HONORIA AND MAMMON. ... SCENE METROPOLIS, OR NEW-TROY. Whereunto is added the Contention of Ajax and Ulisses, for the Armour of Achilles.

As it was represented by young Gentlemen of quality at a private entertainment of some Persons of Honour.

LONDON, Printed for John Crook, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Ship in S. Pauls Church-yard, 1659.

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

Honoria and Mammon written by James Shirley Gent Scene Metropolis or new troy whereunto is added the contention of Ajax and Ulysses for the armor of Achilles as it was represented by young gentlemen of quality at a private entertainment of some persons of honor London printed for John Crooke and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the ship in St. Paul's Churchyard 1659


Poems

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

Collection of Nondramatic Texts and an Occasional Play

POEMS. ... Containing, [in single column joined by pointed bracket] { The Hermaphrodite two Sexes. | The Remedy and Art of Love. | Elegies on the most eminent Persons; with other amorous Sonnets, and conceited Fancies. Together, With the Prologues, Epilogues, and Songs, many of which were never before inserted in his printed Playes. The second Edition enriched with the addition of other Drolleries by severall Wits of these present Times.

THE Golden Remains Of those so much admired DRAMATICK POETS, [in single column joined by pointed bracket] Francis Beaumont | & | John Fletcher } Gent.

LONDON, Printed for William Hope at the backside of the Old Exchange. 1660.

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

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

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

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

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

Poems the golden remains of those so much admired dramatic poets francis Beaumont and john fletcher gent containing the hermaphrodite two sexes the remedy and art of love elegies on the most eminent persons with other amorous sonnets and conceited fancies together with the prologues epilogues and songs many of which were never before inserted in his printed plays the second edition enriched with the addition of other drolleries by several wits of these present times London printed for William hope at the back side of the old exchange 1660


The Sparagus Garden (Tom Hoydon o' Tanton Deane)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


The Picture

There are two groups of variant states in this edition, one affecting the title page and the outer sheet I. The title page exists in two states, with slight differences in spelling and formatting: Greg 436a(*1) calls the play "A TRAGÆCOMÆDJE"; Greg 436a(†1) calls it "A TRAGECOMEDIE." For sheet I, the typography of Greg 436a(*2) resembles that of neighboring sheets; in Greg 436a(†2), the type of the RT is smaller, and roman capitals frequently appear in italic speakers’ names. The title page and sheet I variants occur independently of each other and thus, in individual copies, can be found mixed together in different combinations. See also Greg

As it was often presented with good allowance, at the Globe, and Blackefriers play-houses, by the Kings Maiesties seruants.

LONDON. Printed by I. N. for Thomas Walkley and are to be sould at his shoppe at the Eagle and Child in Brittains Burse. 1630.

"The Epistle" to: Inner Temple; from: Philip Massinger [A3r]

Aug 8, 1634: Transferred from Thomas Walkley to John Waterson: "a TragiComedy called the Picture written by Mr Messinger".

the picture a tragicomedy as it was often presented with good allowance at the globe and blackfriars playhouses by the king's majesty's servants written by philip massinger london printed by J.N. for Thomas Walkley and are to be sold at his shop at the eagle and child in britain's burse 1630


The Picture

As it was often presented with good allowance, at the Globe, and Blacke-Friers Play-houses, by the Kings Maiesties seruants.


Christ's Passion

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

CHRISTS PASSION. A TRAGEDIE. WITH ANNOTATIONS.

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

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

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

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

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

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


Christ's Passion

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

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


Christ's Passion

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

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


Christ's Passion

CHRISTS PASSION. A TRAGEDY. WITH ANNOTATIONS.


Filli di Sciro, or Phillis of Scyros

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

Sidnam, Jonathan; Bonarelli, Guidobaldo de'

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

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

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

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


The First Part of Churchyard's Chips

THE FIRSTE parte of Churchyardes <i>Chippes, contayninge</i> Twelue seuerall Labours.

<i>Deuised and published onlye</i> by Thomas Churchyard Gentleman.

IMPRINTED AT London in Fletstrete <i>neare vnto Sainct Dunstones Churche, by Thomas</i> MARSHE. 1578. Cum priuilegio

"The Epistle Dedicatorie" to: Christopher Hatton (courtier and politician); from: Thomas Churchyard [π2r]

"The Contentes of this Booke" [π1v]; "To the dispisers of other mens workes that shewes nothing of their owne" (verses) [π3v]

Jun 23(?), 1591: Transferred from Thomas Marsh decd., with the consent of Edward Marshe, to Thomas Orwin: "In folio / ... Churchyardes Chippes".

Churchyardes Chippes Churchyards Churchyarde's Churchyard

the first part of churchyard's chips containing twelve several labors devised and published only by Thomas churchyard gentleman imprinted at London in Fleet Street near unto Saint Dunstan's church by Thomas marsh 1578 cum privilegio


Ulysses Redux

The dedication exists in two states: Greg L4a(*) is addressed to Thomas Sackville, 1st Baron Buckhurst; Greg L4a(†)is addressed to Mary (Sidney) Herbert, Countess of Pembroke. See also Greg

IN AEDE CHRISTI OXONIAE <I>PVBLICE ACADEMICIS RECITATA, OCTAVO IDVS</I> FEBRVARII. 1591.

OXONIAE, excudebat IOSEPHVS BARNESIVS, M. D. LXXXXII.

10: by "Thomae Hollandi"; "Del. S. Alberico Gentile"; "Richardus Edes"; "Henricus Bust"; "Mattaeus Guinne"; "Richardus Late-warr"; "Franciscus Sidneius"; "Iohannes Hoschines"; "Gulielmus Ballowe"; "Iacobus Westonus" [A4v]

"Authoris ad Zoilum" [A5v]; "Ad Criticum" [A6r]

Epistle to: Mary (Sidney) Herbert, Countess of Pembroke; from: William Gager [A3r]

Ulysses redux tragoedia nova in aede Christi oxoniae publice academicis recitata octavo idus februarii 1591 oxoniae excudebat iosephus barnesius MDLXXXXII


The Serpent of Division

Lydgate, John; Norton, Thomas; Sackville, Thomas

Collection of a Nondramatic Text and an Inns of Court Play

The Serpent of Deuision. Wherein is conteined the true History or Mappe of Romes ouerthrowe, gouerned by Auarice, Enuye, and Pride, the decaye of Empires be they neuer so sure. [in single column] Three thinges brought ruine vnto Rome, | that ragnde in Princes to their ouerthrowe: | Auarice, and Pride, with Enuies cruell doome, | that wrought their sorrow and their latest woe. | England take heede, such chaunce to thee may come: | Fœlix quem faciunt aliena pericula cautum. | Whereunto is annexed the Tragedy of Gorboduc, sometime King of this Land, and of his two Sonnes, Ferrex and Porrex.

Set foorth as the same was shewed before the Queenes most excellent Maiesty, by the Gentlemen of the Inner Temple.

<i>Fœlix quem faciunt aliena pericula cautum</i>.

AT LONDON Printed by Edward Allde for Iohn Perrin, and are to be sold in Paules Church yard, at the signe of the Angell. 1590.

This is the third edition of The Serpent of Division, but the first containing Ferrex and Porrex [Greg 39c].

the serpent of division wherein is contained the true history or map of rome's overthrow governed by avarice envy and pride the decay of empires be they never so sure three things brought ruin unto rome that reined in princed to their overthrow avarice and pride with envy's cruel doom that wrought their sorrow and their latest woe england take heed such chance to thee may come felix quem faciunt aliena pericula cautum whereunto is annexed the tragedy of gorboduc sometime king of this land and of his two sons ferrex and porrex set forth as the same was showed before the queen's most excellent majesty by the gentlement of the inner temple  at london printed by edward allde for john perrin and are to be sold in paul's churchyard at the sign of the angel 1590


Ferrex and Porrex (Gorboduc)

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

whereof three Actes were written by Thomas Norton, and the two last by Thomas Sackuyle.

Set forth as the same was shewed before the Queenes most excellent Maiesty, in her highnes Court of Whitehall, by the Gentlemen of the Inner Temple.

AT LONDON, Printed by Edward Allde for Iohn Perrin, and are to be sold in Paules Church-yard, at the signe of the Angell. 1590.

The ende of the Tragedie of King <i>Gorboduc.</i> [G4v]

"The Order of the dumbe shewe <i>before the first Act, and the signification thereof</i>" [A2v]; explicit [G4v]

c. Sep, 1565: Entered to William Griffith: "A Tragie [sic] of gorboduc where iij actes were wretten by Thomas norton and the laste by Thomas Sackvyle &c".

the tragedy of gorboduc whereof three acts were written by Thomas Norton and the two last by Thomas Sackville set forth as the same was showed before the queen's most excellent majesty in her highness' court of Whitehall by the gentlemen of the inner temple at London printed by Edward allde for john perrin and are to be sold in paul's churchyard at the sign of the angel. 1590.


The First Part of Churchyard's Chips

The inner form of sheet * exists in two states, with distinct settings that affect the list of contents and the heading of the dedicatory epistle. Both are listed under STC 5232, though Greg distinguishes them as 66a(*) and 66a(†) (erroneously implying that the  variants in the preliminaries of the collection are variant states of <i>The Entertainment in the City of Bristow</i>). In one issue, which corresponds to Greg 66a(*), the dedication is addressed to the "right worshipful" Christopher Hatton; in the other, which corresponds to Greg 66a(†), Hatton is called the "righte worshipfull." See also the other STC

THE FIRSTE parte of Churchyardes <i>Chippes, contayning</i> twelue seuerall Labours.

<i>Deuised and published, only</i> by Thomas Churchyard Gentilman.

Imprinted at London <i>in Fletestreate neare</i> vnto Saint Dunstones Church by Thomas Marshe.   1575.  Cum Priuilegio.

"The Epistle Dedicatorie" to: Christopher Hatton (courtier and politician); from: Thomas Churchyard [*2r]

"The Contents of this Booke" [*1v]; "To the dispisers of other mens workes that shoes nothing of their owne" (verses) [*3v]

the first part of churchyard's chips containing twelve several labors devised and published only by Thomas churchyard gentleman imprinted at London in Fleet Street near unto Saint Dunstan's church by Thomas marsh 1575 cum privilegio


The First Part of Churchyard's Chips


2 The Troublesome Reign of King John

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

THE Second part of the troublesome Raigne of King Iohn, conteining the death of Arthur Plantaginet, the landing of Lewes, and the poysning of King Iohn at Swinstead Abbey.

<i>As it was (sundry times) publikely acted by the Queenes Maiesties Players, in the honourable Citie of</i> London.

Imprinted at London for Sampson Clarke, and are to be solde at his shop, on the backe-side of the Royall Exchange. 1591.

Prologue "To the Gentlmen Readers" [A2r]

Although Greg considers this edition to be "bibliographically independent" (<i>Bibliography</i>, 1:178), STC labels it simply as "pt. 2 of 14644" and therefore does not classify it as a separate independent issue.

the second part of the troublesome reign of king john, containing the death of Arthur Plantagenet the landing of lewis and the poisoning of king john at swinstead abbey. As it was sundry times publicly acted by the queen's majesty's players in the honorable city of London imprinted at London for Sampson clarke and are to be sold at his shop on the back side of the royal exchange. 1591


The Constant Maid (Love Will Find Out the Way)

1 quarto (bibliographically independent and in collection)

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

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

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


1 Saint Patrick for Ireland

[(2)A1r] St. PATRICK FOR IRELAND. The first Part.

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

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

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


The Family of Love

The title page exists in two states, both with the same Greg number (263a) but different STC numbers: in STC 17879, the play title reads "FAMELIE"; in STC 17879a, it reads "FAMILIE." See also the other Greg

Acted by the Children of his Maiesties Reuells.

[in single column] Lectori. | Sydera iungamus, facito mihi Iuppiter adsit, | Et tibi Mercurius noster dabit omnia faxo.

At London Printed for Iohn Helmes, and are to  be sold in Saint  Dunstans Churchyard in Fleetstreet. 1608.

Oct 12, 1607: Entered to John Browne (1) and John Helme: "A playe called the family of Loue as yt hath bene Lately acted by the Children of his mates Reuelles".
Dec 3, 1627: Transferred from Anne Helme (the widow of John Helme) to William Washington (as a copy of John Helme or Thomas Dewe): "The family of Love."

The family of love acted by the children of his majesty's revels lectori sidera iungamus facito mihi iupiter adsit et tibi mercurius noster dabit omnia faxo at London Printed for John Helme and are to be sold in Saint Dunstan's churchyard in fleet street 1608


Coelum Britannicum

The title page exists in two states: in Greg 496b, the imprint does not list a printer or bookshop location; Greg 496b(cancel) lists "I. D." as printer and the location of Walkely's shop. See also Greg

[O8r] <i>Cœlum Brittanicum</i>. A MASQVE

The Inventors. <i>Tho: Carew. Jnigo Iones</i>.

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

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

LONDON, Printed by I. D. for Thomas Walkley, and are to be sold at his shop near White-Hall. 1640.

"The Names of the Masquers" [S4r]; "The names of the young Lords and Noblemens Sonnes" [S4r]

The masque was performed on Feb 18, 1634, so the date in the performance attribution on the title page follows the legal reckoning. The end of the text states that "The Songs and Dialogues of this Booke were set with apt Tunes to them, by Mr. Henry Lawes, one of His Majesties Musitians" [S4v].

Coelum Britannicum a masque at Whitehall in the Banqueting house on Shrove Tuesday night the 18 of February 1633 the inventors Tho Carew Inigo Jones Non habet ingenium Caesar sed iussit habebo cur me posse negem posse quod ille putat London printed by J. D. for Thomas Walkley and are to be sold at his shop near Whitehall


The Conceited Pedlar (The University Pedlar)

6 quartos in collection, 1 octavo in collection

[2O8r] THE PEDLER, AS It was presented in a strange SHOW.

Mar 26, 1630: Entered to John Marriot: "Arristippus and The Pedler".
Apr 8, 1630: Entered to Robert Allott: "A Comedy called The Pedler by R: Davenport". (Greg: "The relevance of this [entry] is uncertain, but the sudden appearance of Allot as the publisher [of Aristippus and The Conceited Pedlar] is significant.")

The peddler as it was presented in a strange show


Julia Agrippina, Empress of Rome

1 duodecimo (bibliographically independent and in collection)

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

Unknown; Professional (?); Nonprofessional (?)

THE TRAGEDY OF JULIA AGRIPPINA; Empresse of Rome.

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

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

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

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

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


Masquerade du Ciel

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

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

Presented to the GREAT QUEENE of the LITTLE WORLD.

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

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

"The Scheme of Heaven" [D1r]; "Notes on Saturn, and Mercuries Quarrell, about Thule" [D1v]; "The Author's Apology" [F2r]; errata [F2v]

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

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

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


Q. Horatius Flaccus His Art of Poetry

There are four issues of this collection, all listed under STC 13798; Greg distinguishes them as 585a(i*), 585a(i†), 585a(ii*) and 585a(ii†). In Greg 585a(i*), the engraved title page lists Benson as publisher, and the collection contains the first issue of The Gypsies Metamorphosed. In Greg 585a(i†), the engraved title page lists Benson as publisher and Ley as bookseller, and the collection contains the first issue of The Gypsies Metamorphosed. In Greg 585a(ii*), the engraved title page lists Benson as publisher, and the collection contains the second issue of The Gypsies Metamorphosed. In Greg 585a(ii†), the engraved title page lists Benson as publisher and Ley as bookseller, and the collection contains the second issue of The Gypsies Metamorphosed. See also the other STC

[engraved title page; A3v] Q: HORATIVS FLACCUS, his Art of POETRY.
[letterpress title page; A4r] Q. Horatius  Flaccus: His Art of Poetry. ... With other Workes of the Author, never Printed before.

[engraved title page] Englisht by Ben: Jonson.
[letterpress title page] ENGLISHED By Ben: Jonson.

[engraved title page] London. Printed for John Benson. 1640.
[letterpress title page] LONDON: Printed by J. Okes, for John Benson. 1640.

On engraved title page, portrait bust of laureled Horace, signed "W. M. sculspit"

4: by "Edward Herbert"; "Barton Holyday"; "Zouch Tounley"; "I. C." [A7r]

"The Epistle" to: Thomas Windsor (6th Baron Windsor); from John Benson (publisher) [A5r]

Feb 8, 1640: Entered to John Benson: "a booke called Quintus Horatius-fflaccus his booke of the Art of Poetry to the Piso's. translated into English by Ben: Iohnson".
Sep 17, 1658: Entered to Thomas Walkley: "Horace his Art of Poetry Englished. ...salvo jure cujuscunque."
Nov 20, 1658: Transferred from Thomas Walkley to Humphrey Moseley: "Horace his Art of Poetry englished."

Greg identifies this collection as 585a(ii*).

Q. Horatius Flaccus his art of poetry Englished by Ben Jonson With other works of the author never printed before London printed by J. Okes for John Benson 1640

Q: HORATIVS FLACCUS, his Art of POETRY. Englisht by Ben: Jonson. London. Printed for John Benson. 1640. [A3v]

"Imprimatur: Mat. Clay. And by other Authority. Febr. 21. 1639." [A2v]


For the Honor of Wales

Sep 17, 1658: Entered to Thomas Walkley: "fifteene Masques at Court and else where. ... salvo jure cujuscunque."
Nov 20, 1658: Transferred from Thomas Walkley to Humphrey Moseley: "15. Masques at Crt. & else where."


The English Moor, or The Mock Marriage

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

[A1r] THE English Moor, OR THE MOCK-MARRIAGE. A Comædy

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

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

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

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

The English moor or the mock marriage a comedy as it was often acted with general applause by her majesty's servants. innocens permitte iocos cur ludere nobis non liceat London printed by J.T. for A.C. and Henry Brome and are to be sold at the gun in ivy lane 1658


Nero

The preliminaries exist in two states. Greg L5a(i) contains the original title leaf [¶1r] and a dedication addressed to Thomas Egerton (1st Viscount Brackley) and Francis Leigh [¶2r]. In Greg L5a(ii), the original sheet ¶4 was replaced by cancel sheet πA4, containing a new title leaf [πA1r] and a dedication to King James [πA2r]. The two title pages differ slightly in formatting. See also Greg

MATTHÆO GWINNE Med. Doct. Collegij Diui Joannis Præcursoris apud Oxonienses Socio collecta è Tacito, Suetonio, Dione, Seneca.

<i>Tam fœlix vtinã, quàm pectore candidus essem</i>. Ouid. Pont. l.4.el.14.43.

Impress: Londini: impensis Ed. Blounte. 1603.

Epistle to: James VI and I, King; from: Matthew Gwinne [¶2r]. Verses to: Justus Lipsius; from: John Sandsbury [A1r].

Feb 23, 1603: Entered to Edward Blount: "A booke called. Nero Tragedia nova Matheo Gwyn medec' Doctore Colegij divi Iohnnis precursoris apud Oxonienses socio Collecta".
Sep 4, 1626: Transferred from John Budge to Robert Allott: "The Tragedye of Nero."
Jul 1, 1637: Transferred from widow of Robert Allott to John Legat (2) and Andrew Crooke (1): "saluo Iure cuiuscunque ... Tragedy Næro latyn."

Nero tragaedia nova matthaeo gwinne med doct collegii divi ioannis praecursoris apud oxonienses socio collecta e tacito suetonio dione Seneca tam foelix utinam quam pectore candidus essem ovid pont. L.4.el.14.43. impress. Londini impensis ed blounte 1603


Ignoramus

The outer form of sheet B exists in two states. In Greg L8a(*), the pages B6v and B7r were transposed; in Greg L8a(†),a cancel corrects the error. See also Greg

coram Regia Maiestate IACOBI Regis ANGLIÆ. &c.

Engraved frontispiece of a man standing in front of a bookshelf, holding a scroll that reads "Ignoramus" and saying "Currat Lex" [A1v]

Apr 18, 1615: Entered to Walter Burre: "Ignoramus Comædia provt Cantabrigie acta fuit coram Iacobo sereniss: potentiss: magæ Brtaniæ rege".
Jul 3, 1630: Transferred from the widow of Walter Burre to John Spencer: "Ignoramus."
Jul 20, 1630: Entered to Godfrey Emerson and John Spencer: "The Comodie Called Ignoramus."
Apr 2, 1631: Transferred from John Spencer to Godfrey Emerson: "the Moyitye of the Coppie of Ignoramus".
May 29, 1655: Transferred from Godfrey Emerson to Andrew Crooke (1): "The comedie called Ignoramus."
Feb 16, 1659: Transferred from Andrew Crooke (1) to John Redmayne: "Ignoramus a Comedy."

Ignoramus comoedia coram regia maiestate iacobi Regis angliae etc. londini impensis I.S. 1630

Engraved portrait with "Ignoramus" on scroll held by figure [A1v].


Bellum Grammaticale

The title page exists in two states: Greg L13a(*) lists "B. A." and "T. Fawcet" as printers; Greg L13a(†) lists "B. A." and "T. F." as printers. See also Greg

BELLVM Grammaticale, Sive, Nominum Verborumq[ue] discordia civilis TRAGICO-COMœDIA.

& nunc in omnium illorum qui ad Grãmaticam animos appellunt oblectamentum edita.

Summo cum applausu olim apud <i>Oxonienses</i> in Scænam producta,

LONDINI, Excudebant B. A. & T. F. Impensis IOH: SPENCERI. 1635.

3: by John Walpole (signed in Greek); "Pet: Vowellus"; "Anonymus" [A6v]

"Benevolis per total Angliam Rei-publicæ literariæ Toparchis. S. P." signed "Iohan: Spencerum" [A5r]; "Ad Grammatistas" signed "I. Sp." (John Spencer) [A7r]

"Epistola Dedicatoria" to: Thomas Grey, Baron Grey of Groby; Henry Howard (son of Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire); from: John Spencer [A3r]

Apr 17, 1634: Entered to John Spencer: "a booke called Bellum gramaticale &c by Mr. Spense".

Bellum grammaticale sive nominum verborumque discordia civilis tragico-comoedia summo cum applausu olim apud oxonienses in scaenam producta et nunc in omnium illorum qui ad grammaticam animos appellunt oblectamentum edita. Huc ades haec animo Londini excudebant B.A. et T.F. impensis Ioh. Spenceri 1635


Mercurius Britannicus (Judicialis Censura, vel Curialis Cura)

There are two issues of this edition. Greg L18a(i) contains the original title leaf. Greg L18a(ii) contains a cancel title leaf advertising the play as the second edition with corrections; a single fold §2 was inserted  after leaf A2 containing an address to readers and a "Præludium" [§1r]. See also Greg

MERCURIVS BRITANNICUS [in double columns, joined by pointed bracket; column 1] JUDICIALIS CENSURA; | Vel, | CURIALIS CURA. } [column 2] Febris Judicialis. | Sententia navalis. TRAGI-COMOEDIA LVTETIÆ,

[in single column] Mense terribili mandatur Typis, | Quo Stygiis Judices appulere ripis.

Editio Secunda; accuratissimè revisa, castigata, & Præludio perquàm faceto decorata.

Mercurius britannicus iudicialis censura vel curialis cura febris iudicialis sententia navalis tragicomoedia lutetiae summo cum applausu publice acta editio secunda accuratissime revisa castigata et praeludio perquam faceto decorata mense terribili mandatur typis quo stygiis iudices appulere ripis.


La Fida Pastora

Leaf C1 exists in two states: Greg L23a(i) contains the original state of C1r; Greg L23a(ii) contains a cancel with three lines revised in the middle of the page. See also Greg

[engraved title page; *1v] La fida Pastora.
[letterpress title page; *2r] LA FIDA PASTORA. Comœdia Pastoralis. ...  Adduntur nonnulla varii argumenti Carmina ab eodem.

[letterpress title page] Autore F. ANGLO-BRITANNO.

[letterpress title page] DVX VITÆ RATIO.

[engraved title page] London printed for G: Bedell, and T: Collins; and are to be sold at the middle Temple gate 1658.
[letterpress title page] LONDINI, Typis R. Danielis, Impensis G. Bedell & T. Collins, apud quos veneunt proxime januam Templi Mediani in vico dicto Fleet-streete. 1658.

On engraved title page, image of a woman grieving at a tomb inscribed "ILLE HABEAT SECUM SERVETQUE SEPULCHRO", signed "Rob:vaughā sculpt"

Special title to "Opuscula" [F4r]; Latin poems [F5r]; Latin epistle and "Lectori" (verses) [G3r]

Mar 16, 1658: Entered to George Bedell and Thomas Collins (1): "a booke called La Fida Pastora Comedia Pastoralis Autor: ff. Anglo-Britann: Or the ffaithful Shepherdesse. put into Latin by Richard ffanshaw Esqr Adduntur non nulla varij argumenti Carmina ab eodem."

La fida pastora comoedia pastoralis autore F. Anglo-Britanno Adduntur nonnulla varii argumenti carmina ab eodem dux vitae ratio londini typis R. Danielis impensis G. Bedell et T. Collins apud quos veneunt proxime ianuam Templi mediani in vico dicto Fleet Street 1658.

La fida pastora london printed for G. Bedell and T. Collins and are to be sold at the middle temple gate 1658

<i>La fida Pastora. London printed for G: Bedell, and T: Collins; and are to be sold at the middle Temple gate 1658.</i> [*1r].


The Amorous War

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

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

[A1r] THE AMOROVS WARRE. A Tragi-Comœdy.

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

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

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


The Amorous War

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


Six New Plays

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

Collection of Adult Professional Plays and an Unacted Play

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

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

Never printed before. London, Printed for Humphrey Robinson at the Three Pigeons, and Humphrey Moseley at the Prince's Armes in St. Paul's Church-yard. 1653.

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

Six new plays viz the brothers the sisters the doubtful heir the imposture the cardinal the court secret the five first were acted at the private house in blackfriars with great applause the last was never acted all written by james Shirley never printed before London printed for Humphrey robinson at the three pigeons and Humphrey Moseley at the prince's arms in st. paul's churchyard 1653

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


The Politician

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

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

Presented at Salisbury Court BY HER MAJESTIES SERVANTS;

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

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

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

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

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


The Gentleman of Venice

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

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

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

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

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

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


The Raging Turk, or Bajazet the Second

The title page exists in two states, both with the same Greg number (447a) but different STC numbers: in STC 11980, the play title reads "RAGING"; in STC 11981, it reads "RANING." See also the other Greg

THE RANING TVRKE, OR, BAIAZET THE SECOND. A Tragedie

written by THOMAS GOFFE, Master of Arts, and Student of Christ-Church in Oxford,

and Acted by the Students of the same house.

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

LONDON: Printed by AVGVST. MATHEWES, for RICHARD MEIGHEN. 1631.

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

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

The raging Turk or Bajazet the second a tragedy written by Thomas Goffe master of arts and student of Christ church in Oxford and acted by the students of the same house Monstra fato scelera moribus imputes det ille veniam facile cui venia est opus London printed by August Mathewes for Richard Meighen 1631


Dramatic Poems

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

Collection of Professional and Nonprofessional Plays

Written by SAMVELL DANIELL Esquire, one of the Groomes of the most Honorable Prive Chamber to Queene ANNE.

<i>Aetas prima Canat veneres postrema Tumultus</i>.

LONDON Printed by T. Cotes, for Iohn Waterson, at the signe of the Crowne in Pauls Churchyard. 1635.

Dramatic poems written by Samuel Daniel esquire one of the groom's of the most honorable privy chamber to queen anne aetas prima canat veneres postrema tumultus London printed by T. Cotes for John Waterson at the sign of the crown in paul's churchyard 1635


Robin Hood (Robin Hood and the Friar) (Robin Hood and the Potter)

[HT; G4v] Heere beginneth the play of Robin Hood, very proper to be played in May games.

Nov(?) 30, 1560: Entered to William Copland: "a new Playe Called [<i>blank</i>]" (title omitted).

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.

Here beginneth the play of Robin Hood very proper to be played in May games


[HT; H2v] Here beginnethe the playe of Robyn Hoode, verye proper to be played in Maye games.

Thus endeth the play of Robyn Hode [I2v]

Here beginneth the play of Robyn Hood very proper to be played in May games


The Princely Pleasures at Kenilworth

The Princelye pleasures, at the Courte of Kenelwoorth. <i>That is to saye. The Copies of all such verses</i> Proses, or Poeticall inuentions, and other Deuices of pleasure, as were there deuised,

and presented by sundry Gentle men, before the <i>QVENES MAIESTIE:</i> In the yeare 1575.

<i>Imprinted at London by Rychard Ihones and are to be solde without Newgate ouer against Saint Sepulchers Church</i>. 1576.

This edition is now completely lost, with the only known copy having burned in a fire at the Free Public Library in Birmingham, England, in January 1879. Greg writes: "The description given ... has been compiled from a reprint of the entertainment included in Kenilworth Illustrated (printed by C. Whittingham, Chiswick, 1821)" [Bibliography, 1:168], and he notes that there is a tracing of the original title page in ULC [Bibliography, 4:1667]. Greg assigns no number to this edition, which we have therefore identified as 90π.

the princely pleasures at the court at Kenilworth that is to say the copies of all such verses proses or poetical inventions and other devices of pleasure as were there devised and presented by sundry gentlemen before the queen's majesty in the year 1575 imprinted at London by Richard Jones and are to be sold without Newgate over against Saint Sepulcher's Church 1576


Wily Beguiled

Leaf A1 exists in two states: in Greg 234f(ii), Wykes's license is printed on A1v; in Greg 234f(i), the page is blank. See also Greg

A Pleasant Comedie, Called <i>WILY BEGVILDE</i>.

The chiefe Actors are these: A [in single column, joined by pointed bracket] { Poore  Scholler. | Rich foole, | and a | Knave at a shift.

LONDON. Printed by I.B. for THO. ALCHORN, M. DC. XXXVIII.

Nov 12, 1606: Entered to Clement Knight: "A booke called. Wylie beguilde. &c".
Oct 12, 1629: Transferred from Clement Knight to Thomas Knight: "Wilie beguld".
Mar 8, 1636: Transferred from Thomas Knight to Thomas Alchorn: "Wyly beguyly".
Mar 23, 1639: Transferred from Thomas Alchorn to Thomas Knight (reassigned): "Wyly beguyly."

A pleasant comedy called wily beguiled the chief actors are these a poor scholar a rich fool and a knave at a shift London printed by J.B. for Tho. Alchorn MDCXXXVIII.

"Imprimatur Tho. Wykes. Mart. 11. 1637." [A1v]


The Entertainment at Bisham

[HT; A2r] At the top of the Hill going to Bissam, the Cornets sounding in the Woods, a wilde man came forth and vttered this speech.

Greg only included an entry for the collection but noted later that it
"includes three distinct pieces and should have been given three numbers"
(Bibliography, 4:1668). DEEP assigns a distinct Greg number for each of the
plays in collection.


The Entertainment at Sudeley

[HT; B1r] At her Maiesties entrance into the Castle, and olde Shepheard spoke this saying.


The Entertainment at Rycote

[HT; C1v] The 28. of September, her Maiesty went frō Oxforde to Ricorte, where an olde gentleman, sometimes a souldier, deliuered this speech.


Two Plays

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

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

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

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

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

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


Two Plays

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


Poems with the Muses' Looking Glass; and Amyntas

There are two issues of this collection, both with the same Wing number [R241]. The first was issued with the remaining stock of the 1640 edition of The Jealous Lovers [Greg 469c]; the second was issued with the 1646 edition of The Jealous Lovers [Greg 469d]. See also the other Wing

Collection of Plays and Nondramatic Texts

POEMS, With the MUSES LOOKING-GLASSE, AND AMYNTAS. ... Whereunto is added, The Jealous Lovers.

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

The third Edition inlarged. ... <i>LONDON</i>, Printed in the Yeer 1643.

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

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

Poems with the muses' looking-glass and amyntas by Tho. Randolph m.a. and late fellow of trinity col. in Cambridge the third edition enlarged whereunto is added the jealous lovers. London printed in the year 1643


The Last Remains of Sir John Suckling

Collection of Nondramatic Texts and an Unacted Play

THE LAST REMAINS ... Being a Full COLLECTION Of all his POEMS and LETTERS which have been so long expected, and never till now Published. WITH The License and Approbation of his Noble and Dearest FRIENDS.

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

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

"To the Reader" signed "H. M." (Humphrey Moseley) [a2r]; "The Stationer to the Reader" signed "H. M." (Humphrey Moseley) [A2r]

"Epistle Dedicatory" to: Lady Martha (Suckling) Southcot; from: Humphrey Moseley [a1r]

Jun 29, 1660: Entered to Humphrey Moseley: "a booke called The last Remaines of Sr Iohn Suckling Knt. being a full Collection of all his Poems and Letters so long expected and never till now published, with the License & Approbation of his dearest ffriend."

This collection was also included, without the engraved frontispiece, in the second issue of the 1658 edition of <i>Fragmenta Aurea</i> [Wing S6128].

The  last remains of sir john suckling being a full collection of all his poems and letters which have been so long expected and never till now published with the license and approbation of his noble and dearest friends London printed for Humphrey Moseley at the prince's arms in st. paul's churchyard 1659


Fragmenta Aurea

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

Collection of Nondramatic Texts and Professional Plays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


The Triumph of Peace

The pages of this masque were set in duplicate and each set of sheets gathered together indiscriminately, resulting in copies that are combined first (Greg 488a; STC 22458.5) and second (Greg 488b; STC 22459) editions. The half-sheet a, which was not set in duplicate, exists in two states. In Greg 488b,a(*), the title page identifies Shirley as "of Grayes Inne, Gent." and its Latin motto is printed on a single line; Greg 488b,a(†) identifies Shirley only as "Gent." and its Latin motto is printed on two lines. See also Greg

Invented and Written, By James Shirley, of Grayes Inne, Gent.

presented by the Foure Honourable Houses, OR Jnnes of Court. Before the King and Queenes Majesties, in the Banquetting-house at White Hall, February the third, 1633.

LONDON, Printed by Iohn Norton, for William Cooke, and are to be sold at  his Shop, neere Furnivals-Inne-gate, in Holborne. 1633.

"The Epistle" to: the four Inns of Court; from: James Shirley [a2r]

Jan 24, 1634: Entered to William Cooke: "The Maske of the four Inns of Cort. wth the Sceane as it is to be prsented before his Maty. at white hall the third of ffebr: next".
Dec 12, 1646: Transferred from William Cooke to Humphrey Moseley: "these two playes or masques vizt. ... The Triumph of peace by Mr Iames Shirley".

The masque was performed on Feb 3, 1634, so the title page dates follow the legal reckoning.  The end of the text states that the "Scene and Ornament" for the masque were made by "Inigo Iones Esquire, Surueyer of his Maiesties workes"; and the "composition of the music" performed by "Mr. William Lawes, and Mr. Simon Ives" [D4v].

The triumph of peace a masque presented by the four honorable houses or Inns of court before the king and queen's majesties in the banqueting house at Whitehall February the third 1633 invented and written by James Shirley of Gray's inn gent Primum hunc arethusa mihi London printed by John Norton for William Cooke and are to be sold at his shop near Furnival's inn gate in Holborn 1633


The Triumph of Peace

Invented and Written, By <i>James Shirley</i>, Gent.

[in single column] ———— Primum | Hunc Arethusa mihi. ———

LONDON, Printed by Iohn Norton, for William Cooke, and are to be sold at his Shop, neere Furnivals-Inne-gate, in Holborne. 1633.

The triumph of peace a masque presented by the four honorable houses or Inns of court before the king and queen's majesties in the banqueting house at Whitehall February the third 1633 invented and written by James Shirley gent Primum hunc arethusa mihi London printed by John Norton for William Cooke and are to be sold at his shop near Furnival's inn gate in Holborn 1633


Julia Agrippina, Empress of Rome

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

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

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

Greg writes, Bibliography, 3:1092: "Separate editions of the two plays [553, 554] were printed in 1639, but since the epistle to Sir Kenelm Digby prefixed to Cleopatra is a joint dedication of the two plays, it is clear that these, though otherwise bibliographically distinct, were intended to be issued together as well as separately." DEEP lists each of these plays only as a single-play playbook, not as part of a collection.

The tragedy of Julia Agrippina Written Thomas May Esq. LONDON Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Prince's Arms in St. Paul's Churchyard. 1654


Six Court Comedies

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

The general title page exists in two states. STC 17088 reads "Accted", "Witten", "Witie", "Eacetiously", "vnparalelled:", and "Repetita". STC 17089 reads "Acted", "Written", "Wittie", "vnparalelled", and "repetita". See also STC

Written By the onely Rare Poet of that Time, The Wittie, Comicall, Facetiously-Quicke and vnparalelled IOHN LILLY, Master of Arts.

Often Presented and Acted before Queene ELIZABETH, by the Children of her Maiesties Chappell, and the Children of Paules.

LONDON Printed by William Stansby for Edward Blount. 1632

"To the Reader" signed "Ed. Blount" [<i>var</i>. "Blunt"] (publisher) [A5r]

"The Epistle Dedicatorie" to: Richard Lumley, 1st Viscount Lumley of Waterford; from: Edward Blount [A3r]

Jan 9, 1628: Entered to Edward Blount (by order of a full court): "Sixe playes of Peter [<i>sic</i>] Lillyes to be printed in one volume vizt: Campaste, Sapho, and Phao. Galathra: Endimion Midas and Mother Bomby."

Six court comedies often presented and acted before queen Elizabeth by the children of her majesty's chapel and the children of paul's written by the only rare poet of that time the witty comical facetiously quick and unparalleled john lyly master of arts decies repetita placebunt London printed by William stansby for Edward blount 1632


The Order and Solemnity of the Creation of the High and Mighty Prince Henry

Collection of a Nondramatic Text and an Occasional Play

The Order and Solemnitie of the Creation of the High and mightie Prince HENRIE, Eldest Sonne  to our sacred Soueraigne, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornewall,  Earl of Chester, &c. ... Whereunto is annexed the Royall Maske,

As it was celebrated in the Parliament House, on Munday the fourth of Iunne last past.  Together with the Ceremonies of the Knights of the Bath, and other matters of speciall regard, incident to the same. ... presented by the Queene and her Ladies, on Wednesday at night following.

Printed at Britaines Bursse for <i>Iohn Budge</i>, and are there to be sold. 1610.

The masque was performed on Tuesday, the day following Prince Henry's creation, not on "Wednesday," as the title page states.

The order and solemnity of the creation of the high and mighty prince Henry Eldest son to our sacred sovereign prince of Wales Duke of Cornwall Earl of Chester etc. as it was celebrated in the parliament house on Monday the fourth of June last past together with the ceremonies of the knights of the bath and other matters of special regard incident to the same whereunto is annexed the royal masque presented by the Queen and her ladies on Wednesday at night following printed at Britain's Burse for John Budge and are there to be sold 1610


The Entertainment at Cowdray

THE HONORABLE Entertainment giuen to the Queenes MAIESTIE in Progresse,

at Cowdrey in Sussex, by the right Honorable the <i>Lord Montacute. 1591</i>.

LONDON Printed by Thomas Scarlet, and are to bee solde by <i>William Wright</i>, dwelling in Paules Churchyard neere to the French  Schoole. 1591.

This edition is not in Greg; we have therefore identified it as 103π.

the honorable entertainment given to the queen's majesty in progress at Cowdray in Sussex by the right Honorable the lord montague 1591 London printed by Thomas Scarlet and are to be sold by William Wright dwelling in Paul's Churchyard near to the French School 1591


Love's Mistress, or The Queen's Masque (Cupid and Psyche, or Cupid's Mistress)

corrected by the Author, THOMAS HEYWOOD.

As it was three times presented before their Majesties, within the space of eight days: In the presence of sundry Foreign Ambassadors. <i>Publickly acted by the Queens Comedians, at the</i> PHENIX IN DRURY-LANE.

<i>Aut prodesse solent aut delectare</I>———

The second Impression, ... LONDON: Printed by John Raworth, for John Crouch. 1640

"To the Reader" signed "Tho. Heywood" [A3r]

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

Sep 30, 1635: Entered to John Crouch: "a play called The Queenes Maske or Loues Mistresse by mr Haywood".

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

Love's mistress or the queen's masque as it was three times presented before both their majesties within the space of eight days in the presence of sundry foreign Ambassadors publicly acted by the Queen's comedians at the Phoenix in Drury Lane The second impression corrected by the author Thomas Heywood aut prodesse solent aut delectare London printed by John Raworth for John Crouch 1640


Comedies, Tragicomedies, and Tragedies

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

For this collection, a single leaf has been prefixed to separate editions of individual plays published from 1629 to 1639. This collection is not in Greg's Bibliography; see Marion Linton, "National Library of Scotland and Edinburgh University Library Copies of Plays in Greg's Bibliography of the English Printed Drama," Studies in Bibliography 15 (1962): 91-104, 104n3.

Comedies tragicomedies and tragedies written by John Ford London printed anno dom 1652


The Lover's Melancholy

The title page exists in two states: Greg 420a(*) lists "H. Seile" as publisher and gives a bookshop location; Greg 420a(†) lists "H. S." as publisher and gives no bookshop location.

<i>ACTED</i> AT THE PRIVATE HOVSE IN THE BLACKE Friers, and publikely at the Globe by the Kings Maiesties Seruants.

LONDON, Printed  for H. Seile, and are to be sold at the Tygers head in Saint Pauls Church-yard. 1629.

4: by "George Donne"; "William Singleton"; "Hum. Howorth"; "Ο Φίλος" [A3r]

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Nathaniel Finch (of Gray's Inn); John Ford (of Gray's Inn); Henry Blount (of Gray's Inn; traveller); Robert Ellice (of Gray's Inn); and "all the rest of the Noble Society of Grayes Inne" from: John Ford [A2r]

Jun 2, 1629: Entered to Henry Seile: "The lovers Melanchollye by Iohn fford gent".

The lover's melancholy acted at the private house in the blackfriars and publicly at the globe by the King's majesty's servants London printed for H. Seile and are to be sold at the Tiger's head in Saints Paul's Churchyard 1629


'Tis Pity She's a Whore

The preliminaries exist in two states: Greg 486a(i) does not contain commendatory verses; in Greg 248a(ii), a single leaf with commendatory verses on the recto (verso blank) was inserted after either A1 or A2.

Acted by the Queenes Maiesties Seruants, at the The Phœnix in Drury-Lane.

LONDON, Printed by Nicholas Okes for Richard Collins, and are to be sold at his shop in Pauls Church-yard, at the signe of the three Kings. 1633.

Note apologizing for errors of the press [K4r]

"The Epistle" to: John Mordaunt, 1st Earl of Peterborough; from: John Ford [A2r]

'Tis pity she's a whore acted by the Queen's majesty's servants at the phoenix in Drury Lane London printed by Nicholas Okes for Richard Collins and are to be sold at his shop in Paul’s Churchyard at the sign of the three kings 1633


The Broken Heart

ACTED By the KING's Majesties Seruants at the priuate House in the BLACK-FRIERS.

LONDON: Printed by I. B. for HVGH BEESTON, and are to be sold at his Shop, neere the Castle in Corne-hill.  1633.

"The Epistle Dedicatorie" [var.: "Dedicatori"] to: William Craven, Earl of Craven; from: John Ford [A3r]

"The Speakers names, fitted to their Qualities" [A4r]

Mar 28, 1633: Entered to Hugh Beeston: "a Tragedy called The broken heart by Iohn fford".

The broken heart a tragedy acted by the king's majesty's servants at the private house in the blackfriars fide honor London printed by J.B. for Hugh Beeston and are to be sold at his shop near the castle in Cornhill 1633


Love's Sacrifice

RECEIUED GENERALLY WELL. Acted by the QVEENES Majesties Seruants at the Phœnix in Drury-lane.

LONDON: Printed by I. B. for HVGH BEESTON, dwelling next the Castle in Cornhill. 1633.

Epistle to: John Ford (of Gray's Inn); from: John Ford (author) [A1r]

Jan 21, 1633: Entered to Hugh Beeston: "a Tragedy called Loues sacrificed by Iohn fford".

Love's sacrifice a tragedy received generally well acted by the Queen's majesty's servants at the Phoenix in Drury Lane London printed by J.B. for Hugh Beeston dwelling next the castle in Cornhill 1633


Perkin Warbeck

Leaf L1 exists in two states, with minor differences: in Greg 491a(*), L1v has two rows of ornaments above the epilogue; in Greg 491a(†), it has three rows.

[A1r] THE CHRONICLE HISTORIE OF PERKIN WARBECK. A Strange Truth.

Acted (some-times) by the Queenes MAIESTIES Servants at the Phœnix in Drurie lane.

LONDON, Printed  by T. P. for Hugh Beeston, and are to be sold at his Shop, neere  the Castle in Cornehill. 1634.

5: by "George Donne"; "Ra: E'ure"; "George Crymes"; "Iohn Brograue"; "Iohn Ford" [A3r]

"The Epistle Dedicatorie" to: William Cavendish (1st Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne); from: John Ford [A2r]

Feb 24, 1634: Entered to Hugh Beeston: "(observing the caution in the License) a Tragedy called Perkin Warbecke by Io: fford".

The chronicle history of Perkin Warbeck a strange truth acted sometimes by the queen's majesty's servants at the Phoenix in Drury lane fide honor London printed by T.P. for Hugh Beeston and are to be sold at his shop near the castle in Cornhill 1634


The Fancies Chaste and Noble

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

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

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

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

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


The Lady's Trial

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

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

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

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

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


Jacob and Esau

c. Oct-Nov, 1557: Entered to Henry Sutton: "an enterlude vpon the history of Iacobe and Esawe out of the xxvij chapeter of the fyrste boke of moyses Called genyses".

This edition is not in Greg; we have therefore identified it as Greg 51π. Imperfect copy: survives in four leaves only. See Paul Morgan, "Fragments of Three Lost Works from the Stationers' Registers Recently Found in Bindings in College Libraries," Bodleian Library Record 7.6 (Feb. 1967): 300-2. In The Stationers' Company and the Printers of London, 1501-1557 (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2013), Peter W. M. Blayney dates this edition to "1558" (Appendix K, 2:1048).


Vertumnus sive Annus Recurrens

The title page exists in two states, both with the same Greg number (L6a) but different STC numbers: STC 12555 spells the publisher's name "Blunt"; STC 12555.5 spells it "Blount." See also the other Greg

OXONII, XXIX AVGVSTI, Anno. 1605. Coram IACOBO Rege, HENRICO Principe Proceribus. A Joannensibus in Scena recitatus ab vno scriptus, Phrasi Comicâ prope Tragicis senariis.

Hor. lib.I. ep. vlt.I. Vertumnum, Ianumque liber spectare videtur.

LONDINI, <i>Ex Officina Nicholai Okes</i>. Impensis Ed. Blount. 1607.

4: by "Guil: Paddy"; unsigned; "Ioa. Craigius"; "Θώμας ό Φρεάρριξ" [Greek] [πC1r]

"Epistola Dedicatoria" to: Henry Frederick, Prince; from: Matthew Gwinne [πA2r]. Verses to: Philip Herbert, 1st Earl of Montgomery (4th Earl of Pembroke); from: unsigned [πB3r].

"Author ad Librum" signed "Io: Sansbery" with a note on the proscenium [πC2v]; speeches in verse headed "Ad Regis introitum, è Ioannensi Collegio extra portam Vrbis Borealem sito, tres quasi Sibyllæ, sic (vt é sylua) salutarunt" signed "M. G." [H3r]

Vertumnus sive annus recurrens oxonii xxix augusti anno 1605 coram iacobo rege Henrico principe proceribus a ioannensibus in scena recitatus ab uno scriptus phrasi comica prope tragicis senariis hor lib.i. ep. Ult.i. vertumnum ianumque liber spectare videtur londini ex officina nicholai okes impensis ed blunt 1607


Interlude of Detraction, Light Judgment, Verity, and Justice

This edition is not in Greg. Imperfect copy: survives in only five fragments composing most of leaves E1 and E3.


The Brazen Age

There are two issues of this edition, varying in the imprint and with different STC numbers: STC 13310 lists Okes as printer, Rand as publisher, and the location of Rand's shop; STC 13310.3, which is not recorded in Greg, lists Okes as printer and the location of his shop. See also the other Greg

THE BRAZEN AGE, The first Act containing, The death of the  Centaure Nessus, THE SECOND, The Tragedy of Meleager:  THE THIRD The Tragedy of Iason and Medea. THE FOVRTH. VVLCANS NET. THE FIFTH.  The Labours and death of HERCVLES:

LONDON, Printed by Nicholas  Okes, dwelling neere Holborne-Bridge at the signe of the Hand. 1613.

The brazen age the first act containing the death of the centaur Nessus the second the tragedy of Meleager the third the tragedy of Jason and Medea the fourth Vulcan's net the fifth the labors and death of Hercules written by Thomas Heywood London printed by Nicholas Okes dwelling near Holborn bridge at the sign of the hand 1613


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