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PREFACE.
ERRATA.
CAPELL'S SHAKESPEARIANA
MANUSCRIPTS.
INDEX
LIST OF PRINTERS, STATIONERS, ETC.
CAPELL'S SHAKESPEARIANA
London: C. J. CLAY and SONS,
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS WAREHOUSE,
AVE MARIA LANE.
Glasgow 50, WELLINGTON STREET.
Leipzig: F.A. BROCKHAUS.
New York: THE MACMILLAN COMPANY.
Bombay and Calcutta: MACMILLAN AND CO., Ltd.
[All Rights reserved.]
CATALOGUE OF THE BOOKS
PRESENTED BY EDWARD
CAPELL TO THE LIBRARY
OF TRINITY COLLEGE IN
CAMBRIDGE COMPILED BY
W.W. GREG M.A.
CAMBRIDGE
PRINTED FOR TRINITY COLLEGE
AT THE UNIVERSITY PRESS MCMIII
Cambridge:
PRINTED BY J. AND C. F. CLAY,
AT THE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
EDWARDI CAPELL
MANIBVS
PREFACE.
The books catalogued in the present volume were collected by the Shakespearian scholar Edward Capell and formed the principal part of his library during the years which he spent in the preparation of his edition of Shakespeare's dramatic works. After the publication of this his life's work and the completion of his commentary, the appearance of which however was delayed, Capell parted with his library, the most valuable portion being presented to Trinity while the remainder was dispersed. The conclusion of the Seniority relating to the gift is preserved in the books of the College under the date June 26, 1779. It runs "Agreed by the Master and Seniors, that the thanks of the Society be presented to Edward Capel, Esq. for the valuable Collection of the old Editions of Shakespeare, and of the several manuscripts and printed books, relating to the same Author. J. Peterborough, M.C." The further conclusion relating to the keeping of the books will be found quoted in the entry concerning the MS catalogue (p.163).
Edward Capell, son of the rector of Stanton in Suffolk, was born on June 11, 1713. He was educated at the grammar school of Bury St Edmunds and at Catharine Hall, Cambridge. In 1737 he became deputy-inspector of plays and in 1745 groom of the privy chamber; both appointments being due to the patronage of the Duke of Grafton. In 1760 he published his volume of 'Prolusions.' In 1768 appeared his edition of Shakespeare in ten volumes, dedicated to the grandson of his former patron. The commentary was not finally published till 1783. In the meanwhile Capell had died at his chambers in Brick Court in the Temple on February 24, 1781. He also published 'Two Tables elucidating the Sounds of Letters' in 1749 and 'Reflections on the Originallity of Authours' in 1766.
The system on which the books have been catalogued will I think explain itself. Each work is entered under the author's name whenever the ascription can be made with a reasonable degree of certainty, whether or not the name appears in the work itself. Otherwise books are entered under their titles, except in the case of those published under pseudonyms, which are treated as real names. Initials have not been allowed as headings. In all cases in which any possibility of doubt exists, cross references will be found in the index. With regard to information concerning printers, etc. I have only given notes in cases of particular interest. A list of printers and stationers will be found at the end. In one detail I have deliberately sacrificed consistency to expediency. I have, namely, in giving the names of authors of commendatory verses and the like, followed the original or modernised spelling as appeared more convenient in each individual case.
Finally it is my pleasant duty to acknowledge the kind and valuable help I have throughout received from Mr Aldis Wright, at whose original suggestion the present work was undertaken. I also owe certain suggestions and corrections to my friend Mr A.W. Pollard of the British Museum, to whom the proofs were submitted.
W. W. G.
November, 1903.
ERRATA.
p. 1, l. 9. for Blovnt read Blount.
p. 2, l. 16. for Blovnt read Blount.
p. 49, l. 8. for 2T4 read 2T4.
l. 11. for 'adwertisement' read 'aduertisement'.
p. 67, l. 7. for HORMANUS read HORNANUS.
p. 90, l. 1. for Hvmphrey read Humphrey.
p. 114, l. 26. for SAVIOLO, Vicentio read SAVIOLO, Vincentio.
CAPELL'S SHAKESPEARIANA
ADLINGTON, William.
The eleuen Bookes of the Golden Asse ... 1596. See Apuleius, Lucius.
ALEXANDER, William, Earl of Stirling.
The Monarchicke Tragedies; Crœsus, Darius, The Alexandræan, Iulius Cæsar. Newly enlarged By William Alexander, Gentleman of the Princes priuie Chamber. Carmine dij superi placantur, carmine manes. London Printed by Valentine Simmes for Ed: Blovnt. 1607.
4oo. (71⁄4 × 51⁄4). R. 15.
Collation: A-2D42E2; a2B-M4N2; A-K4L2, unpaged. K 4 in the third alphabet blank. Wanting A1 in the first (? blank). The general title is on A 2, followed by argument and personae to the 'Alexandrian Tragedy,' which begins on B 1. 'Julius Caesar' has a separate titlepage with same imprint on P 2. The rest of the volume (sig. a etc.) is the edition of the 'Monarchic Tragedies' of 1604 with omission of the first sheet, A. It begins with commendatory verses by Robert Ayton, which are followed by the argument and personae to 'Croesus' (some copies have four leaves to sheet a, the additional matter being verses to King James). Then follows the tragedy of 'Croesus' while 'Darius' has separate titlepage dated 1604. In the present copy the 1604 portion has been placed immediately after sheet A of the new portion, in order to get the plays in the order mentioned on the titlepage. This arrangement is frequently met with but leads to absurdities, since the 1604 portion must either be placed, as here, between the personae to the 'Alexandrian Tragedy' and the play itself, or else, as in the copy in the British Museum, in the middle of sheet A.
BM 31.
Aurora. Containing the first fancies of the Authors youth, William Alexander of Menstrie. London, Printed by Richard Field for Edward Blount. 1604.
4o. (71⁄4 × 51⁄4). R. 15.
Collation: A-M4, unpaged. M 4 blank. Epistle dedicatory to Lady Agnes Dowglas, Countess of Argyle. This and the 'Paraenesis' are inserted in the middle of the 'Monarchic Tragedies' at the end of the 1604 portion, but appear to be really distinct publications.
BM 30.
A Paraenesis to the Prince By William Alexander of Menstrie. London, Printed by Richard Field for Edward Blount. 1604.
4o. (71⁄4 × 51⁄4). R. 15.
Collation: A-C4D2 unpaged. D 2 blank. The author's initials appear at the end of the poem.
BM 31.
ALLOT, Robert.
Englands Parnassus: or The choysest Flowers of our Moderne Poets, with their Poeticall comparisons. Descriptions of Bewties, Personages, Castles, Pallaces, Mountaines, Groues, Seas, Springs, Riuers, &c. Whereunto are annexed other various discourses, both pleasaunt and profitable. Imprinted at London for N. L. C. B. and T. H. 1600.
8o. (61⁄2 × 33⁄4). Y. 4.
Collation: A-2K8, paged. Wanting A1 and 2 and 2K 8 (? all blank). The last has been erroneously said to contain an epilogue. Dedicatory verses to Sir Thomas Mounson, signed R. A. (i.e. Robert Allot, the editor). Verses to the reader signed R. A. Table of headings Errata. The stationers were Nicholas Ling (whose device appears on the titlepage), Cuthbert Burby, and Thomas Hayes. In some copies the name of the last appears at length on the titlepage. Allot's full name also appears in some copies at the end of the dedicatory verses (Haz. I. 321).
Sinker 621. BM 3.
APULEIUS, Lucius.
The eleuen Bookes of the Golden Asse Containing, the metamorphosie of Lucius Apuleius, enterlaced with sundry pleasant & delectable tales, with an excellent narration of the marriage of Cupid and Psyches, sette out in the fourth, the fifth, and the sixt Bookes. Translated out of Latin into English by William Adlington. London Printed by Valentine Symmes. 1596.
B.L. 4o. (7 × 51⁄8). T. 3.
Collation: A-2D4, paged. Wanting, 2D 2. Epistle dedicatory to Thomas, Earl of Sussex, signed by the translator. Address to the reader. Life of Apuleius. Author's preface translated in verse and prose. This is the fourth edition; the first appeared in 1566.
Sinker 803. BM 48.
ARIOSTO, Lodovico.
Ariostos seven Planets Gouerning Italie. Or his Satyrs in seven Famous discourses, shewing the estate 1. Of the Court, and Courtiers. 2. Of Libertie, and the Clergy in general. 3. Of the Romane Clergie. 4. Of Marriage. 5. Of Soldiers, Musitians, and Louers. 6. Of Schoolemasters and Schollers. 7. Of Honour, and the happiest life. Newly Corrected and Augmented, with many excellent and note-worthy Notes, together with a new Addition of three most excellent Elegies, written by the same Lodouico Ariosto, the effect whereof is contained in the Argument. Qui te sui te sui. London Printed by William Stansby for Roger Iackson, dwelling in Fleete-streete neere the Conduit. 1611.
4o.(71⁄8 × 51⁄2). S. 28. 2.
Collation: A-Q4; paged. Address to the reader. Argument. Seven Satires. Three Elegies with head-title and fresh pagination. This is a reprint with additions of 'Ariostos Satyres in seuen famous Discourses' which appeared in 1608 as translated by Gervis Markham, but in reality by Robert Tofte.
BM 50.
¦Orlando Furioso in English heroical Verse by Iohn Haringtõ Esquire. Principibus placuisse viris non vltima laus est. Horace¦ [Colophon] Imprinted at London by Richard Field dwelling in the Black-friars by Ludgate. 1591.
F°. (93⁄4 × 7). I. 1.
The word 'Esquire.' is printed on a slip of paper pasted on the titlepage, which is engraved. Collation: ¶8A-P6Q4R-2N62O4, paged. Wanting ¶ 1, containing engraved titlepage signed Coxonus (i.e. T. Cockson) in some copies (Sayle 2228) but by W. Rogers in others (Haz. H. 11) and table of contents on verso. Last leaf containing colophon misplaced at the beginning. Epistle dedicatory to Queen Elizabeth signed by the translator. 'A preface, or rather a briefe apologie of poetrie.' Address to the reader signed Io.
Sinker 740. BM 50.
Orlando Furioso in English heroical Verse, by Sr. Iohn Haringtõ of Bathe Knight. Now secondly imprinted the yeere. 1607. Principibus placuisse viris non vltima laus est. Horace. [Colophon] ¦Imprinted at London by Richard Field, for Iohn Norton and Simon Waterson. 1607.¦
F°. (101⁄2 × 71⁄4). G. 3. 2.
Engraved titlepage as above; title partly re-engraved. Collation: ¶A8-P6Q4R-2N62O4, paged. Wanting 2O 4 containing colophon. Contents etc. as before but without errata at end. Most of the plates are very much worn in this copy. Second edition; a third with the addition of Sir John Harington's 'Epigrams' appeared in 1634.
ASCHAM, Roger.
Toxophilus, The schole of shootinge conteyned in two bookes. To all Gentlemen and yomen of Englande, pleasaunte for theyr pastyme to rede, and profitable for theyr use to folow, both in war and peace. The contentes of the first booke.... [Colophon] Londini. In ædibus Edouardi Whyt-church. Cum priuilegio ad imprimendum solum. 1545.
B. L. 4o. (67⁄8 × 51⁄8). T. 4. 1.
Collation: A4a4A-D4, folios numbered. Wanting A 1 containing frontispiece etc. Frontispiece, with Latin commendatory verses by Walter Haddon on verso. Epistle dedicatory to Henry VIII, signed by the author Roger Ascham. Address 'To all gentle men and yomen of Englande.' Title with table of contents to the two books. The second Book begins with new foliation at sig. D 3. The two leaves a3 and 4 containing Title and Table have been placed at the beginning to supply the place of the frontispiece. This is the first edition; subsequent ones appeared in 1571 and 1589.
Sinker 90. BM 58.
BACON, Francis.
A Declaration of the Practises and Treasons attempted and committed by Robert late Earle of Essex and his Complices, against her Maiestie and her Kingdoms, and of the proceedings as well at the Arraignments & Conuictions of the said late Earle, and his adherents, as after: Together with the very Confessions and other parts of the Euidences themselues, word for word taken out of the Originals. Imprinted at London by Robert Barker, Printer to the Queenes most excellent Maiestie. Anno 1601.
4o. (71⁄8 × 53⁄8). S. 28. 1.
Collation: A-Q4 unpaged. Wanting A 1 blank. There is a woodcut of the royal arms on verso of titlepage, which occurs again on K3vv at the beginning of the 'Confessions'. The official account prepared by Bacon.
BM 474
BANDELLO, Matteo.
La prima [seconda, terza] Parte de le Novelle del Bandello. In Lucca, Per Vincentio Busdrago, 1554. e di nuovo In Londra, per S. Harding, M.DCC.XL.
La quarta Parte de le Novelle del Bandello. In Lione, Per Alessandro Marsilii, 1573. e di nuovo In Londra, per S. Harding, M.DCCXL.
4o. (91⁄4 × 81⁄2). K. 1-3.
The original edition of Parts i-iii is in quarto, Part iv in octavo. The four parts contain a total of 214 novels, of which 28 appear in Part iv.
Certaine Tragicall Discourses written oute of Frenche and Latin, by Geffraie Fenton, no lesse profitable then pleasaunt, and of like necessitye to al degrees that take pleasure in antiquityes or forreine reapportes. Mon heur viendra. Imprinted at London in Fletestrete nere to Sainct Dunstons Churche by Thomas Marshe. Anno Domini. 1567.
B. L. 4o. (73⁄8 × 53⁄8) R. 8.
Title within woodcut border. Collation: *82*2A-2P82Q2. Epistle dedicatory to Lady Mary Sidney, signed and dated, Paris, June 22, 1567. Commendatory verses from Sir John Conway, M.H., George Turberville, and Peter Beverley. Argument. Thirteen histories. Table of contents at the end. The first edition. Entirely translated from the novels of Bandello, through the French of Belleforest.
Sinker 314. BM 617.
BARCLAY, Alexander.
Stultifera Nauis.... 1570. The Ship of Fooles. See Brant, Sebastian.
BARKER, William.
The Fearefull Fansies of the Florentine Cooper ... 1599. See Gelli, Giovanni Battista.
BARKSTED, William.
Mirrha the Mother of Adonis: or, Lustes Prodegies. By William Barksted. Horrace. Nansicetur enim pretium, nomenque Poetæ. Whereunto are added certain Eglogs. By L. M. London Printed by E. A. for Iohn Bache, and are to be sold at his shop in the Popes-head Palace, nere the Royall Exchange. 1607.
8o. (51⁄8 × 33⁄8). *. 15. 1.
Collation: A-E8 unpaged. Wanting E 2-8 containing the 'Eglogs'. Ornament at head, middle and foot of each page of 'Mirrba'. Commendatory verses signed I.W., Robert Glover, Lewes Machin, William Bagnall. The 'Eglogs' have separate titlepage, without imprint, on E 2: 'Three Eglogs, The first is of Menalcas and Daphnis: The other two is of Apollo and Hyacinth. By Lewes Machin.'
BEAUMONT, Francis, and FLETCHER, John.
Comedies and Tragedies Written by Francis Beaumont And Iohn Fletcher Gentlemen. Never printed before, And now published by the Authours Originall Copies. Si quid habent veri Vatum præsagia, vivam. London, Printed for Humphrey Robinson, at the three Pidgeons, and for Humphrey Moseley at the Princes Armes in St Pauls Church-yard. 1647.
Fo. (131⁄4 × 87⁄8). *. 3. 1.
Collation: Portrait unsigned prefixed, A4a-c4d-e2f4g2B-K4L2 2A-2S4 3A-3X4 4A-4I4 5A-5R4 5S6 5T-5X4 6A-6K4 6L6 7A-7C4 7D2 7E-7G4 8A-8C4*8D28D-8F4, paged (except in preliminary matter and beginning afresh with each new set of signatures.) Wanting portrait and leaves a 1-2, b 1 and 4, c 1, d 1-e 2, all containing commendatory verses. Text in double columns. The engraved portrait of Fletcher is signed Guliel. Marshall, and has Latin verses subscribed, signed J. Berkenhead. Epistle dedicatory to Philip Earl
The Coronation A Comedy. As it was presented by her Majesties Servants at the private House in Drury Lane. Written by John Fletcher. Gent. London, Printed by Tho. Cotes, for Andrew Crooke, and William Cooke, and are to be sold at the signe of the Greene Dragon, in Pauls Church-yard. 1640.
4o. (71⁄8 × 51⁄4). S. 4. 9.
Collation: A2B-I4K2, unpaged. Personae. Prologue. Epilogue at the end. This play, though published with Fletcher's name as above, and later included in the folio of 1679, was claimed by Shirley.
BM 635.
Cupids Revenge. As it was often Acted (with great applause) by the Children of the Reuells. Written by Fran. Beaumont & Io. Fletcher Gentlemen. The second Edition. London: Printed for Thomas Iones, and are to be sold at his Shop in Saint Dunstanes Churchyard in Fleet-street. 1630.
4o. (71⁄8 × 55⁄8). S. 3. 6.
Collation: A2B-L4, unpaged. Wanting A 1 and L 4 (? blank). Personae. Epilogue at the end. The first edition appeared in 1615.
BM 117.
The Elder Brother: a Comedie. Acted at the private house in Blacke Fryers, with great Applause, by His late Majesties Servants. Printed according to the true Copie. Written by Francis Beaumont, and John Fletcher. Gent. The second Edition, Corrected and Amended. London, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Princes Arms in St. Paules Church yard. 1651.
4o. (71⁄8 × 55⁄8). S. 3. 5.
Collation: A-H4, paged. Personae. Couplet headed 'Lectori'. Prologue. Epilogue at the end. The third edition really, two having appeared in 1637. On the verso of the titlepage and of the next leaf are some verses inscribed in an old hand.
The Faithfull Shepherdesse. Acted at Somerset House before the King and Queene on Twelfe night last, 1633. And divers times since with great applause at the Private House in Blacke-Friers, by his Majesties Servants. Written by Iohn Fletcher. The third Edition, with Addition. London, Printed by A. M. for Richard Meighen, next to the Middle Temple in Fleet-street. 1634.
4o. (71⁄8 × 55⁄8). S. 3. 7.
Collation: A-K4, unpaged. K 4 blank. Wanting A 2, containing the verses of Field, Jonson, and Chapman. Commendatory verses signed: Fr. Beaumont, Nath. Field, Ben Ionson, G. Chapman, Shack. Marmyon. Dialogue 'by way of prologue' (by Sir W. Davenant). The first edition appeared undated in 1609 or early in 1610.
A King, and no King. Acted at the Blacke-Fryars, by his Maiesties Seruants. And now the third time Printed, according to the true Copie. Written by Francis Beamont & Iohn Fletcher Gent.
The Stationer to Dramatophilus.
Will iudge, and weepe, as if 'twere done indeed.
London, Printed by A. M. for Richard Hawkins, and are to be sold at his Shop in Chancerie Lane, neere Serjeants Inne. 1631.
4o. (71⁄8 × 55⁄8). S. 3. 3.
Collation: A-M4, paged. Wanting A 1 (? blank). Personae. The first edition appeared in 1619.
BM 118.
The Knight Of the Burning Pestle. Full of Mirth and Delight. Written by Francis Beamount and Iohn Fletcher. Gent. As it is now acted by her Majesties Servants at the Private house in Drury lane. 1635.
Iudicium subtile, videndis artibus illud
Ad libros & ad haec Musarum dona vocares:
Bœotum in crasso jurares aëre natum.
London: Printed by N. O. for I. S. 1635.
4o. (71⁄8 × 55⁄8). S. 3. 8.
Collation: A-K4, unpaged. A 1 blank. Address to the readers. Preface headed 'Prologue'. Personae. Epilogue at the end. Two editions, the second and third, were published in this year; the first had appeared in 1613.
BM 118.
The Maides Tragedie: as it hath beene divers times Acted at the Black-Friers by the Kings Maiesties Servants. Written by Francis Beaumont, and Iohn Fletcher Gentlemen. The fourth Impression, Revised and Refined. [Woodcut.] Printed by E. G. for Henry Shepherd, and are to be sold at the signe of the Bible in Chancery lane. 1638.
4o. (71⁄8 × 55⁄8). S. 3. 1.
Collation: A-K4L2, unpaged. Personae. 'The Stationers Censure' in verse. The first edition appeared in 1629.
BM 118.
Monsieur Thomas. A Comedy. Acted at the Private House in Blacke Fryers. The Author, Iohn Fletcher, Gent. London, Printed by Thomas Harper, for Iohn Waterson, and are to be sold at his shop in Pauls Church-yard, at the signe of the Croune: 1639.
4o. (71⁄8 × 51⁄4). S. 4. 5.
Collation: titlepage unsigned, A2B-M4N2, unpaged. Wanting N 2 (? blank). Epistle dedicatory to Charles Cotton, signed Richard Brome. Commendatory verses signed by the same. First edition.
BM 635.
The Night-Walker, or the Little Theife. A Comedy, As it was presented by her Majesties Servants, at the Private House in Drury Lane. Written by John Fletcher. Gent. London, Printed by Tho. Cotes, for Andrew Crooke, and William Cooke. 1640.
4o.
Collation: A2B-K4, unpaged. Epistle dedicatory to William Hudson, signed A. C. (i.e. Andrew Crooke). Personae. First edition.
BM 635.
Philaster or Love lies a Bleeding. Acted at the Globe, and Blackfriers By his Majesties Servants. The Authors being Francis Beaumont, and Iohn Fletcher. Gent. The fourth Impression. London, Printed by E. Griffin for William Leak, and are to be sold at his shop in Chancerie Lane neere the six Clarkes Office 1639.
4o. (71⁄8 × 55⁄8). S. 3. 2.
Collation: A-K4, paged. Stationer's epistle. Personae. This is really the fifth edition, the first having appeared in 1620.
BM 118.
The Tragœdy of Rollo Duke of Normandy. Acted by his Majesties Servants. Written by John Fletcher Gent. Oxford, Printed by Leonard Lichfield Printer to the Vniversity. Anno 1640.
4o. (71⁄8 × 51⁄4). S. 4. 1.
Collation: A-I4K2, paged. Personae. The second edition. The first edition had appeared in London the previous year under the title of 'The Bloody Brother'.
BM 635.
Rule a Wife And have a Wife. A Comoedy. Acted by his Majesties Servants. Written by John Fletcher Gent. Oxford, Printed by Leonard Lichfield Printer to the Vniversity. Anno 1640.
4o. (71⁄8 × 51⁄4). S. 4. 2.
Collation: A-I4, paged. Prologue. Epilogue at the end.
BM 635.
The Scornefull Lady. A Comedy. As it was Acted (with great applause) by the late Kings Majesties Servants, at the Black-Fryers. Written by Francis Beaumont. and John Fletcher. Gentlemen. The sixt Edition, Corrected and amended. London, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Princes Armes in St Pauls Church-yard. 1651.
4o. (71⁄8 × 55⁄8). S. 3. 4.
Collation: A-H4, unpaged. Personae. There were two editions this year, both styled the 'sixt', the present one being distinguished by having a printer's device on the title. The first edition appeared in 1616.
The Tragedy of Thierry King of France, and his Brother Theodoret. As it was diverse times acted at the Blacke-Friers, by the Kings Majesties Servants. Written by Fracis [sic] Beamont. and John Fletcher Gent. London, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Princes Armes in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1649.
4o. (71⁄8 × 51⁄4). S. 4. 8.
Collation: 2 leaves unsigned, A2-4, B-E4, unpaged. Wants E 4 (? blank). Double columns. Prologue. Epilogue. Personae. This is a re-issue of the second edition (1648), A 1 being replaced by a half-sheet unsigned. The first edition appeared in 1621.
The Two Noble Kinsmen: Presented at the Blackfriers by the Kings Maiesties servants, with great applause: Written by the memorable Worthies of their time; Mr. John Fletcher, and Mr. William Shakspeare. Gent. Printed at London by Tho. Cotes; for Iohn Waterson: and are to be sold at the signe of the Crowne in Pauls Church-yard. 1634.
4o. (71⁄8 × 51⁄4). S. 4. 6.
Collation: titlepage unsigned, B-M4N2, paged. Wanting N 2 (? blank). Prologue. Epilogue at the end.
[Another copy.]
4o. (71⁄8 × 51⁄4). S. 27. 1.
Also wanting N 2.
BM 635.
The Wild-Goose Chase. A Comedie. As it hath been Acted with singular Applause at the Black-Friers: Being the Noble, Last, and Onely Remaines of those Incomparable Drammatists, Francis Beaumont, and John Fletcher, Gent. Retriv'd for the publick delight of all the Ingenious; And private Benefit Of John Lowin, And Joseph Taylor, Servants to His late Majestie. By a Person of Honour. Ite bonis avibus—London, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at the Princes Armes in St. Paules Church-yard. 1652.
Fo. (131⁄4 × 87⁄8). *. 3. 2.
Collation: A2a2B-P2, paged. Epistle dedicatory "To the Honour'd, Few, Lovers of Drammatick Poesie," signed: John Lowin, Joseph Taylor. Commendatory verses signed: Richard Lovelace, Norreys Jephson, W. E., H: Harington, James Ramsey. Personae with parts assigned.
Wit without Money. A Comedie, As it hath beene Presented with good Applause at the private house in Drurie Lane, by her Majesties Servants. Written by Francis Beamount, and John Flecher. Gent. London Printed by Thomas Cotes, for Andrew Crooke, and William Cooke. 1639.
4o. (71⁄8 × 51⁄4). S. 4. 3.
Collation: titlepage unsigned, B-I4, unpaged. Wanting I 4 (? blank). Personae. First edition.
BM 119.
The Woman Hater, or the Hungry Courtier. A Comedy, As it hath been Acted by his Majesties Servants with great Applause. Written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher. Gent. London, Printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Princes Armes in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1649.
4o. (71⁄8 × 51⁄4). S. 4. 7.
Collation: 2 leaves unsigned, A2-4, B-E4, unpaged. Double columns. Prologue and epilogue in verse. Personae. Prose prologue. This is a re-issue of the third edition (1648), A 1 being replaced by a half-sheet unsigned. The first two editions appeared in 1607.
BELL, Adam.
Adam Bell, Clim of the Cl¦ough¦ and William of Cloudesle. [Woodcut, with names printed above the figures.] London, Printed by A. M. for W. Thackeray, at the Angel in Duck-Lane, [sic.]
B. L. 4o. (71⁄2 × 51⁄2). Q. 14. 4.
Collation: A-C4, unpaged. Wanting C 4 (? blank). The date cannot be earlier than about 1660, when Thackeray started as bookseller. The first edition of the ballad was probably that printed by Byddell in 1536, known only from a fragment of two leaves. (Haz. I. 33.)
BELLEFOREST, François de.
XVIII Histoires Tragiques. Extraictes des euures Italiennes de Bandel, & mises en langue Françoise, Les six premieres, par Pierre Boisteau, surnommé Launay, natif de Bretaigne. Les douze suiuantes par Fran. de Belle-Forest, Comingeois. A Paris. Pour Gilles Robinot tenãt sa boutique au Palais, en la galerie ou on va à la Chancellerie. 1564. Auec Priuilege.
16o. (41⁄2 × 3). *. 21.
Collation: a-z8A-2I8, paged. 'Extrait du Privilege du Roy' dated, Paris, Jan. 17, 1563; 'Achevé d'imprimer' Sept. 20, 1564. Epistle dedicatory, from Boisteau to Matthieu de Mauny, Abbe des Noyers. Address to the reader. Belleforest's continuation begins with head-title at sig. t 6, preceded by commendatory verses by Belleforest 'Au seigneur de Launay Breton' (i.e. Boisteau). Epistle dedicatory by Belleforest to Charles Maximilian, due d'Orleans. Table of the whole eighteen histories at the end. The six novels translated by Boisteau appeared in 1559, and the same year saw the publication of the continuation by Belleforest containing the other twelve. The two parts were first printed together at Lyons in 8o the same year as the present edition. In the subsequent volumes Belleforest drew from many other sources besides Bandello, while throughout he enlarges greatly upon his original.
Le Cinquiesme Tome des Histoires Tragiques, Le succez, & euenement desquelles est pour la plus part recueilly des choses aduenues de nostre temps, & le reste des histoires anciennes. Par F. de Belleforest Comingeois. A Lyon, Par les heritiers de Benoist Rigaud. M. DCI.
16o. (43⁄4 × 27⁄8). *. 20.
Collation: A-2P8, paged. Epistle dedicatory to Anthoinette de Turaine, Contesse de Clinchamp, signed and dated, Paris, July 25, 1570. Commendatory verses by Justus Ludovicus a Tornone in Latin. Italian verses headed 'De gli Spiriti Francesi à la Francia' and 'Il libro, de se stesso.' Commendatory verses by Jaques Moysson, and A. du Verdier. Table at end. The volume contains eight histories. The first edition of vol. v. appeared at Paris in 1570. The final edition of the 'Histoires Tragiques' is that published at Rouen in 1603-4, in 7 vols. 16o.
The Hystorie of Hamblet. London Imprinted by Richard Bradocke, for Thomas Pauier, and are to be sold at his shop in Corne-hill, neere to the Royall Exchange 1608.
B. L. 4o. (7 × 51⁄4) S. 33. 3.
Collation: A-H4I2, unpaged. Wanting A1 and I2 (? blank). Argument. Preface. Translated from the third 'Histoire' of the fifth volume of Belleforest's collection. The present copy, which is supposed to be unique, came into Capell's hands from the collection of the Duke of Newcastle (see R. Farmer's 'Learning of Shakespeare,' ed. 2, 1767, p. 59). Capell had previously possessed a fragment (Id. p. 57).
BOCCACCIO, Giovanni.
Il Decameron Di Messer Giovanni Boccaccio. Del MDXXVII.
4o. (81⁄2 × 61⁄4). O. 1.
On the verso of the facsimile titlepage of 1527 occurs the imprint "Londra per Tommaso Edlin. MDCCXXV." With engraved portrait and frontispiece. The reprint known as Consul Smith's edition.
The Modell of Wit, Mirth, Eloquence, and Conuersation. Framed in Ten Dayes, of an hundred curious Pieces, by seuen Honourable Ladies, and three Noble Gentlemen. Preserued to Posterity by the Renowned Iohn Boccacio, the first Refiner of Italian prose: And now translated into English. Printed by Isaac Iaggard, for Mathew Lownes, 1625.
Fo. (111⁄8 × 71⁄8). F. 9. 1.
Title within ornamental border originally used in 1593 for Sidney's 'Arcadia'. Collation: A-V62A82B-2N6, folios numbered. 2N 6 blank. Wanting A 1 (? blank). Epistle dedicatory to Philip Herbert, Earl of Montgomery. Table of contents in double columns. Woodcuts in text.
BM 239.
The Decameron containing An hundred pleasant Nouels. Wittily discoursed, betweene seuen Honourable Ladies, and three Noble Gentlemen. The last Fiue Dayes. London, Printed by Isaac Iaggard, 1620.
Fo. (111⁄8 × 71⁄8). F. 9. 2.
Title within border formed of woodcuts used also in the text. Collation: A4¶-2¶43¶2B-2Z43A6, folios numbered. A 1 blank. Epistle dedicatory to Philip Herbert, Earl of Montgomery. Address to the reader. Table of contents in single columns. Woodcuts in text.
BM 460.
Thirteene most pleasaunt and delectable questions, Entituled, A disport of diuerse noble personages, written in Italian by M. Iohn Bocace Florentine and poet Laureat, in his booke named Philocopo: Englished by H. G. Imprinted at London by A. I. and are to be sold in Paules churchyard, by Thomas Woodcocke. 1587. [Colophon] Imprinted at London, by Abell Ieffes, and are to be solde in Paules churchyard by Thomas Woodcocke, dwelling at the signe of the Beare. 1587.
B. L. 8o. (51⁄4 × 31⁄2). *. 12.
Collation: A-L8, unpaged. Epistle dedicatory from H. G. to William Rice, dated Mar. 6, 1566. Verses to the reader. Argument. Translated from the fifth book of the 'Philocolo'. The first edition appeared under the title 'A Pleasant disport' &c., in 1567. The present edition is the fourth that is known. Both H. Grantham and H. Gifford have been suggested as the translator.
Sinker 1093. BM 239.
BODENHAM, John.
Bel-vedére or the Garden of the Muses.