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    The Batchelor's triumph: or, The single-man's happiness.
    Date of publication:
    1672-1695
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Caption title. "To the Tune of, For what is Man, &c." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. In verse. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
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    The [f]aithful lovers of the West. Come joyn with me all you that love, and faithful to each other prove: Example take by this my song, all you that stand within this throng. To the tune of, As I walkt forth to take the air. / By William Blundun.
    Date of publication:
    1680-1685
    
    Author(s):
    Blunten, William.
    Description:
    "The second part, to the same tune." Place and date of publication from Wing. Includes 4 engraved illustrations. Imperfect: cropped with some loss of print. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
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    Tom and Rogers contract: or What Devon-farmers use to act. Two farmers lately met in Devon-shire. And since it was within the month of May, and so by chance they drank a pot of beer; I will declare to you what they did say. : Tune of, Hey boys up go we. / by Tobias Bowne.
    Date of publication:
    1672-1696
    
    Author(s):
    Bowne, Tobias.
    Description:
    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Includes 3 engraved illustrations. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
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    A caution for scolds: or, A true way of taming a shrevv. To the tune of, Why are my eyes still flowing. This may be printed, R.P.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "A noble man he marry'd with a cruel scold ..." Item at A5:2[41] imperfect: cropped and stained affecting imprint and text. Reproduction of original in the Harvard ...
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    The dying lovers reprieve. Or, The reward of true love. With sighs and tears her love he doth desire, since Cupid hath his senses set on fire; his torment and his pain to her he shews, with all his protestations and his vows: at last she yields to grant him some relief, and make him joyful after all his grief. Tune of, Digby's farewel; or, Give me the lass, &c. With allowance. Ro. L'Estrange.
    Date of publication:
    1674-1679
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Verse: "Fairest and dearest to thee I am bound ..." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Item at A5:2[102] imperfect: cropped. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library and the British ...
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    The lamentation of a bad market, or, The drownding of three children on the Thames. With this fantastick tragy [sic] comedy, tis like that one or other pleas'd will be; because the method carrie, mirth there[i]n, or else the subject were not worth a pin: howe're you'l say it is no laughing matter, to see poor children drowned in the water. Tune of, The ladies fall. With allowance.
    Date of publication:
    1674-1679
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Verse: "Some Christian people all give ear ..." Date, place of publication and publisher's names from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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    A new dialogue between Alice & Betrice, as they met at the market one morning early. To the tune of Mopsaphil. This may be printed, R.P.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Place and date of publication from Wing. Verse: "Alice. Good neighbour whyd'ye look awry? you're grown a wondrous stranger ..." Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    Directions for damosels, or The maidens advice, in an answer to the young mens counseller. You that a kind good husband lack let me with you prevail, to choose a brown or curious black, these colours never fail. Tune of, All trades. This may be printed R.P.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Verse: "O now I have counsell'd young-men ..." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Item at A5:2[92] imperfect: trimmed. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library and the British Library.
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    An easie way to tame a shrew. Or The young plow-man's frollick. He that a shrew would gladly tame, example take here by the same; as in this ditty you may find, fair words doth please a womans mind: and all good wives where e're you be, pray listen well to this ditty; to please you all I know not how, but yet I say, God speed the plow. To a delightful new tune; or, The collier of Croydon had coles to sell.
    Date of publication:
    1670-1696
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Verse: "Be merry all you that be here ..." Place, date of publication, and publisher's name from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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    Nevvs from Hide-Parke: or A very merry strange passage which happened betwixt a north-country gentleman, and a very gaudy gallant lady of pleasure, whom he took up in the parke, and conducted her (in her own coach) home to her lodgings, and what chanced there, if you'l venture attention, the song will declare. To the tune of, the Crost couple.
    Date of publication:
    1640-1643
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "One evening a little before it was darke ..." Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    Advice to batchelors, or, A caution to be careful in their choice. As also, the deserved praise of a careful industrious wife. If thou wilt change a single life, to live free from annoy, chuse then a kind and careful wife, she'll crown thy days with joy. To the tune of, A touch of the times. Or, The country farmer. This may be printed. R.P.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Verse: "Both Robert and Richard, nay, William and Ned ..." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The bleeding lovers lamentation: or, Fair Clorindas sorrowful complaint for the loss of her unconstant Strephon. To the tune of, The ring of gold. Licensed according to order.
    Date of publication:
    1688-1692
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Item at A5:2[27] imperfect: trimmed and stained. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The most rare and excellent history, of the Dutchess [sic] of Suffolks callamity. To the tune of, Queen Dido.
    Date of publication:
    1665-1674
    
    Author(s):
    Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600.
    Description:
    Contains 2 illustrations. Author and date of publication taken from Wing (2nd ed.) Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow Library.
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    The deluded lasses lamentation: or, The false youth's unkindness to his beloved mistress. To the tune of Is she gone, let her go. Licensed according to order.
    Date of publication:
    1688-1692
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Verse: "Is she gone? Let her go, I do not care ..." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Trimmed. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The Spanish ladies love, to a pleasant new tune.
    Date of publication:
    1658-1664
    
    Author(s):
    Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600.
    Description:
    Attributed to Thomas Deloney by Wing. Date and place of publication suggested by Wing. Reproduction of original in: Bodleian Library.
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    A new Scotch ballad of Jealous Nanny: or, False-hearted Willy turn'd true: to the tune of, Moggies iealousie.
    Date of publication:
    1670-1696
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Verse: "My own dear Nanny, my fair eyne ..." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Item at A5:2[169] imperfect: cropped, with loss of imprint. Item at A6:2[5] imperfect: stained. Reproduction of original in the ...
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    The Dutch damnified: or, The butter-boxes bob'd. Being a brief and true account how Sir Robert Holmes, Sir Phillip Howard, and Sir William Jennings ... burnt and destroy'd near a hundred and sixty saile of Dutch ships ... and all this performed ... with the losse of ten men on our side. The tune is, A fig for France, and Holland too, &c.
    Date of publication:
    1664-1674
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    "With allowance." Place and date of publication taken from Wing (2nd ed.) Contains 3 illustrations. Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow Library.
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    The dying young man, and the obdurate maid, or, A strange and wonderful relation of a young man that dyed for love ... with the maids perplexity for loss of her love, and how likely she is to dy [sic] for the same cause ... To the tune of, Fancies phenix.
    Date of publication:
    1654-1665
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Contains 2 illustrations. Date of publication taken from Wing (2nd ed.) Right half sheet contains: The second part, to the same tune. Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow Library.
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    A new ballad, to the tune of, Good people give ear, while a story I tell, of twenty black tradesmen were brought up in Hell, &c. or, Packington's Pound.
    Date of publication:
    1680-1685
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Imprint from Wing. Verse: "To our once loyal town, is lately come down ..." Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The new courtier: the tune is, Cloris, since thou art fled away, &c.
    Date of publication:
    1678-1681
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Date and place of publication suggested by Wing. In two parts. Verse: "Upon the change where merchants meet ..." Item at A5:2[295] trimmed. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library and the British ...
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    A louer forsaken, of his best beloued. To an excellent new court tune.
    Date of publication:
    1628-1629
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Place and date of publication suggested by STC. Verse: "Ioy to the person of my loue ..." Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The Scotch lad's moan. Or, Pretty Moggies unkindness. To an excellent new Scotch tune. This may be printed, R.P.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
    Author(s):
    D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723.
    Description:
    Attributed to D'Urfey by Wing. Verse: "A lad o'th' town that made his moan ..." Date and place of publication suggested by Wing. Item at A5:2[324] imperfect: trimmed, affecting imprint. Reproduction of original in the ...
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    The dissatisfied subject· Or, Covetousness, the destruction of religion, and loyalty. To the tune of, Let Mary live long. License daccording [sic] to order.
    Date of publication:
    1688-1692
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Publishers' names, date and place of publication from Wing. Verse: "Behold in this age ..." Printed in two columns. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The dying tears of a penitent sinner. Which was written as he lay on his death-bed, according to his own direction. Wherein we may behold how stedfastly he believed in the precious death and passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, and how willing he was to leave this world. To the tune of, The faithful friend: or, The brothers gift.
    Date of publication:
    1678-1681
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Verse: "Draw near kind friends and neighbours (all ..." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Imperfect: trimmed. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The dying Christians friendly advice[.] To sinners all, and every Christian friend, this my advice I freely recommend. And with them all while they have time and brea[th] to make provision for to meet with death. To the tune of, Aim not too high. This may be printed, R.L.S.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Imprint suggested by Wing. Verse: "You mortal men who vainly spend your youth ..." L copy tightly bound and trimmed affecting imprint. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The Winchester wedding: or, Ralph of Reading and Black Bess of the Green. To a new country dance: or, The King's jigg.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1692
    
    Author(s):
    D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723.
    Description:
    Verse: "At Winchester was a wedding ..." Author, publication date and publisher's name from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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    The old miser slighted: or, The young lasses resolution to marry the young man that she loves, and not be troubled with the groans of gouty fornicator, for the benefit of his riches. To the tune of I often for my Jenny strove. Licensed according to order.
    Date of publication:
    1688-1692
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "My mother duns me e'ery day ..." Trimmed. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The north-countrey maids resolution & love to her sweetheart. Her daddy and mammy she'l rather forsake ... To a pleasant new northern tune.
    Date of publication:
    1641-1661
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Contains 4 illustrations. Right half-sheet contains: The second part, to the same tune. "Entered according to Order." Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow. Library.
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    A vvord in season: or, Now or never. Tis ne'r too late to be advised well regard it then you beauties that excel both in external and internal parts and do not triumph over captive hearts: least you ingrateful being left to time bereft of charmes, be punisht that black crime. A pleasant new tune, of Sweet use your time, &c.
    Date of publication:
    1681-1684
    
    Author(s):
    D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723.
    Description:
    Author, date and place of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "Sweet use your time, abuse your time ..." Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library and the British Library.
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    The Brides burial. The tune is, The ladies fall.
    Date of publication:
    1663-1674
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Includes 3 engraved illustrations. Reproduction of original in the Glasgow University Library.
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    The bak'd bully: or, Love in an oven [B]eing a true relation of a gentleman that pickt up a bakers wife: how she carried him home to her house, and of his entertainment there. To the tune of, Jenny come tie my, &c. With allowance.
    Date of publication:
    1670-1696
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Verse - "[...]ou blades of the north,". Wing CD-ROM, 1996 gives a range of dates: 1670-1696. Place of publication and date from Wing CD-ROM, 1996. O copy, reel 2542, is trimmed with loss of text. Reproduction of original ...
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    The Cavaliers comfort; or, Long lookt for will come at last. Here's good news, from sea now sent to the shore, and good news on land, so what would you have more. : To the tune of The king injoys his own again.
    Date of publication:
    1646-1665
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Date of publication suggested by Wing. Includes 2 wood-cut illustrations. Reproduction of original in the University of Glasgow Library.
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    The Forlorn damsel. Well, since there's neither old nor young, will pitty on me take, my passion now doth grow so strong, I fear my heart will break. : The tune is, Moggy's jealousie.
    Date of publication:
    1674-1695
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Date of publication suggested by Wing. Contains headpiece and three cut illustrations. In verse. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
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    The Frantick lover: or, The wandring young-man.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
    Author(s):
    N. P.
    Description:
    "This may be printed, N.P." Date of publication suggested by Wing. In verse. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
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    The Fryer well-fitted. Or, A pretty j[e]st that once befell, how a maid put a fryer to cool in the well. To a pretty tune.
    Date of publication:
    1663-1674
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Caption title. Letter in title did not print. Caption of second sheet reads: The second part, to the smae [sic] tune. Contains 5 cuts. Imprint suggested by Wing. In verse. Imperfect: cropped and lacking imprint. Reproduction ...
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    The Forlorn lover: declaring how a lass gave her lover three slipps for a teaster, and married another a week before Easter. / To a pleasant new tune.
    Date of publication:
    1663-1674
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Date of publication suggested by Wing. In verse. Imperfect: torn and cropped with slight loss of print. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
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    The True lovers joy or, A dialogue between a seaman and his love.
    Date of publication:
    1670-1696
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    "To a new tune much in request." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Illustrated with 3 cuts. Reproduction of original in the Glasgow University Library.
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    The faithful inflamed lover: or, The true admirer of beauty Being an account of a worthy squire that married a farmers daughter. This beauteous maid his heart betray'd, he lov'd her not for store; he fought not one for wealth alone, he had enough before. To the tune of, Over hills and high mountains.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Verse - "Now my dearest sweet jewel,". Wing CD-ROM, 1996 gives range of dates: 1685-1688; place of publication and publisher's name from Wing CD-ROM, 1996. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library, Oxford, England.
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    The faithful farmer, or, the down-right vvooing betwixt Robin and Nancy When he had told her of his store, she could not him deny; alas, what could she wish for more, then goods and loyalty. To the tune of, O mother, Roger, &c. This may be printed, R.P.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Place, date of publication, and publisher's name from Wing CD-ROM, 1996. Wing CD-ROM, 1996 gives range of dates, 1685-1688. Verse - "My little, pritty youthful Nancy,". Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library, ...
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    The Good-fellows counsel: or, The Bad husbands recantation proving by arguments both just and fit, that he which spends least money has most wit. : To the tune of, Tan Tivye.
    Date of publication:
    1680-1685
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Caption title. Date of publication suggested by Wing. Imprint from colophon. Printed on facing leaves; "The second part, to the same tune" at top of second leaf. Reproduction of original in: Bodleian Library.
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    The Tyrannical beauty. Beauty fadeth like a flower, then fair ladies be not proud, time and sickness may devour, what at present you'r allow'd. To a pleasant tune; called, Prodigious fate.
    Date of publication:
    1678-1681
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Illustrated with 3 woodcuts. Reproduction of original in the Glasgow University Library.
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    The faithful young man & constant maid; or, The unexpressable love between sweet William and fair Elenor To the tune of, The plowman's health. This may be printed. R.P.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
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    Unknown author
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    Verse - "We will leave all the thoughts of the world for a while". Wing CD-ROM, 1996 gives range of dates: 1685-1688. Place of publication and publisher's name from Wing CD. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library, ...
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    Oh! how I sigh, when I think on the man, &c. Or, the amorous virgin; VVho never till this time, did fancy a man, but now she must love; let her do what she can. To a dainty new tune, much sung in the Duke of York's Play-house.
    Date of publication:
    1663-1674
    
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    Unknown author
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    Verse - "To little or no purpose,". Woodcuts of a woman holding grain, a man with a walking stick, and a couple. Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.
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    The citizens vindication against the down right countrey-man. (alias Boobee) ...
    Date of publication:
    1672-1680
    
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    The west country delight: or, Hey for Zommerzet-Shire Lively delineating how jocund they be, that jerk it, and ferk it, under the green-wood tree. To a new tune of O how they did firk it: or, Salengers round.
    Date of publication:
    1670-1696
    
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    Unknown author
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    Wing CD-ROM, 1996 gives range of dates: 1670-1696. Place of publication and publisher's name from Wing CD. Verse - "In sommer time when flowers do spring,". In this edition, line 2 of title has 'Zommerzet-Shire'. (Note 3rd ...
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    A friends advice, in an excellent ditty, concerning the variable changes in this life. : To pleasant new tune,.
    Date of publication:
    1663-1674
    
    Author(s):
    Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620.
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    Attributed to Thomas Campion by Wing. Date of imprint suggested by Wing. Right half of sheet contains "The second part to the same tune." Without music. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
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    England new bell-man: ringing into all peoples ears Gods dreadful judgements against this land and kingdom prognosticated by the great eclipse of the sun. March 29. 1652. the strange effects to continue 1654, 1655, 1656. to the amazement of the whole world. The tune is, O man in desperation.
    Date of publication:
    1658-1664
    
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    Unknown author
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    Verse - "Awake awake O England,". Wing CD-ROM, 1996 gives a range of dates: 1658-1664. Wing CD-ROM, 1996 gives the title: England's new bell-man. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
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    A Worthy example of a vertuous wife, who fed her father with her own milk, being condemned to be starved to death, and afterwards pardoned by the emperour. The tune is Flying fame.
    Date of publication:
    1658-1664
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Contains one illustration. Without music. Imperfect: faded. Date of publication suggested by Wing (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in: Bodleian Library.
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    The young-womans complaint: or, A caveat to all maids to have a care how they be married to old men The tune is, What should a young woman do with an old man, &c. or, The tyrant.
    Date of publication:
    1655-1665
    
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    Unknown author
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    Verse - "Come all you young damsels". Wing CD-ROM, 1996 gives range of dates: 1655-1665. In four columns with two woodcuts above the first two columns. Reproduction of original in the Glasgow University Library.
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    [The young] lover, or, A new way of wooing. ... To the tune of The zealous lover, or, A fig for France, &c.
    Date of publication:
    1600-1699
    
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    Unknown author
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    Contains three illustrations. Imperfect: cropped, with loss of text. Reproduction of original in: Bodleian Library.
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    The wounded lover's lamentation to Silvia. To an excellent new tune, sung at court.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
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    Unknown author
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    Contains three illustrations. "This may be printed, R.P." Reproduction of original in: Bodleian Library.
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    A Warning for all worldlings to learn to dye. The tune is, The ladies fall.
    Date of publication:
    1663-1674
    
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    Unknown author
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    Illustrated with 1 cut. Right half of sheet contains "The second part to the same tune:" Reproduction of original in the Glasgow University Library.
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    [Th]e young-man put to his dumps: being a gallant discourse on May-day last, between two witty lovers ... To a pleasant new tune, called, the The lovers delight, or, The Cambridge horn.
    Date of publication:
    1686-1689
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Contains two illustrations. Imperfect: torn, with loss of text. Reproduction of original in: Bodleian Library.
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    You pretty little ladies will do so. Or, A match made up against the Whitson-Holy-days. This ditty was composed, the truth is so, by a young-man that did a maiden wooe ... To the tune of, Lusty Bacchus, &c.
    Date of publication:
    1663-1674
    
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    Unknown author
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    Contains three illustrations. Date of publication suggested by Wing (2nd. ed.). Reproduction of original in: Bodleian Library.
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    The young gallants tutor, or, An invitation to mirth. Here is an antedote against all sadness ... Tune of The delights of the bottle.
    Date of publication:
    1674-1679
    
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    Unknown author
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    Date of publication from Wing (2nd ed.). Contains four illustrations. "With Allowance." Reproduction of original in: Bodleian Library.
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    A Worthy example of a vertuous wife, who fed her father with her own milk: being condemned to be starved to death, and afterwards pardoned by the emperor. The tune is, Flying fame.
    Date of publication:
    1661-1674
    
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    Unknown author
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    Contains one illustration. Without music. Place and date of publication suggested by Wing (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in: Bodleian Library.
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    Tobies experience explain'd: Good fellows all, whatever you be, I pray take this advice of me: strength will decay old age will come, therefore save something while your yong [sic] To the tune of, That dill doul
    Date of publication:
    1670-1696
    
    Author(s):
    Bowne, Tobias.
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    Attributed to Tobias Bowne. Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "Good fellows all I pray draw near ..." Trimmed. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    Beautifull Moggy: or, Scotch Jemmy's delight· Being a brief account of a late wooing and wedding at the city of Edinborough. To the tune of The female trooper. Licensed according to order.
    Date of publication:
    1688-1692
    
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    Unknown author
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    Publishers' names, place and date of publication suggested by Wing Verse: "Moggy full as blithe and gay ..." Printed in two columns. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The doubting virgin, and the constant youngman. Observe what here is put in print, all you that do love merriment: it's for young men and maids also, stay and hear't o're before you go. Tune of, The repriev'd captive, by Tobias Brown [sic].
    Date of publication:
    1670-1696
    
    Author(s):
    Bowne, Tobias.
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    Verse: "Oh my dearest do not slight me ..." Place, date of publication, and publisher's name from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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    The bad husband's information of ill husbandry; or, He goes far that never turns. Shewing, how a good-fellow spent most of his estate, but did repent before it was too late: wishing all others to take warning by this, and strive in time to mend what is amiss, to the tune of, Digby's Farewell: or The jovial crew.
    Date of publication:
    1675-1680
    
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    Unknown author
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    Verse: "You bonny boon blades that are company keepers ..." Place, date of publication, and publisher's name from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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    Beauties triumph: or, The joys of faithful lovers made compleat; shewing the amorous address of a young gallant to a fair virgin, whose consent, notwithstanding her many coy objections, & concluded the happy marriage, under the feign'd names of Amintor and Silva. Being a most pleasant and delightful new play-house song. All that's call'd beauty, for mans use was made, why then should he of females be afraid? Encounter them but brisk, you'l find them yield, 'tis seldome known they long do keep the field; but if you fear to court f[ai]th, e'n despair, for cowards never Cupids plunder share. To a new play-house tune; or, The reward of loyalty, &c.
    Date of publication:
    1670-1696
    
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    Unknown author
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    Verse: "A pox upon this needless scorn ..." Place, date of publication, and publisher's name from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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    The batchelors delight, being a pleasant new song, shewing the happiness of a single life, and the miseries that do commonly attend matrimony. To the tune of the Kings delight, or, The young mans advice to his fellow batchelors.
    Date of publication:
    1641-1661
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    A ballad. Date of publication suggested by STC. Verse: "The world's a blister sweld with care ..." Trimmed. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library and the British Library.
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    The bonny Scottish lad, and the yielding lass. To an excellent new tune much in request, called The Liggan waters.
    Date of publication:
    1682-1691
    
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    Unknown author
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    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "Bonny lass I love thee well ..." Imperfect: trimmed and stained. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    Tobia's advice, or, A remedy for a ranting young-man. VVhile you are single you take but little care, therefore I say better you married were, perhaps there's some at this will make a jest, but I say still a married life is best. Therefore young-men take this advice of me better take one than run to two or three. Tune of, Daniel Cooper. / By Tobias Bowne.
    Date of publication:
    1670-1696
    
    Author(s):
    Bowne, Tobias.
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    Date and place of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "On [sic] May morning as I walkt forth ..." Item at A5:2[355] trimmed. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library and the British Library.
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    The alewives invitation to married-men, and batchelors. Shewing how a good fellow is slighted when he is brought to poverty. Therefore take my counsel, & alewives don't trust, for when you have wasted, and spent all you have, then out of doors she will you headlong thrust, calling you rascal, and shirking knave. But so long as you have money, come early or (late, you shall have her at command, or else her (maid Kate. To a new tune, or, Digby's farewell.
    Date of publication:
    1675-1680
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Verse: "Good fellows come hither, 'tis to you I speak ..." Place and date of publication from Wing. Printer's name from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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    A fairing for young-men and maids. If you'l take my advice, this I would have you do, then every young-man take his lass, and drink one pot or two. To the tune of, The Winchester wedding. This may be printed, R.P. / By Tobias Bowne.
    Date of publication:
    1670-1696
    
    Author(s):
    Bowne, Tobias.
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    Verse: "As Thomas and Mary did meet ..." Place, date of publication suggested by Wing. Item at reel A5:2[133] trimmed. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library (reel A2) and the British Library ...
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    Tobias observation; a youngman came unto a fair, by chance he met his true love there said he, sweetheart thou are welcome here, invited her to drink some beer, but in the end prov'd ne'r the near, as in this song it will appear. Tune of, The country farmer. / By Tobias Bowne. This may be printed, R.P.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
    Author(s):
    Bowne, Tobias.
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    Date, place of publication and publisher's name from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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    An answer to Nanny O; or, The happy agreement between the two Scotch lovers, Willy & Nanny. Tune of, Nanny O. This may be printed, R.P.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
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    Unknown author
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    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "Art thou so loyal to thy love ..." Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The Bedford-shire vvidow; or, The poor in distress reliev'd, being a full and true relation, of a poor widow, whose husband was dead, and she turn'd out of doors by her creditors, and forced with her three children to lye in the street, and beg for bread; and how that Queen Mary, walking in her garden, and hearing her beg came to her, and caused her children to be cloathed and put to nurse, and gave the poor widow a weekly pension, to maintain her as long as she liv'd. To the tune of, Let Caesar live long. Licensed according to order,
    Date of publication:
    1688-1692
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Verse: "In scripture we read how that Dorcas the good ..." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Trimmed. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library and the British Library.
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    The batchelour's guide, and the married man's comfort. A good wife she is the comfort of a man, if a man be carefull to comfort her again; for love is so rare a thing to see, betwixt man and wife, if they do well agree: but where man and wife do's live at the debate, they say the curse of God do's lye at the gate, therefore honest young men and maids have a care I desire when you are married to live in God's fear: and those that are married and has been long wed, to make much of there wives both at board & at (bed; and let them be carefull they do not offend but be true to their husband to the latter end. To the tune of, The sorrowfull damsels lamentation for want of a husband. This may be printed, R.P.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
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    Verse: "All batchelors now, come hearken to me ..." Place, date of publication, and publisher's name from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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    Bloudy news from Germany or The peoples misery by famine, Being an example of Gods just judgement on one Harte a noble man in Germany of the town of Ments who when the people were decayed (by reason of a hard famine) he gathered the poorer sort into a barn, and burned them (saying these are but as rats that eat up all and do nothing else) but the allseeing God left not this wickedness unpunished; for he was so sore beset and beat with rats, that his castles top was never after free of them, and at last devoured by them. Tune of, Chievy Chase.
    Date of publication:
    1670-1696
    
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    Unknown author
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    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "When as my mind was fully bent ..." Trimmed and separated for mounting. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The hasty wedding; or, William's patience rewarded: with the consent of pretty Nancy. To the tune of, The man of fashion, or, The doubting virgin.
    Date of publication:
    1670-1696
    
    Author(s):
    Bowne, Tobias.
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    Attributed to Tobias Bowne by Wing. Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "Sitting with my dearest dear ..." Also identified as Wing (2nd ed.) H1139. Copies cut and mounted. Item at A6:2[50] imperfect: ...
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    The bad husbands reformation, or, The ale-wives daily deceit. If thou in folly thus proceed, what e're you earn to spend; when thou art in the greatest need, one groat they will not lend. To the tune of, My life and my death; or, The poor mans counsellour. This may be printed, R.P.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Verse: "I was a bad husband, that had a good trade ..." Place, date of publication, and publisher's name from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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    The countrey lasse. To a daintie new note, which if you can hit, there's another tune will as well fit. To the tune of, The mother beguild daughter.
    Date of publication:
    1628-1629
    
    Author(s):
    M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656?
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    Attributed to Martin Parker. Place and date of publication suggested by STC. Verse: "Although I am a countrey lasse ..." Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    An answer to Sefautians farewel, or, Fair Silvia's dying complaint for the decease of her love. To the same tune.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
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    Unknown author
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    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse - "My Sefaution, art thou deceased,". Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    An answer to the maidens frollick: or, The taylors resolution to be reveng'd of these petticoat press-masters, by bob-tailing their gowns and petticoats for the future, more than ever they have done heretofore. To the tune of, An orange. Licensed according to order.
    Date of publication:
    1688-1692
    
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    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "'Tis not long ago, good people you know ..." Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The two faithful lovers, or, A merry song in praise of Betty. Young-men and maids I do intend to sing a song that's newly pen'd; and if you please to have it out 'twill please your fancies without doubt. / By T.B. Tune of, The amorous damsel of Bristol city. With allowance.
    Date of publication:
    1681-1684
    
    Author(s):
    Bowne, Tobias.
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    Authorship uncertain. Generally attributed to T. Bowne. Cf. Wing. Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "In a May morning as I was walking ..." Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    Times alteration: or, The old mans rehearsall, what braue dayes he knew a great while agone, when his old cap was new. To the tune of, Ile nere be drunke againe.
    Date of publication:
    1628-1629
    
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    M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656?
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    Signed: M.P. [i.e Martin Parker]. Verse: "VVhen this old cap was new ..." Place and date of publication suggested by STC. In two parts, separated for mounting; woodcuts at head of each part. Reproduction of original in the ...
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    The brides good-morrow. To a pleasant new tune.
    Date of publication:
    1628-1629
    
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    A friends aduice: in an excellent ditty, concerning the variable changes in this world. To a pleasant new tune.
    Date of publication:
    1628-1629
    
    Author(s):
    Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620.
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    Attributed to Thomas Campion. Place and date of publication suggested by STC. Verse: "What if a day or a month, or a yeare ..." In two parts, separated for mounting; woodcuts at head of each part. Reproduction of original ...
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    The biter bitten, or, The broker well-fitted by the joyner, and the joyners wife. This crafty knave, thought to inslave, in sending for his wife; the gold they keep, and he may weep, to mend his wicked life. To the tune of, The two English travellers. This may be printed, R.P.
    Date of publication:
    1685-1688
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Verse: "A lusty stout joyner he had a fair wife ..." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Imperfect: cropped, affecting imprint. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The boatswains call; or, The couragious marriners invitation to all his brother sailers, to forsake friends and relations, for to fight in the defence of their King and country. To the tune of Ring of gold. Licencsed according to order.
    Date of publication:
    1688-1692
    
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    Unknown author
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    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "Stout seamen come away ..." Item at A5:2[29] imperfect: trimmed and stained. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library and the British Library.
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    The bulls feather; being The good-fellows song, usually sung at their merry-meeting in Bulls Feather-Hall, who sent this song to their brethren, (of what degree or quality) in praise of the Bulls Feather. And to all merry cuckolds who think it no scorn, to wear the Bulls Feather, though made of a horn. To a very pleasant new tune: or: The Bulls Feather:.
    Date of publication:
    1674-1679
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Verse: "It chanced not long ago ..." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Imperfect: trimmed. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    Cheat upon cheat, or, The debaucht hypocrite. Being a true account oftwo [sic] maidens, who lived in London near Fish-street, the one being named Susan, the othes [sic] Sarah. Susan, being dressed in mans apparel, courted Sarah, to the great trouble of the deceived damsel, who thought to be pleasur'd by her bridals [sic] nights [sic] lodging as you may find by the sequel. When maidens come to love and ... and want the use of man, against their wills they needs must shew't let them do what they can. To the tunof [sic], Tender hearts of London city.
    Date of publication:
    1684-1690
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Verse: "Come and hear the strangest story ..." Place, date of publication, and publisher's name from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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    The coalier lassie a new song to its own proper tune.
    Date of publication:
    1600-1699
    
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    The constant country-man. Or, A loving dialogue between honest Thomas and his true-love Nancy. Tune to, Woman warrier. Licensed according to order.
    Date of publication:
    1688-1692
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "Pretty Nancy my love ..." Imperfect: trimmed and stained. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The contented pilgrim: or, The pilgrims troublesome journey to his long home. He waits with patience and is well content, and desires all Christian people to repent, for the blessed soul that intends to Heaven to go, must work with patience whether he will or no. Tune is, Let patience work for me. This may be printed, R.L.S.
    Date of publication:
    1670-1696
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Place, date of publication, and publisher's name from Wing. Verse: "I am a poor pilgrim in this life ..." Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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    Barbara Allen's cruelty: or, The young-man's tragedy. With Barbara Allen's [l]amentation for her unkindness to her lover, and her self. To the tune of Brbara [sic] Allen. Licensed according to order.
    Date of publication:
    1688-1692
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Verse: "In Scarlet Town where I was bound ..." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    Celias answer to The lover's complaint. To the same tune.
    Date of publication:
    1694-1700
    
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    Unknown author
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    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "VVhat is this I near still by all I do meet ..." Printed in two columns. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The constant lovers mortal mistake. While Phaons absence caus'd suspition strange in her who wondred that his love should change, her bloody knife a mortal blow did give her, startled hereat he fell into the river, his dream was fatal while her deep suspition caus'd these poor souls to dye in this condition. Tune of, Young Phaon.
    Date of publication:
    1678-1681
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "Young Phaon sate upon the brink ..." In two parts. Trimmed. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    A copy of verses, containing, a catalogue of young wenches, which will be expos'd to sale by inch of candle, at the Cuckold's Coffee-House in Cucumber-Lane, and the Golden-Cabbage in Taylors-street. To the tune of, The forsaken lover. Licensed according to order.
    Date of publication:
    1688-1692
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Date, place of publication and publishers' names from Wing. Verse: "Gallants I pray attend ..." Printed in two columns. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    A jolly company of jovial blades, who laugh and sing, and are as merry as the maids ... Tune is, General Monk hath advanc'd himself since he came from the Tower.
    Date of publication:
    1663-1674
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Date of publication from Wing (2nd ed.). Contains one woodcut illustration; right half of sheet contains: The second Part to the same Tune. Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow. Library.
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    The bucksome lass of Westminster, or, Her kind proffer of two hundred pound, together with a cargo of coals from New-Castle, to any young-man, that would in kindness help her out of a dead lift. Tune of, If love's a sweet passion. Licensed according to orde [sic].
    Date of publication:
    1688-1692
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Verse: "You lusty young batchelors pray now attend ..." Place, date of publication, and publisher's names from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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    Buxom Joan of Lymas's love to a jolly sailer: or, The maiden's choice: being love for love again. To an excellent new play-house tune.
    Date of publication:
    1693-1695
    
    Author(s):
    Congreve, William, 1670-1729.
    Description:
    Attributed to William Congreve by Wing. Date of publication and publisher's name from Wing. Verse: "A soldier and a sailer ..." Printed in two columns. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    A constant wife and a kind wife, a loving wife and a fine wife, which gives content unto a mans life. To the tune of Locks and bolts do hinder.
    Date of publication:
    1658-1664
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Caption title. Date and place of publication suggested by Wing (2nd ed.) Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow Library.
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    A jolly Company of jovial blades who laugh and are as merry as the maids; ... to the tune of General Monk hath advanc'd himself since he came from the Tower.
    Date of publication:
    1663-1670
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Place and date of publication from Wing (2nd ed.). Contains three woodcut illustrations; right half sheet contains The Second Part, to the same Tune. Imperfect: stained, torn and creased. Reproduction of original in: ...
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    Constant Coridon; or, Coy Clorinda's unspeakable cruelty. To an excellent new tune: Or, See yonder she swims, &c. Licensed according to order.
    Date of publication:
    1688-1692
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Publishers' names, date and place of publication from Wing. Verse: "One morning in pleasant weather ..." Printed in two columns. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The chearful husband: or, The despairng [sic] wife. In a dialogue between a loving couple, about the cares and crosses of these troublesome times. To the tune of, The jealous lover.
    Date of publication:
    1689-1690
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    "Licensed according to order." Date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "Sweet kind and loving husband dear ..." Imperfect: trimmed and stained. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The carefull wife's good counsel: or, The husband's firm resolution to reform his life, and to lay something against a rainy day. To the tune of The spinning-wheel. Licensed according to order.
    Date of publication:
    1688-1692
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse - "Kind husband, if you mean to thrive ..." Trimmed. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    Come to it at last or The successful adventurer. A pleasant and delightful new song. In vain resistances when love designes he by compulsion or complyance joyns, laughs at what e're opposes his decree and what sayes must, that must surely be. A pleasant new tune, or, Tell me Jenny.
    Date of publication:
    1681-1684
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "Tell me Jenny, tell me roundly ..." Item at A5:2[49] imperfect: trimmed, affecting imprint. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library and ...
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