The image of gouernaunce
Subtitle: compiled of the actes and sentences notable, of the most noble emperour Alexander Seuerus
By: late translated out of Greke into Englishe, by Sir Thomas Elyote ..
Publisher: Thomas Berthelette]
Published: 1549
Place of publication: [London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 174
Subjects: Severus Alexander, -- Emperor of Rome, -- 208-235; Kings and rulers -- Duties
Notes: Leaves printed on both sides

Leaf 174 misnumbered 167

Signatures: A-Z8șAa1ș

Black letter; title within woodcut border; initials

Based, according to Elyot's preface, on a Greek manuscript by Eucolpius, secretary to the Emperor Alexander Severus, with the addition of extracts from other authors, Latin and Greek. Probably by Elyot

First published in 1541

STC 7666.2

McKerrow & Ferguson. Title-page borders, 34

Running heads vary; most signatures with "Image of Govern."

Library's copy lacking table at end (leaves 2A2-4)

Library's copy with bookplates of: George Stokes, founder of the Parker Society; and The Religious Tract Society