sold at the corner of Coleman street near Lothbury 1599


1 The Two Angry Women of Abingdon

THE PLEASANT HISTORY OF the two angry women of Abington.   With the humorous mirth of Dicke Coomes and Nicholas Prouerbes,  two Seruingmen.

<i>As it was  lately playde by the right Honorable</i> the Earle of Nottingham, Lord high  Admirall his seruants.

<i>Imprinted at London for William  Ferhrand</i>, and are to be solde at his shop at the corner of Colman streete  neere Loathbury. 1599.

The pleasant history of the two angry women of Abingdon with the humorous mirth of Dick Coomes and Nicholas Proverbs two Servingmen as it was lately played by the right honorable the Earl of Nottingham lord high admiral his servants by Henry Porter Gent Imprinted at London for William Ferbrand and are to be sold at his shop at the corner of Coleman street near Lothbury 1599


Old Fortunatus

As it was plaied before the Queenes <i>Maiestie this Christmas, by the Right</i> Honourable  the Earle of Nottingham, Lord high Admirall of  England his Seruants.

LONDON Printed by S. S. for William Aspley, dwelling in Paules Church-yard at the  signe of the Tygers head. 1600.

Feb 20, 1600: Entered to William Aspley: "A commedie called old Fortunatus in his newe lyuerie".

The pleasant comedy of Old Fortunatus as it was played before the Queen's Majesty this Christmas by the right honorable the Earl of Nottingham Lord high admiral of England his servants London printed by S.S. for William Aspley dwelling in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the Tiger's head 1600


Every Man Out of His Humor

<i>The Comicall  Satyre of</i> EVERY MAN OVT OF HIS HVMOR.

AS IT WAS  FIRST COMPOSED by the AUTHOR B. I.

<i>Containing  more than hath been Publickely Spoken or Acted</i>. With the seuerall Character of euery Person.

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

LONDON, Printed for <i>William Holme</i>, and are to  be sold at his Shop at Sarjeants Inne gate in Fleetstreet. 1600.

Publisher’s note on two endings of the play [A4v]; author's defense of original ending [R3r]

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

Greg writes that some copies of this edition are quartos and others quarto-form octavos [4° and (4°-form) 8°], but the "quarto-form octavos" are better described as large-paper quartos; see G.T. Tanselle, "The Concept of Format," <i>Studies in Bibliography</i> 53 (2000): 67-115.

The comical satire of every man out of his humor as it was first composed by the Author B.J. containing more than hath been publicly spoken or acted with the several character of every person non aliena meo pressi pede si propius stes te capient magis et decies repetita placebunt London printed for William Holme and are to be sold at his shop at sergeants' inn gate in Fleet Street 1600


Every Man Out of His Humor

AS IT WAS  FIRST COMPOSED by the Author B. I.

<i>Containing more than hath been publikely Spoken or Acted</i>. With the seuerall Character of euery Person.

LONDON, Printed  for William Holme, and are to be sold  at his shoppe at Sarieants Inne gate in Fleetstreet. 1600.

Publisher’s note on two endings of the play [A3r]; author's defense of original ending [Q3v]

The printer attributions are based on those in the Revels edition of the play edited by Helen Ostovich (Manchester UP, 2001) (3).

The comical satire of every man out of his humor as it was first composed by the Author B.J. containing more than hath been publicly spoken or acted with the several character of every person non aliena meo pressi pede si propius stes te capient magis et decies repetita placebunt London printed for William Holme and are to be sold at his shop at Sergeants' inn gate in Fleet street 1600


Every Man Out of His Humor

<i>The comicall Satyre of</i> EVERY MAN OVT OF HIS HVMOR.

As it was first composed by the Author B. I.

<i>Containing  more then hath been publikely spoken or acted</i>. With the seuerall Character of euery person.

Non aliena meo pressi pede | * si propius stes || Te capient magis | * & decies repetita placebunt.

LONDON, Printed for Nicholas Linge. 1600.

White, William; Simmes, Valentine (?); Stafford, Simon (?); Allde, Edward (?)

Greg suggests that this edition possibly "was produced some years after the date" in its imprint (<i>Bibliography</i>, 1:265), but Helen Ostovich in her Revels edition of the play (Manchester UP, 2001) argues that "no typographical evidence contradicts or throws doubt on the 1600 title-page date." The printer attributions are also based on her edition of the play (4).

The comical satire of every man out of his humor as it was first composed by the Author B.J. containing more than hath been publicly spoken or acted with the several character of every person non aliena meo pressi pede si propius stes te capient magis et decies repetita placebunt London printed for Nicholas Ling 1600


The Maid's Metamorphosis

<i>As it hath bene sundrie times Acted by the Children of Powles</i>.

LONDON Printed by Thomas Creede, for Richard Oliue, dwelling in long Lane. 1600.

Jul 24, 1600: Entered to Richard Oliffe: "Two Plaies or thinges. thone called the maides metamorphosis".
Nov 6, 1615: Transferred from the widow of Richard Oliffe to Philip Knight: "Maides metamorphosis."
Oct 18, 1617: Transferred from Philip Knight to Richard Hawkins: "two paie bookes followinge vizt. The Maides metamorphosis".
May 29, 1638: Transferred from the widow of Richard Hawkins to Robert Mead and Christopher Meredith: "The Maides Metamorphosis a play".
Jan 25, 1639: Transferred from Robert Mead and Christopher Meredith to William Leake (2): "The Maides metamorphosis. a Play."

The maid's metamorphosis as it hath been sundry times acted by the children of Paul's London printed by Thomas Creede for Richard Oliffe dwelling in long lane 1600


Henry the Fifth

THE CRONICLE History of Henry the fift, With his  battell fought at Agin Court in France.  Togither with Auntient Pistoll.

<i>As it  hath bene sundry times playd by the Right honorable the Lord Chamberlaine his  seruants</i>.

LONDON  Printed by <i>Thomas Creede</i>, for Tho. Millington,  and Iohn Busby.  And are to be sold at  his house in Carter Lane,  next the Powle head. 1600.

Aug 4, 1600(?): "Henry the ffift: / a booke ... to be staied".
Aug 14, 1600: Entered "These Copyes followinge beinge thinges formerlye printed & sett over to" Thomas Pavier: "The historye of Henrye the vth wth the battell of Agencourt".
Aug 4, 1626: Transferred from the widow of Thomas Pavier to Edward Brewster and Robert Bird: "The history of Hen: the fift, and the play of the same".
Nov 8, 1630: Transferred from Robert Bird to Richard Cotes: "Agincourt."

William Shakespeare: A Textual Companion dates the first production to 1598-1599; Annals dates it to 1599.

The chronicle history of Henry the fifth with his battle fought at Agincourt in France together with Ancient Pistol as it hath been sundry times played by the right honorable the lord chamberlain his servants London printed by Thomas Creede for Tho. Millington and John Busby and are to be sold at his house in Carter lane next the Paul head 1600


Henry the Fifth

THE CHRONICLE History of Henry the fift, With his  battell fought at Agin Court in France. Together with Auntient Pistoll.

LONDON  Printed by Thomas Creede, for Thomas Pauier,  and are to be sold at his house in Cornhill, at the signe of the Cat and  Parrets neare the Exchange. 1602.

The chronicle history of Henry the fifth with his battle fought at Agincourt in France together with Ancient Pistol as it hath been sundry times played by the right honorable the lord chamberlain his servants London printed by Thomas Creede for Thomas Pavier and are to be sold at his shop in Cornhill at the sign of the cat and Parrots near the Exchange 1602


Henry the Fifth

THE Chronicle History of Henry the fift, with his  battell fought at Agin Court in France.  Together with ancient Pistoll.

<i>As it  hath bene sundry times playd by the Right Honourable the Lord Chamberlaine his  Seruants</i>.

The imprint is false; the volume was actually printed in 1619 by William Jaggard for Thomas Pavier and apparently intended to form part of Pavier's Shakespeare collection of that year. William Shakespeare: A Textual Companion dates the first production to 1598-1599; Annals dates it to 1599.

The chronicle history of Henry the fifth with his battle fought at Agincourt in France together with Ancient Pistol as it hath been sundry times played by the right honorable the lord chamberlain his servants printed for T.P. 1608


1 Sir John Oldcastle

Wilson, Robert; Drayton, Michael; Munday, Anthony; Hathaway, Richard

The first part Of the true and honorable historie, of  the life of Sir <i>John Old-castle, the good</i> Lord  Cobham.

<i>As it  hath been lately acted by the right honorable the Earle of Notingham Lord high  Admirall of England  his seruants.</i>

LONDON  Printed by V. S. for Thomas Pauier, and are  to be solde at his shop at the signe of the Catte and Parrots neere the  Exchange. 1600.

Aug 11, 1600: Entered to Thomas Pavier: "The first parte of the history of the life. of Sr Iohn Oldcastell lord Cobham."
Aug 4, 1626: Transferred from the widow of Thomas Pavier to Edward Brewster and Robert Bird: "Sr Iohn old castle a play."
Nov 8, 1630: Transferred from Robert Bird to Richard Cotes: "Sr Iohn Oldcastle".

The first part of the true and honorable history of the life of Sir John Oldcastle the good lord Cobham as it hath been lately acted by the right honorable the Earl of Nottingham Lord high admiral of England his servants London printed by V.S. for Thomas Pavier and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Cat and Parrots near the Exchange 1600


1 Sir John Oldcastle

The first part Of the true & honorable history, of the Life of <i>Sir Iohn Old-castle, the good</i> Lord Cobham.

<i>As it hath bene lately acted by the Right honorable the Earle of Notingham Lord High Admirall of England, his Seruants.</i>

The imprint is false; the volume was actually printed in 1619 by William Jaggard for Thomas Pavier and apparently intended to form part of Pavier's Shakespeare collection of that year.

The first part of the true and honorable history of the life of Sir John Oldcastle the good lord Cobham as it hath been lately acted by the right honorable the Earl of Nottingham Lord high admiral of England his servants written by William Shakespeare London printed for T.P. 1600


2 Henry the Fourth

Gathering E exists in two states: leaves E3-E4 in Greg 167a(i) were replaced by a complete sheet of four leaves (E3-E6) in Greg 167a(ii), adding a passage to Act III. See also Greg

THE Second part of Henrie the fourth, continuing to  his death, and coronation of Henrie the fift. With the humours of sir Iohn Falstaffe,  and swaggering Pistoll.

<i>As it  hath been sundrie times publikely</i> acted by the right honourable, the Lord  Chamberlaine his seruants.

LONDON  Printed by V. S. for Andrew Wise, and William  Aspley. 1600.

Aug 23, 1600: Entered to Andrew Wise and William Aspley: "Twoo bookes. ... Thother the second parte of the history of kinge henry the iiijth wth the humors of Sr Iohn ffallstaff: Wrytten by mr Shakespere".

The second part of Henry the fourth continuing to his death and coronation of Henry the fifth with the humors of Sir John Falstaff and swaggering Pistol as it hath been sundry times publicly acted by the right honorable the lord chamberlain his servants written by William Shakespeare London printed by V.S. for Andrew Wise and William Aspley 1600


2 Henry the Fourth


Much Ado About Nothing

Aug 4, 1600(?): "The commedie of muche A doo about nothinge. / a booke / to be staied".
Aug 23, 1600: Entered to Andrew Wise and William Aspley: "Twoo bookes. the one called: Muche a Doo about nothinge. ... Wrytten by mr Shakespere".

Much ado about nothing as it hath been sundry times publicly acted by the right honorable the lord chamberlain his servants written by William Shakespeare London printed by V.S. for Andrew Wise and William Aspley 1600


The Wisdom of Doctor Dodypoll

<i>As it  hath bene sundrie times Acted by the Children of Powles</i>.

LONDON  Printed by Thomas Creede, for Richard Oliue,  dwelling in Long Lane. 1600.

<i>Imprinted at London by Thomas Creede, for Richard Oliue</i>, dwwelling in Long-lane. 1600. [H3v]

Oct 7, 1600: Entered to Richard Oliffe: "A booke called. The Wisdom of Doctor Dodepole Plaied by the Children of paules".
Jan 5, 1616: Transferred from the widow of Richard Oliffe to Henry Bell: "Dor Dodipoll".
Sep 4, 1638: Transferred from Henry Bell and Moses Bell to John Haviland and John Wright (1): "Saluo Iure Cuiuscunque. ... Docter Doddipoll. a Play."

The wisdom of Doctor Dodypoll as it hath been sundry times acted by the children of Paul's London printed by Thomas Creede for Richard Oliffe dwelling in Long Lane 1600


A Midsummer Night's Dream

As it hath beene sundry times publickely acted, by the Right honourable,  the Lord Chamberlaine his seruants.

Imprinted at London, for Thomas Fisher, and are to be  soulde at his shoppe, at the Signe of the White Hart, in Fleetestreete. 1600.

Oct 8, 1600: Entered to Thomas Fisher: "A booke called A mydsommer nightes dreame".

William Shakespeare: A Textual Companion dates the first production to 1595; Annals dates it to 1596.

A midsummer night's dream as it hath been sundry times publicly acted by the right honorable the lord chamberlain his servants written by William Shakespeare imprinted at London for Thomas Fisher and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the White Hart in Fleet Street 1600


A Midsummer Night's Dream

As it hath beene sundry times publikely acted, by the Right Honourable,  the Lord Chamberlaine his seruants.

The imprint is false; the volume was actually printed in 1619 by William Jaggard for Thomas Pavier and apparently intended to form part of Pavier's Shakespeare collection of that year. William Shakespeare: A Textual Companion dates the first production to 1595; Annals dates it to 1596.

A midsummer night's dream as it hath been sundry times publicly acted by the right honorable the lord chamberlain his servants written by William Shakespeare printed by James Roberts 1600


The Weakest Goeth to the Wall

As it  hath bene sundry times plaide by the right honourable Earle of Oxenford, Lord great Chamberlaine of England his seruants.

Oct 23, 1600: Entered to Richard Oliffe: "a booke called, the weakest goethe to the walles".
Nov 6, 1615: Transferred from the widow of Richard Oliffe to Philip Knight: "The weakest to the wall."
Oct 18, 1617: Transferred from Philip Knight to Richard Hawkins: "theis two plaie bookes followinge viztt. ... the weakest goes to the wall".
May 29, 1638: Transferred from the widow of Richard Hawkins to Robert Mead and Christopher Meredith: "The weakest goes to the wall a play".
Jan 25, 1639: Transferred from Robert Mead and Christopher Meredith to William Leake (2): "The weakest goes to the wall a Play."

The weakest goeth to the wall as it hath been sundry times played by the right honorable Earl of Oxford lord great Chamberlain of England his servants London printed by Thomas Creede for Richard Oliffe dwelling in Long Lane 1600


The Weakest Goeth to the Wall

As it  hath been sundry times plaid by the right honourable Earle of Oxenford, Lord great Chamberlaine of England his seruants.

LONDON, Printed by G. P. for Richard Hawkins, and are to be sold at his shop in Chancery-Lane, neere Serieants Inne. 1618. [var.: "sould"; "Serieants"]

The weakest goeth to the wall as it hath been sundry times played by the right honorable Earl of Oxford Lord great Chamberlain of England his servants London printed by G.P. for Richard Hawkins and are to be sold at his shop in Chancery lane near Sergeants' inn 1618


The Merchant of Venice (The Jew of Venice)

The most excellent Historie of the Merchant of Venice. With the extreame  crueltie of Shylocke the Iewe towards  the sayd Merchant, in cutting a iust pound of his flesh: and the obtayning of Portia by the choyse of three chests.

<i>As it  hath beene diuers times acted by the Lord Chamberlaine his Seruants</i>.

AT LONDON,  Printed by <i>I. R.</i> for Thomas Heyes,  and are to be sold in Paules Church-yard, at the signe of the Greene Dragon.  1600.

Jul 22, 1598: Entered to James Roberts: "a booke of the Marchaunt of Venyce or otherwise called the Iewe of Venyce./ Prouided that yt bee not prynted by the said Iames Robertes; or anye other whatsoeuer wthout lycence first had from the Right honorable the lord Chamberlen".
Oct 28, 1600: Transferred from James Roberts to Thomas Hayes: "A booke called the booke of the merchant of Venyce".
Jul 8, 1619: Transferred from Thomas Hayes decd. to Lawrence Hayes: "A play Called The Marchant of Venice".
Oct 17, 1657: Transferred from the widow of Lawrence Hayes and Jane Graisby to William Leake (2): "the Booke or Copie called The Merchant of Venice a Play written by William Shakespeare Gentleman".

The most excellent history of the merchant of Venice with the extreme cruelty of Shylock the Jew towards the said merchant in cutting a just pound of his flesh and the obtaining of Portia by the choice of three chests as it hath been divers times acted by the lord chamberlain his servants written by William Shakespeare at London printed By J.R. for Thomas Hayes and are to be sold in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the Green Dragon 1600


THE EXCELLENT Historie of the Merchant of Venice. With the extreme cruelty of Shylocke the Iew towards the saide Merchant, in cutting  a iust pound of his flesh. And the  obtaining of Portia, by the  choyse of three Caskets.

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

The excellent history of the merchant of Venice with the extreme cruelty of Shylock the Jew towards the said merchant in cutting a just pound of his flesh and the obtaining of Portia by the choice of three caskets written by W. Shakespeare printed by J. Roberts 1600


There are two issues of this edition: Greg 172e(i) contains the original title leaf dated 1637; Greg 172e(ii) contains a cancel title leaf dated 1652, and adds an advertisement for books "Printed and solde by William Leake" [A1v]. See also Greg

The most excellent Historie of the Merchant of VENICE.  With the extreame crueltie of Shylocke the Iewe towards the said Merchant, in cutting a just pound of his flesh: and  the obtaining of PORTIA by the  choice of three Chests.

As it  hath beene divers times acted by the <i>Lord  Chamberlaine his Servants</i>.

LONDON,  Printed by M. P. for Laurence Hayes, and are to be sold at his Shop on Fleetbridge. 1637.

The most excellent history of the merchant of Venice with the extreme cruelty of Shylock the Jew towards the said merchant in cutting a just pound of his flesh and the obtaining of Portia by the choice of three chests as it hath been divers times acted by the lord chamberlain his servants written by William Shakespeare London printed by M.P. for Lawrence Hayes and are to be sold at his shop on Fleet bridge 1637


The most excellent HISTORIE OF THE Merchant of  Venice: With the extreame cruelty of Shylocke the Jew towards the said Merchant, in  cutting a just pound of his flesh: and the obtaining of Portia by the choyce of three Chests.

As it hath been diverse times acted by the <i>Lord Chamberlaine his Servants</i>.

LONDON: Printed  for William Leake, and are to be  solde at his shop at the signe of the Crown in Fleetstreet, between the two Temple Gates.  1652.

Advertisement for books "Printed and solde by William Leake" (including six plays) [A1v]

The most excellent history of the merchant of Venice with the extreme cruelty of Shylock the Jew towards the said merchant in cutting a just pound of his flesh and the obtaining of Portia by the choice of three chests as it hath been divers times acted by the lord chamberlain his servants written by William Shakespeare London printed for William Leake and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the crown in Fleet street between the two temple gates 1652


Summer's Last Will and Testament

A PLEASANT Comedie, called Summers last will and <i>Testament</i>.

Imprinted at London  by Simon Stafford, for Walter Burre. 1600. [var.: "Water"]

Oct 28, 1600: Entered to Cuthbert Burby and Walter Burre: "A booke called Sommers laste Will and testamt presented by Will Sommers".
Oct 16, 1609: Transferred from the widow of Cuthbert Burby to William Welby (any indirect dealing to render entrance void): "her parte wth mr Burre in Summers last will & testamt".
Mar 2, 1618: Transferred from William Welby to Thomas Snodham: "Sommers last will and testamente his parte."
Feb 23, 1626: Transferred from the widow of Thomas Snodham to William Stansby: "Sommers last will & testamt. his [sic] parte".

A pleasant comedy called summer's last will and testament written by Thomas Nashe Imprinted at London by Simon Stafford for Walter Burre 1600


Look About You

A PLEASANT COMMODIE, <i>CALLED</i> Looke about you.

As it was lately played by the right honourable  the Lord High Admirall his seruaunts

L<small>ONDON</small>, Printed  for William Ferbrand, and are to be solde at his shop at the signe of the Crowne neere Guild-hall gate. 1600.

A pleasant comedy called look about you as it was lately played by the right honorable the lord high admiral his servants London printed for William Ferbrand and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Crown near Guildhall gate 1600


The Shoemaker's Holiday, or The Gentle Craft

THE SHOMAKERS Holiday.  OR <i>The Gentle Craft</i>. With the  humorous life of Simon Eyre, shoomaker, and Lord Maior of London.

As it was acted before the Queenes most  excellent Maiestie on New-yeares day at night last, by the right honourable the  Earle of Notingham, Lord high Admirall of England, his seruants.

Printed by Valentine Sims dwelling at the foote of  Adling hill, neer Bainards   Castle, at the signe of  the White Swanne, and are there to be sold. 1600.

Epistle to: "To all good Fellowes, Professors of the Gentle Craft; of what degree soeuer"; from: unsigned [A3r]

"The first Three-mans Song" [A3v]; "The second Three-mans Song" [A4r]

Apr 19, 1610: Transferred from Valentine Simmes to John Wright (1): "A booke called, the shoomakers holyday or the gentle crafte ... It is agreed that Valentyne Symms shall haue the workmanshipp of the printinge thereof, for the vse of the sayd Iohn wrighte, during his lyfe, yf he haue a printinge house of his owne".
Jun 27, 1646: Transferred from John Wright (1) to Edward Wright: "The Shoemakers holiday. a play."
Apr 4, 1655: Transferred from Edward Wright to William Gilbertson: "A Play called The Shooemakers Holiday or the Gentle Craft."

The shoemaker's holiday or the gentle craft with the humorous life of Simon Eyre shoemaker and lord mayor of London as it was acted before the queen's most excellent majesty on new year's day at night last by the right honorable the Earl of Nottingham lord high admiral of England his servants printed by Valentine Simmes dwelling at the foot of addling hill near Baynard's castle at the sign of the white swan and are there to be sold 1600


THE SHOOMAKERS Holy-day. OR The Gentle Craft. With the humorous life of Simon Eyre, shoomaker, and Lord Mayor of London. [var.: "SHOMAKERS"]

AT LONDON  Printed by G. Eld, for I. Wright, and  are to be sold at his shop in Newgate-market, neere Christ Church  gate. 1610.

The shoemaker's holiday or the gentle craft with the humorous life of Simon Eyre shoemaker and lord mayor of London as it was acted before the queen's most excellent majesty on new year's day at night last by the right honorable the Earl of Nottingham lord high admiral of England his servants at London printed by G. Eld for J. Wright and are to be sold at his shop in Newgate market near Christ church gate 1610


THE SHOOMAKERS HOLY-DAY. OR The Gentle Craft. With the humorous life of Simon Eyre, shoomaker, and Lord Mayor of London.

As it was acted before the Queenes most excellent Maiestie on New-yeares day at night, by the right Honourable Earle of Notingham, Lord high  Admirall of England, his Seruants.

AT LONDON,  Printed for Iohn Wright, and are to  be sold at his Shop at the signe of the Bible  without New-gate 1618.

Epistle to: "To all good Fellowes, Professors of the Gentle Craft; of what degree soeuer"; from: unsigned [A2r]

"The first Three-mans Song" [A2v]; "The Second Three-mans Song" [A3r]

The shoemaker's holiday or the gentle craft with the humorous life of Simon Eyre shoemaker and lord mayor of London as it was acted before the Queen's most excellent majesty on new year's day at night by the right honorable Earl of Nottingham lord high admiral of England his servants at London printed for John Wright and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Bible without Newgate 1618


As it was acted before the Queenes most excellent Maiestie on New yeares day at night, by the right Honourable Earle of Nottingham, Lord high Admirall of England, his Seruants.

LONDON,  Printed for <i>Iohn Wright</i>, and are to  be sold at his Shop without New-gate. 1624.

The shoemaker's holiday or the gentle craft with the humorous life of Simon Eyre shoemaker and lord mayor of London as it was acted before the Queen's most excellent majesty on new year's day at night by the right honorable Earl of Nottingham lord high admiral of England his servants London printed for John Wright and are to be sold at his shop without Newgate 1624


THE Shoo-makers Holy-day. OR THE GENTLE CRAFT. With the  humorous life of SIMON EYRE,  Shoo-maker, and Lord Mayor of LONDON.

As it was acted before the Queenes most  excellent Majesty on New yeares day at night, by the right Honourable Earle of  Nottingham, Lord high Admirall of  England, his Servants.

LONDON,  Printed for <i>Iohn Wright</i>, and are to  be sold at his Shop without Newgate. 1631.

"The first Three-mans Song" [A2v]; "The second Three-mans Song" [A3r]

The shoemaker's holiday or the gentle craft with the humorous life of Simon Eyre shoemaker and lord mayor of London as it was acted before the Queen's most excellent majesty on new year's day at night by the right honorable Earl of Nottingham lord high admiral of England his servants London printed for John Wright and are to be sold at his shop without newgate 1631


THE Shoomakers Holiday, OR THE GENTLE-CRAFT. With the  humorous life of Simon Eyre, Shooe-maker, and Lord Maior of LONDON.

As it was Acted before the Queens most  excellent Majesty on New-years-day at night, by the right Honorable Earle of Nottingham, Lord high Admiral of England, his Servants.

LONDON: Printed  for W. Gilbertson at the sign of the  Bible in GiItspur-street without Newgate, 1657.

The shoemaker's holiday or the gentle craft with the humorous life of Simon Eyre shoemaker and lord mayor of London as it was acted before the Queen's most excellent majesty on new year's day at night by the right honorable Earl of Nottingham lord high admiral of England his servants London printed for W. Gilbertson at the sign of the Bible in Giltspur street without Newgate 1657


Every Man in His Humor

As it hath beene sundry times publickly acted by the right Honorable the Lord Chamberlaine his seruants.

<i>Quod non dant  proceres, dabit Histrio. Haud tamen inuidias vati, quem pulpita pascunt</i>.

Imprinted at London  for Walter Burre, and are to be sould at his shoppe in Paules  Church-yarde. 1601.

"The number and names of the Actors" [A2r]

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

Attribution of Richard Read as printer from Adrian Weiss, "Casting Compositors, Foul Cases, and Skeletons: Printing in Middleton's Age," in <i>Thomas Middleton and Early Modern Textual Culture: A Companion to the Collected Works</i>, gen. ed. Gary Taylor and John Lavagnino (Oxford: Clarendon, 2007), 195-225, 196.

Every man in his humor as it hath been sundry times publicly acted by the right honorable the lord chamberlain his servants written by Ben. Jonson Quod non dant proceres dabit histrio haud tamen invideas vati quem pulpita pascunt imprinted at London for Walter Burre and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard 1601


Jack Drum's Entertainment (Katherine and Pasquil)

Iacke Drums Entertainment: OR THE COMEDIE Of Pasquill and Katherine.

<i>As it  hath bene sundry times plaide by the Children of Powles</i>.

AT LONDON  Printed for Richard Oliue, dwelling in Long  Lane. 1601.

"The names of all the men and Women, that Act this Play" [I3v]

Sep 8, 1600: Entered to Felix Norton: "a booke Called Iohn Drums enterteynment A commedy as yt hathe ben diuerse tymes Acted by the Children of Paules".
Oct 23, 1600: Transferred from Felix Norton to Richard Oliffe: "A booke called Iohn Dromes enterteinement as yt hathe ben Acted by the Children of paules".
Nov 6, 1615: Transferred from the widow of Richard Oliffe to Philip Knight: "Iacke drumes Intertaynement".

Jack drum's entertainment or the comedy of Pasquil and Katherine as it hath been sundry times played by the children of Paul's at London printed for Richard Oliffe dwelling in long lane 1601


There are two issues of this edition: Greg 177b(i) contains the original title leaf dated 1616, with the statement that play is "Newly corrected" and the imprint listing Stansby as printer and Knight as publisher; Greg 177b(ii) contains a cancel title leaf dated 1618, which is printed in black and red, adds a woodcut image, replaces "Newly corrected" with "The Actors 12. men, and 4. women," and lists Fosbrooke as publisher. See also Greg

IACKE DRVMS Entertainement, OR THE COMEDIE OF PASQVIL AND KATHERINE. ... Newly corrected.

<i>As it  hath beene sundry times plaid by the Children of Powles</i>.

LONDON,  Printed by W. Stansby, for Philip  Knight, and are to be sold at his shop in Chancery-Lane, ouer against the  Roles. 1616.

"The names of all the Men and Women, that act this Play" [I4v]

Jack drum's entertainment or the comedy of Paquil and Katherine as it hath been sundry times played by the children of Paul's newly corrected London printed by W. Stansby for Philip Knight and are to be sold at his shop in Chancery lane over against the rolls 1616


IACKE DRVMS Entertainment.  OR THE COMEDIE OF PASQVIL AND KATHERINE.

As it hath beene sundry times Playd, by the Children of Powles.  The  Actors 12. men, and 4. women.

LONDON  Printed for Nathanaell Fosbrooke. 1618.

Woodcut of an extravagantly dressed man on title page

Jack Drum's entertainment or the comedy of Paquil and Katherine as it hath been sundry times played by the children of Paul's the actors 12. men and 4. women London printed for Nathaniel Fosbrooke 1618


Love's Metamorphosis

Children of Paul's (first); Children of the Chapel (second)

LOVES METAMORPHOSIS. <i>A</i> Wittie and Courtly Pastorall,

First playd by the Children of Paules, and now  by the Children of the Chappell.

LONDON Printed for William Wood, dwelling at the West end of Paules, at the signe of Time. 1601.

Nov 25, 1600: Entered to William Wood: "A booke Called Loves metamorphesis wrytten by mr Iohn Lylly and playd by the Children of Paules".

Love's metamorphosis a witty and courtly pastoral written by Mr. John Lyly first played by the children of Paul's and now by the children of the Chapel London printed for William Wood dwelling at the west end of Paul's at the sign of Time 1601


The Downfall of Robert, Earl of Huntingdon (1 Robin Hood)

THE DOWNFALL OF ROBERT, Earle of Huntington, AFTERWARD CALLED Robin Hood of merrie  Sherwodde: with his loue to chaste  Matilda, the Lord Fitzwaters daughter,  afterwardes his faire Maide Marian.

<i>Acted by  the Right Honourable, the Earle of </i>Notingham, Lord high Admirall of <i>England, his seruants</i>.

Imprinted at London,  for <i>William Leake</i>, 1601.

Dec 1, 1600: Entered to William Leake (1): "the downe falle of Robert Erle of Huntingdone after Called Robin Hood".
Feb 16, 1617: Transferred from William Leake (1) to William Barrett: "Death and Downefall of robin Hoode".
Mar 8, 1620: Transferred from William Barrett to John Parker: "Death and downefall of Robin hood".
Sep 4, 1638: Transferred from John Parker to John Haviland and John Wright (1): "Death & Downefall of Robyn Hood."

The downfall of Robert Earl of Huntingdon afterward called robin hood of merry Sherwood with his love to chaste Matilda the lord Fitzwater's daughter afterwards his fair maid Marian acted by the right honorable the Earl of Nottingham lord high admiral of England his servants imprinted at London for William Leake 1601


The Death of Robert, Earl of Huntingdon (2 Robin Hood)

THE DEATH OF ROBERT, EARLE OF HVNTINGTON. OTHERWJSE CALLED Robin Hood of merrie  Sherwodde: with the lamentable Tragedie  of chaste MATILDA, his faire  maid MARIAN, poysoned at Dunmowe by King IOHN.

Acted by  the Right Honourable, the Earle of Notingham, Lord high Admirall of England, his seruants.

Dec 1, 1600: Entered to William Leake (1): "the death of Robert Erle of Huntingdone with the lamentable trogidye of Chaste Mathilda".
Feb 16, 1617: Transferred from William Leake (1) to William Barrett: "Death and Downefall of robin Hoode".
Mar 8, 1620: Transferred from William Barrett to John Parker: "Death and downefall of Robin hood".
Sep 4, 1638: Transferred from John Parker to John Haviland and John Wright (1): "Death & Downefall of Robyn Hood."

The death of Robert Earl of Huntingdon otherwise called robin hood of merry Sherwood with the lamentable tragedy of chaste Matilda his fair maid Marian poisoned at Dunmow by King John acted by the right honorable the Earl of Nottingham lord high admiral of England his servants Imprinted at London for William Leake 1601


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

The preliminaries exist in three states: Greg 181a(i) does not contain a dedication; Greg 181 a(ii) contains one of two special dedications. See also Greg

THE FOVNTAINE <i>OF  SELFE-LOVE.  Or</i> CYNTHIAS REVELS.

As it hath beene sundry times priuately acted in the Black-Friers by the Children of her Maiesties Chappell.

Quod non dant Proceres, dabit Histrio. Haud tamen inuideas vati, quem pulpita  pascunt.

Imprinted at London  for Walter Burre, and are to be solde at his shop in Paules Church-yard, at  the signe of the Flower de-Luce and Crowne. 1601.

"Ad Lectorem. | Nasutum volo, nolo polyposum." [A2r]

"The number and names of the Actors" [A1v]

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

The fountain of self-love or Cynthia's revels as it hath been sundry times privately acted in the Blackfriars by the children of her majesty's chapel written by Ben Jonson Quod non dant procures dabit histrio haud tamen invideas vati quem pulpita pascunt imprinted at London for Walter Burre and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the flower-de-luce and Crown 1601


One of two special dedications has been inserted after title leaf: Dedication to: William Camden (historian and herald); from Ben Jonson [A1+1r]. Or: Dedicatory verses, headed "Author ad Librum," to: Lucy (Harington) Russell, Countess of Bedford; from Ben Jonson [A1+1r].


Two Lamentable Tragedies

Two Lamentable Tragedies.  The one, of the murther of Maister Beech a Chaundler in Thames-streete, and his boye, done by Thomas Merry.  The  other of a young childe murthered in a Wood by two Ruffins, with the consent of his Vnckle.

LONDON Printed for Mathew Lawe, and are to be solde at his shop in Paules Church-yarde neere vnto S. Austines gate, at the signe of the Foxe. 1601.

<i>FINIS. Rob. Yarington.</i> Laud Deo. [K3v]

Two lamentable tragedies the one of the murder of master Beech a Chandler in Thames Street and his boy done by Thomas Merry the other of a young child murdered in a Wood by two Ruffians with the consent of his uncle by Rob. Yarington London printed for Matthew Law and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard near unto St. Augustine's gate at the sign of the fox 1601


Il Pastor Fido, or The Faithful Shepherd

Dymock, John (?); Guarini, Giovanni Battista

IL PASTOR FIDO: <i>OR The faithfull Shepheard</i>.

Translated out of Italian into <i>English</i>.

LONDON <i>Printed for Simon Waterson</i>. 1602.

Verses to: Edward Dymoke (Royal Champion to Queen Elizabeth I); from: Samuel Daniel [A1v]. Verses to: Edward Dymoke (Royal Champion to Queen Elizabeth I); from: "the Translator" [A1v]. Verses to: Edward Dymoke (Royal Champion to Queen Elizabeth I); from: Simon Waterson [A2r].

Sep 16, 1601: Entered to Simon Waterson: "a booke called the faythfull Shepheard".<br />Sep 6, 1633: Transferred from Simon Waterson to William Sheares (1): "the booke called Il Pastor ffido. or the faithfull Sheapard &c".

Il Pastor Fido or the faithful Shepherd translated out of Italian into English London Printed for Simon Waterson 1602


Antonio's Revenge (2 Antonio and Mellida)

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

ANTONIOS Reuenge. <i>The  Second part</i>.

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

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

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

Greg calls this edition a quarto and quarto-form octavo [4° and (4°-form) 8°], but it is better described as a quarto printed on sheets of two different sizes; see G.T. Tanselle, "The Concept of Format," <i>Studies in Bibliography</i> 53 (2000): 67-115. The bookseller attribution is from STC.

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


Poetaster, or The Arraignment

As it hath beene sundry times priuately acted in the Blacke Friers, by the children of her Maiesties Chappell.

<i>Et mihi de nullo fama rubore placet.</i>

LONDON Printed for M. L. and are to be sould in Saint Dunstans Church-yarde. 1602.

"Ad lectorem" (in Latin) [A1v]; "To the Reader" [N1v]

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

Poetaster or the arraignment as it hath need sundry times privately acted in the blackfriars by the children of her majesty's chapel composed by Ben Jonson Et mihi de nullo fama rubore placet London printed for M.L. and are to be sold in Saint Dunstan's churchyard 1602


The Merry Wives of Windsor

A Most pleasant and excellent conceited Comedy, of Sir Iohn Falstaffe, and the merry Wiues of Windsor. With the swaggering vaine of  Ancient Pistoll, and Corporall Nym.

Printed for <i>Arthur Johnson</i>, 1619.

Jan 18, 1602: Entered to John Busby (1): "A booke called. An excellent & pleasant conceited commedie of Sr Io ffaulstof and the merry wyves of windesor".
Jan 18, 1602: Transferred from John Busby (1) to Arthur Johnson: "A booke Called an excellent and pleasant conceyted Comedie of Sir Iohn ffaulstafe and the merye wyves of windsor".
Jan 29, 1630: Transferred from Arthur Johnson to Richard Meighen: "The merry Wives of Winsor".
Nov 7, 1646: Transferred from Mercy Meighen, the widow of Richard Meighen, to herself and George Bedell: "The Merry Wiues of Windsor a play."

This volume was apparently intended to form part of Thomas Pavier's 1619 Shakespeare collection. Pavier may have worked out some financial arrangement with Arthur Johnson, who owned the copy, since his name appears in the imprint.

A most pleasant and excellent conceited comedy of Sir John Falstaff and the merry wives of Windsor with the swaggering vain of ancient Pistol and Corporal Nym written by W. Shakespeare printed for Arthur Johnson 1619


IL PASTOR FIDO: OR, THE FAITHFVLL Shepheard.

LONDON,  Printed by Aug. Matth. for William Sheares, at the signe of the Harrow in Britaines  Burse. 1633.

"The Epistle Dedicatorie" to: Charles Dymock, Royal Champion to King James VI and I; from: John Waterson [A3v]. Verses to: Edward Dymock, Royal Champion to Queen Elizabeth I; from: Samuel Daniel [A5r]. Verses to: Edward Dymock, Royal Champion to Queen Elizabeth I; from: "the Translator" [A5v].

Il Pastor Fido or the faithful Shepherd translated out of Italian into English London printed by Aug. Matth. for William Sheares at the sign of the Harrow in Britain's Burse 1633


Antonio and Mellida

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

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

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

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

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


The Merry Wives of Windsor

A Most pleasaunt and excellent conceited Comedie, of  Syr Iohn Falstaffe, and the merrie Wiues of Windsor. Entermixed with sundrie variable and pleasing humors, of Syr Hugh the Welch Knight, Iustice Shallow, and his wise Cousin M. Slender. With the swaggering vaine of Auncient Pistoll, and Corporall Nym.

As it hath bene diuers times Acted by the right Honorable my Lord Chamberlaines seruants. Both before her Maiestie, and else-where.

LONDON Printed by T. C. for Arthur Iohnson, and are to be sold at his shop in Powles Church-yard, at the signe of the Flower de Leuse and the Crowne. 1602.

A most pleasant and excellent conceited comedy of Sir John Falstaff and the merry wives of Windsor intermixed with sundry variable and pleasing humors of sir Hugh the Welsh Knight Justice Shallow and his wise Cousin Mr. Slender with the swaggering vain of Ancient Pistol and corporal Nym by William Shakespeare as it hath been divers times acted by the right honorable my lord chamberlain's servants both before her majesty and elsewhere London printed by T.C. for Arthur Johnson and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the flower-de-luce and the Crown 1602


The Merry Wives of Windsor

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR.   With the humours of Sir Iohn  Falstaffe, As also the swaggering vaine of Ancient Pistoll, and Corporall Nym. ... Newly corrected.

LONDON: Printed  by T. H. for R. Meighen, and are to be sold at his Shop, next to the  Middle-Temple Gate, and in S. Dunstans Church-yard  in Fleet-street, 1630.

The merry wives of Windsor with the humors of Sir John Falstaff as also the swaggering vain of ancient Pistol and corporal Nym written by William Shakespeare newly corrected London printed by T.H. for R. Meighen and are to be sold at his shop next to the middle temple gate and in St. Dunstan's Churchyard in Fleet street 1630


Blurt, Master Constable, or The Spaniard's Night Walk

BLVRT Master-Constable.  OR <i>The Spaniards Night-walke</i>.

<i>As it hath bin sundry times priuately</i> acted by the Children of Paules.

[in single column]  --- Patresq; seueri. | Fronde comas vincti cænant, et carmina dictant.

LONDON, Printed  for Henry Rockytt, and are to be  solde at the long shop vnder S. Mildreds Church in the Poultry. 1602.

Jun 7, 1602: Entered to Edward Allde: "A Booke called Blurt Mr Constable."

Blurt master constable or the Spaniard's night walk as it hath been sundry times privately acted by the children of Paul's patresque severi fronde comas vincti caenant et carmina dictant London printed for Henry Rocket and are to be sold at the long shop under St. Mildred's Church in the Poultry 1602


Thomas Lord Cromwell

THE True Chronicle Historie of the whole life and  death of Thomas Lord Cromwell.

As it hath beene sundrie times publikely Acted by the Right Honorable the  Lord Chamberlaine his Seruants.

Imprinted at London for <i>William Iones</i>, and are to be solde at his house neere Holburne conduict, at the signe of the Gunne. 1602.

Aug 11, 1602: Entered to William Cotton: "A booke called the lyfe & Deathe of the Lord Cromwell as yt was lately Acted by the Lord Chamberleyn his servantes".
Dec 16, 1611: Transferred from William Jones (2) to John Brown (1): "one other booke called, the lyfe & death of the Lo: Cromwell, by W: S."
Feb 16, 1617: Transferred from William Cotton decd. to William Barrett: "Life and death of lord Cromwell".
Apr 3, 1626: Transferred from the widow of William Barrett to John Parker: "Life and Death of lo. Cromwell".
Sep 4, 1638: Transferred from John Parker to John Haviland and John Wright (1): "Saluo Iure cuiuscunque. ... Life & Death of Lo: Cromwell".

The true chronicle history of the whole life and death of Thomas Lord Cromwell as it hath been sundry times publicly acted by the right honorable the lord chamberlain his servants written by W.S. imprinted at London for William Jones and are to be sold at his house near Holborn conduit at the sign of the Gun 1602


Thomas Lord Cromwell

As it hath beene sundry times publikely Acted  by the Kings Maiesties Seruants.

LONDON: Printed by THOMAS SNODHAM. 1613.

The true chronicle history of the whole life and death of Thomas Lord Cromwell as it hath been sundry times publicly acted by the king's majesty's servants written by W.S. London printed by Thomas Snodham 1613


The Contention between Liberality and Prodigality

A PLEASANT COMEDIE, Shewing the contention betweene <i>Liberalitie and Prodigalitie</i>.

LONDON  Printed by Simon Stafford, for George  Vincent: and are to be sold at the signe of the Hand in hand in Wood-street  ouer against S. Michaels Church. 1602.

A pleasant comedy showing the contention between Liberality and Prodigality as it was played before her majesty London Printed by Simon Stafford for George Vincent and are to be sold at the sign of the Hand in hand in Wood street over against St. Michael's Church 1602


How a Man May Choose a Good Wife from a Bad

A PLEASANT conceited Comedie, Wherein is shewed how a  man may chuse a good Wife from a bad.

As it hath bene sundry times Acted by the Earle of Worcesters Seruants.

LONDON  Printed for Mathew Lawe, and are to be solde  at his shop in Paules Church-yard, neare vnto S. Augustines gate, at the signe  of the Foxe. 1602.

A pleasant conceited comedy wherein is showed how a man may choose a good wife from a bad as it hath been sundry times acted by the Earl of Worcester's servants London printed for Matthew Law and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard near unto St. Augustine's gate at the sign of the Fox 1602


A PLEASANT conceited Comedie, wherein is shewed, how a man may choose a  good Wife from a bad.

<i>As it hath beene sundry times acted, by</i> the Earle of Worcesters seruants.

LONDON, Printed for Mathew Law, and are to be sold at his shop in Paules Church-yard, neare vnto St. Augustines gate, at the signe of the Foxe. 1605.

A pleasant conceited comedy wherein is showed how a man may choose a good wife from a bad as it hath been sundry times acted by the Earl of Worcester's servants London printed for Matthew Law and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard near unto St. Augustine's gate at the sign of the Fox 1605


A PLEASANT conceited Comedie, wherein is shewed, how a man may choose a good wife from a bad.

As it hath beene sundry times acted by the Earle of Worcesters seruants.

LONDON, Printed for Mathew Law, and are to be sold at his shop in Paules Church-yard, neere vnto S. Augustines gate, at the signe of the Foxe. 1608.

A pleasant conceited comedy wherein is showed how a man may choose a good wife from a bad as it hath been sundry times acted by the Earl of Worcester's servants London printed for Matthew Law and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard near unto St. Augustine's gate at the sign of the Fox 1608


A PLEASANT conceited Comedie, wherein is shewed, how  a man may choose a good Wife from a badde.

<i>As it hath been sundry times acted by the Earle of Worcesters seruants</i>

LONDON. Printed for Matthew Law, and are to be sold at his shop in Paules Church-yard, neere vnto S. Augustines gate, at the signe of the Fox. 1614.

A pleasant conceited comedy wherein is showed how a man may choose a good wife from a bad as it hath been sundry times acted by the Earl of Worcester's servants London printed for Matthew Law and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard near unto St. Augustine's gate at the sign of the Fox 1614


A PLEASANT CONCEITED COmedy, wherein is shewed, how a man may choose a good Wife from a bad.

<i>As it hath been sundry times acted by the Earle of Worcesters Seruants</i>.

LONDON, Printed for Mathew Law, and are to be sold at his shop in Paules Church-yard, neere vnto S. Augustines gate, at the signe of the Foxe. 1621.

A pleasant conceited comedy wherein is showed how a man may choose a good wife from a bad as it hath been sundry times acted by the Earl of Worcester's servants London printed for Matthew Law and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Churchyard near unto St. Augustine's gate at the sign of the Fox 1621


A PLEASANT CONCEITED COmedy, wherein is shewed, how a man may choose a good wife from a bad.

<i>As it hath beene sundry times acted by the Earle of Worcesters Seruants</i>.

LONDON. Printed by I. N. and are to be sould by Hugh Perrie, at his shoppe at the signe of the Harrow, in Brittains Burse. 1630.

A pleasant conceited comedy wherein is showed how a man may choose a good wife from a bad as it hath been sundry times acted by the Earl of Worcester's servants London printed by J.N. and are to be sold by Hugh Perry at his shop at the sign of the Harrow in Britain's Burse 1630


A PLEASANT CONCEITED COMEDY, WHEREIN IS SHEWED, HOW A  MAN MAY CHOOSE A GOOD WIFE FROM A BAD.

<i>As it hath beene sundry times acted by the Earle of Worcesters Servants</i>.

A pleasant conceited comedy wherein is showed how a man may choose a good wife from a bad as it hath been sundry times acted by the Earl of Worcester's servants London printed by John Norton 1634


A Larum for London, or The Siege of Antwerp

A LARVM FOR LONDON, OR THE SIEDGE OF ANTWERPE.  With the ventrous actes and valorous deeds of the lame Soldier.

As it hath been playde by the right Honorable the Lord Charberlaine his Seruants.

LONDON,  Printed for William Ferbrand, and are to bee sold at his shop in Popes-head  Alley, ouer against the Tauerne doore, neere the Royall-Exchange. 1602.

May 29, 1600: Entered to James Roberts: "the Allarum to london, provided that yt be not printed wthout further Aucthoritie". (Also in note of my Lord Chamberlain's men's plays entered: "Allarum to London".)

A larum for London or the siege of Antwerp with the venturous acts and valorous deeds of the lame soldier as it hath been played by the right honorable the lord chamberlain his servants London printed for William ferbrand and are to be sold at his shop in Pope's head alley over against the tavern door near the royal exchange 1602


Satiromastix, or The Untrussing of the Humorous Poet

Children of Paul's (second);Lord Chamberlain's (Hunsdon's) Men

The title page exists in two states: Greg 195a(*) lists "E. A." as printer; Greg 195a(†) does not. See also Greg

Satiro--mastix. OR <i>The vntrussing of the Humo</i>rous Poet.

<i>As it hath bin presented publikely</i>, by the Right Honorable, the Lord Chamberlaine his Seruants; and priuately, by the Children of Paules.

Non recito cuiquam nisi Amicis idq; coactus.

LONDON, Printed by E. A. for Edward White, and are to be solde at his shop, neere the little North doore of Paules Church, at the signe of the Gun. 1602.

"Ad Lectorem" (actually a list of errata) [A4v]

"Ad Detractorem" [A2r]; "To the World" [A3r]

Nov 11, 1601: Entered to John Barnes: "vppon condicion that yt be lycensed to be printed / A booke called the vntrussinge of the humorous poet[es added, sic] by Tho: Decker".

Satiromastix or the untrussing of the humorous poet as it hath been presented publicly by the right honorable the lord chamberlain his servants and privately by the children of Paul's by Thomas Dekker non recito cuiquam nisi amicis idque coactus London printed by E.A. for Edward White and are to be sold at his shop near the little north door of Paul's church at the sign of the gun 1602


LONDON, Printed for <i>Edward White</i>, and are to bee solde at his shop, neere the little North doore of Paules Church, at the signe of the Gun. 1602.

"Ad Detractorem" [A2r]; "To the World" [A3r]; "Ad Lectorum" [A4v]

Satiromastix or the untrussing of the humorous poet as it hath been presented publicly by the right honorable the lord chamberlain his servants and privately by the children of Paul's by Thomas Dekker non recito cuiquam nisi amicis idque coactus London printed for Edward White and are to be sold at his shop near the little north door of Paul's church at the sign of the gun 1602


Darius

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

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

Omne tulit punctum qui miscuit vtile dulci.

EDINBVRGH Printed by Robert Walde-graue Printer to the Kings Maiestie. 1603. Cum Privilegio Regio.

3: by "Io. Murray"; "W. Quin"; unsigned [A4r]

"The Epistle" to: James VI, King of Scotland; from: William Alexander [A2r]

Woodcut of coat of arms of Scotland and Denmark impaled [A1v]

The tragedy of Darius by William Alexander of Menstrie omne tulit punctum qui miscuit utile dulci Edinburgh printed by Robert Waldegrave Printer to the King's majesty 1603 cum privilegio Regio


Doctor Faustus

<i>As it hath bene Acted by the Right Honorable the Earle of Nottingham his seruants</i>.

LONDON Printed by V. S. for Thomas Bushell. 1604.

Jan 7, 1601: Entered to Thomas Bushell: "A booke called the plaie of Doctor ffaustus".
Sep 13, 1610: Transferred from Thomas Bushell to John Wright (1): "The tragicall history of the horrible life & death of Dor. ffaustus, written by C. M:".
Jun 27, 1646: Transferred from John Wright (1) to Edward Wright: "The tragecall history of ye life & death of Doctor ffaustus a play."
Apr 4, 1655: Transferred from Edward Wright to William Gilbertson: "A Play called The Tragicall history of ye Life & death of Doctor Faustus."

The tragical history of Dr. Faustus as it hath been acted by the right honorable the Earl of Nottingham his servants written by Ch. Marl. London printed by V.S. for Thomas Bushell 1604


Doctor Faustus

THE TRAGICALL History of the horrible <i>Life and death</i> OF DOCTOR FAVSTVS.

Imprinted at London by G. E. for Iohn Wright and are to be sold at Christ-church gate 1609.

The tragical history of the horrible life and death of doctor Faustus written by Ch. Marl.  Imprinted at London by G.E. for John Wright and are to be sold at Christ church gate 1609


Doctor Faustus

THE TRAGICALL History of the horrible <i>Life and Death</i> Of DOCTOR FAVSTVS.

Imprinted at London by G. E. for Iohn Wright, and are to be sold at his shop at Christ Church gate. 1611.

The tragical history of the horrible life and death of doctor Faustus written by Ch. Marl.  Imprinted at London by G.E. for John Wright and are to be sold at his shop at Christ Church gate 1611


Darius

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

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

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

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

Greg writes that, "Though undoubtedly forming part of the [Alexander] collection (the rest of which was printed by Valentine Simmes)," this play "may have been issued independently as well" (<i>Bibliography</i>, 1:309).

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