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    A decree betwene Churchyarde and Camell quod W. Jlderton.
    Date of publication:
    1552
    
    Author(s):
    Elderton, William, d. 1592?
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    In verse. Date of publication suggested by STC (2nd ed.) Reproduction of original in the Society of Antiquaries.
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    The fissher-mans tale of the famous actes, life and loue of Cassander a Grecian knight. Written by Francis Sabie.
    Date of publication:
    1595
    
    Author(s):
    Sabie, Francis. ; Greene, Robert, 1558?-1592. Pandosto.
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    The first part of a verse paraphrase of: Greene, Robert. Pandosto. A second part was published the same year. Signatures: [A]² B-E⁴. The first leaf is blank. Running title reads: A fisher-mans tale. Also apparently intended ...
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    A defensatiue against the plague contayning two partes or treatises: the first, shewing the meanes how to preserue vs from the dangerous contagion thereof: the second, how to cure those that are infected therewith. Whereunto is annexed a short treatise of the small poxe: shewing how to gouerne and helpe those that are infected therewith. Published for the loue and benefit of his countrie by Simon Kellwaye Gentleman.
    Date of publication:
    1593
    
    Author(s):
    Kellwaye, Simon.
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    Includes index. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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    An exhortacion to the carienge of Chrystes crosse wyth a true and brefe confutacion of false and papisticall doctryne.
    Date of publication:
    1555
    
    Author(s):
    Bradford, John, 1510?-1555.
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    By John Bradford. Imprint conjectured by STC. Formerly STC 5890. Identified as STC 5890 on UMI microfilm. Some print show-through; some pages stained and torn. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    A harmonie vpon the the three Euangelists, Matthew, Mark and Luke with the commentarie of M. Iohn Caluine: faithfully translated out of Latine into English, by E.P. Whereunto is also added a commentarie vpon the Euangelist S. Iohn, by the same authour.
    Date of publication:
    1584
    
    Author(s):
    Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564. ; Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564. In Evangelium secundum Johannem. aut ; Pagit, Eusebius, 1547?-1617. ; Fetherston, Christopher.
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    E.P. = Eusebius Pagit. Translation of "Harmonia ex tribus Evangelistis composita" and "In Evangelium secundum Johannem". With the Gospel texts in English. Printer's name from colophon. "The holy Gospel of Iesus Christ, ...
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    The exposicion of Daniel the prophete gathered oute of Philip Melanchton, Iohan Ecolampadius, Chonrade Pellicane [and] out of Iohan Draconite. [et] c. By George Ioye. A prophecye diligently to be noted of al emprowrs [and] kinges in these laste dayes
    Date of publication:
    1545
    
    Author(s):
    Joye, George, d. 1553. ; Melanchthon, Philipp, 1497-1560.
    Description:
    The place of publication, from the colophon, is false; in fact printed at Antwerp by the successor of A. Goinus (STC). Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    The most excellent, profitable, and pleasant booke of the famous doctour and expert astrologien Arcandain or Aleandrin to fynd the fatal desteny, constellation; complexion, and naturall inclination of euery man and childe by his byrth: with an addition of phisiognomie very delectable to reade. Now newly tourned out of French into our vulgar tonge, by Williamd Warde.
    Date of publication:
    1562
    
    Author(s):
    Roussat, Richard. ; R. H. aut ; Ward, William, 1534-1609.
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    Arcandam = Richard Roussat. A translation of a French version of: De veritatibus, et praedictionibus astrologiae. There is a folded table before leaf B2. Publication date conjectured by STC. The section on physiognomy ...
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    A new counsell against the pestilence declaring what kinde of disease it is, of what cause it procedeth, the signes and tokens thereof: with the order of curing the same.
    Date of publication:
    1578
    
    Author(s):
    Drouet, Pierre, fl. 1578. ; Twyne, Thomas, 1543-1613.
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    By Pierre Drouet. Publication date from STC. Translator's dedication signed: T.T. (i.e. Thomas Twyne). A translation of: Drouet, Pierre. Consilium novum de pestilentia. Woodcut illustration on title page. Signatures: A-I⁴. ...
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    The first booke of Primaleon of Greece Describing the knightly deeds of armes, as also the memorable aduentures of Prince Edward of England. And continuing the former historie of Palmendos, brother to the fortunate Prince Primaleon.
    Date of publication:
    1595
    
    Author(s):
    Munday, Anthony, 1553-1633. aut
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    Printer's name from STC. A translation, by Anthony Munday, of "Histoire de Primaleón de Grèce", a French translation of the anonymous Spanish romance "Primaleon". Print faded and show-through; pages stained. Reproduction ...
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    Romes monarchie, entituled the globe of renowmed glorie Briefly comprehending the first foundation and building of Rome by Romulus: the principall warres and conquests of the Romanes after the time of their first choosing consuls, till Iulius Cæsar attaining soly to the Empire, and from him more briefly to Nero. VVhere in small compasse is described, manie most notable, and vertuous acts, atchieued in their said warres, and conquests; strange tragedies, secret practises and policies, ambition, hate, and reuenge: and how insurrections, rebellion, strife, ciuill discord and discention preualing, was the onely plague, ruine, and vtter destruction of many great monarchies, kingdomes, cities, and countries. Translated out of the French and Italian histories by E.L.
    Date of publication:
    1596
    
    Author(s):
    E. L., fl. 1596.
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    In verse. Signatures: A-K⁴. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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    The bayte [and] snare of fortune Wherin may be seen that money is not the only cause of mischefe and vnfortunat endes: but a necessary mean to mayntayne a vertuous quiet lyfe. Treated in a dialoge betwene man and money.
    Date of publication:
    1556
    
    Author(s):
    Bieston, Roger.
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    In verse. Publication date conjectured by STC. The headline on A2r has: baite. At foot of title: Cum priuilegio per Septennium. Incorrectly identified as STC 3055 on UMI microfilm. Signatures: A⁶ B⁴. Reproduction of the ...
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    The subuersio[n] of Moris false foundacion where upon he sweteth to set faste and shove under his shameles shoris, to vnderproppe the popis churche: made by George Ioye.
    Date of publication:
    1534
    
    Author(s):
    Joye, George, d. 1553.
    Description:
    Imprint from colophon; actual place of publication and printer's name from STC. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    The vnitie and scisme of the olde chirche
    Date of publication:
    1543
    
    Author(s):
    Joye, George, d. 1553.
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    Colophon: Thus endeth this lytle boke gathered by George Joy. Place of publication and printer from STC. Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.
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    The true description or draffte of that famous Ile of Wighte with some parte of the Englishe or Britaine coast and inwarde countreye of Hampshire and Sussex : wherein gentle reader you maye see the true distances sett downe by measure or scale of any parte thereof, also the particuler descriptions of hills, woodes, beacons, castells, rockes, and townes, whiche vnto this platt are adioyninge / made by Baptista Boazio.
    Date of publication:
    1591
    
    Author(s):
    Boazio, Baptista.
    Description:
    Place of publication suggested by STC (2nd ed.). Relief shown pictorially. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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    The most horrible and tragicall murther of the right honorable, the vertuous and valerous gentleman, Iohn Lord Bourgh, Baron of Castell Connell Committed by Arnold Cosby, the foureteenth of Ianuarie. Togeather with the sorrowfull sighes of a sadde soule, vppon his funerall: written by W.R. a seruaunt of the said Lord Bourgh.
    Date of publication:
    1591
    
    Author(s):
    W. R., fl. 1592.
    Description:
    W.R. wrote only the "Sorrowfull sighes", which are in verse. Signatures: A-B⁴. Reproduction of a photostat of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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    The mirrour of mirth and pleasant conceits containing many proper and pleasaunt inuentions, for the recreation and delight of many, and to the hurt and hinderance of none / framed in French by that worshipfull and learned gentleman, Bonaduenture de Periers ... and Englished by R.D.
    Date of publication:
    1583
    
    Author(s):
    Des Périers, Bonaventure, 1500?-1544? ; Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600.
    Description:
    Preface signed: T.D. [i.e. Thomas Deloney?--Cf. STC 2nd ed.] Printed as pages numbered as leaves. Numerous errors in paging. Imperfect: stained and with print show-through. Signatures: A², B-N⁴, O¹. Reproduction of original ...
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    A short discourse of mans fatall end with an vnfaygned, commendation of the worthinesse of Syr Nicholas Bacon, Knight, Lord Keeper of the great Seale of England: who disceased the xx. day of February. 1578.
    Date of publication:
    1579
    
    Author(s):
    Ramsay, Laurence.
    Description:
    Signed: L. Ramsey. Verse - "Since God hath fyxt our dayes and yeares, to liue and eke to dye,". Bacon's death year is given according to Lady Day dating. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and ...
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    Antipus To heare of such thinges ye be not wont nam horum contraria verissima sunt
    Date of publication:
    1548
    
    Author(s):
    Shepherd, Luke, fl. 1548, attributed name.
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    By Luke Shepherd?--STC. Printer's name from and publication date conjectured by STC. Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.
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    The explanation. of the true and lavvful right and tytle, of the most excellent prince, Anthonie the first of that name King of Portugall, concering his warres, againste Phillip King of Castile, and against his subiectes and adherentes, for the recouerie of his kingdome. Together vvith a briefe historye of all that hath passed aboute that matter, vntill the yeare of our Lord. 1583. Translated into English and conferred with the French and Latine copies. By the commanundement and order of the superiors.
    Date of publication:
    1585
    
    Author(s):
    António, Prior of Crato, 1531-1595. ; Hollyband, Claudius, 16th cent.
    Description:
    A translation by Claudis Hollyband of the French version of: Explanatio veri ac legitimi juris, quo serenissimus Lusitaniae Rex Antonius eius nominis primis nititur. The imprint is false; probably printed in London by ...
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    Two tales, translated out of Ariosto: the one in dispraise of men, the other in disgrace of women. VVith certaine other Italian stanzas and prouerbs. By R.T. gentleman
    Date of publication:
    1597
    
    Author(s):
    Ariosto, Lodovico, 1474-1533. ; Tofte, Robert, 1561-1620.
    Description:
    A translation, by Robert Tofte, of the Italian original by Lodovico Ariosto. In verse. Collates K-N⁴; possibly intended to follow STC 3216: Boiardo, Matteo Maria. Orlando inamorato the three first bookes. Some print ...
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    Pans pipe three pastorall eglogues, in English hexameter. With other poetical verses delightfull. For the further delight of the reader, the printer hath annexed hereunto the delectable poeme of the Fisher-mans tale.
    Date of publication:
    1595
    
    Author(s):
    Sabie, Francis. ; Greene, Robert, 1558?-1592. Pandosto. ; Sabie, Francis. Fisher-mans tale. aut
    Description:
    Dedication signed: F.S., i.e. Francis Sabie. In verse. Signatures: A-D⁴; [A]² B-E⁴; [A]² B-F⁴ G² . The last leaf is blank. Apparently intended to be issued with "The fissher-mans tale" (STC 21535) and possibly also with ...
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    Idea the shepheards garland Fashioned in nine eglogs. Rowlands sacrifice to the nine Muses.
    Date of publication:
    1593
    
    Author(s):
    Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631.
    Description:
    Dedication signed: Michael Drayton. In verse. "Idea" has been identified as Anne (Goodyer) Rainsford. The first word of the title is xylographic. Printer's name from STC. The last leaf is blank. Reproduction of the original ...
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    A shorte treatise of politike pouuer and of the true obedience which subiectes owe to kynges and other ciuile gouernours, with an exhortacion to all true naturall Englishe men, compyled by. D. I.P. B. R. VV.
    Date of publication:
    1556
    
    Author(s):
    Ponet, John, 1516?-1556.
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    D. I.P. B. R. W. = Dominus John Ponet, Bishop of Rochester and Winchester. Place of publication and identification of printers from STC. Signatures: A-L M⁴. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library ...
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    Here begynneth the pystles and gospels, of euery Sonday, and holy daye in the yere
    Date of publication:
    1538
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Place of publication from colophon. Final leaf, lxviii, misnumbered xviii. Bound with STC 16004: Here after foloweth the prymer in Englysshe set out alonge, after the vse of the Sarum. Filmed after STC 16004 on reel 557:13b ...
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    The Actes of the Apostles, translated into Englyshe metre, and dedicated to the kynges moste excellent maiestye, by Christofer Tye, Doctor in musyke, and one of the gentylmen of hys graces moste honourable chappell, wyth notes to eche chapter, to synge and also to play vpon the lute, very necessarye for studentes after theyr studye, to fyle theyr wyttes, and also for all Christians that cannot synge, to reade the good and Godlye storyes of the lyues of Christ hys Apostles
    Date of publication:
    1553
    
    Author(s):
    Tye, Christopher, 1497?-1572.
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    Imprint from colophon. Signatures: A-M N⁴. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    A most ioyfull songe made in the behalfe of all her Maiesties faithfull and louing subiects of the great ioy which was made in London at the taking of the late trayterous conspirators : to the tune of O man in desperation / [by] T.D.
    Date of publication:
    1586
    
    Author(s):
    Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600.
    Description:
    Date of publication supplied by STC (2nd ed.) Reproduction of original in the Society of Antiquaries.
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    The refutation of the byshop of Winchesters derke declaratio[n] of his false articles, once before confuted by George Ioye Be not deceiued by this bysshops false bokes. Heare novve the tother parte, and iudge truely of the trueth. For the veritie vvyll haue the victorye.
    Date of publication:
    1546
    
    Author(s):
    Joye, George, d. 1553.
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    A reply to: Gardiner, Stephen. A declaration of such true articles as George Joye hath gone about to confute as false. Place of publication and printer's name from STC. Identified as STC 14827 on UMI microfilm. Reproduction ...
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    Here after folows the hystorye of Gesta Romanorum
    Date of publication:
    1557
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Printer's name and publication date from colophon. Signatures: a-x⁴ (-x4, blank?). Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
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    A breefe aunswere of Iosephus Quercetanus Armeniacus, Doctor of Phisick, to the exposition of Iacobus Aubertus Vindonis, concerning the original, and causes of mettalles Set foorth against chimists. Another exquisite and plaine treatise of the same Iosephus, concerning the spagericall preparations, and vse of minerall, animall, and vegitable medicines. Whereunto is added diuers rare secretes, not heeretofore knowne of many. By Iohn Hester, practicioner in the spagericall arte.
    Date of publication:
    1591
    
    Author(s):
    Du Chesne, Joseph, ca. 1544-1609. ; Du Chesne, Joseph, ca. 1544-1609. De exquisita mineralium, animalium et vegetabilium medicamentorum spagyrica praeparatione et usu. English. aut ; Hester, John, d. 1593.
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    Josephus Quercetanus = Joseph Du Chesne. A translation by John Hester of "Ad Jacobi Auberti De ortu et causis metallorum contra chymicos explicationem brevis responsio" and "De exquisita mineralium, animalium et vegetabilium ...
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    The moste pleasaunt historye of Blanchardine, sonne to the King of Friz; & the faire lady Eglantine Queene of Tormaday, (surnamed) the proud ladye in loue
    Date of publication:
    1595
    
    Author(s):
    Caxton, William, ca. 1422-1491. ; Goodwine, Thomas Pope.
    Description:
    A paraphrase of Caxton's version by Thomas Pope Goodwine, who signs the dedication: P.T.G. Printer's name from STC. Signatures: A-H⁴; ² A-K⁴ (-K4). The second part has separate dated title page and register. Reproduction ...
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    Questions worthy to be consulted on for the weale publyque
    Date of publication:
    1555
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Publisher and date suggested by STC (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in the Society of Antiquaries.
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    Biblia the Byble, that is, the holy Scrypture of the Olde and New Testament, faithfully translated in to Englyshe.
    Date of publication:
    1535
    
    Author(s):
    Coverdale, Miles, 1488-1568.
    Description:
    Illustrated t.p. Place and name of publisher from STC (2nd ed.). Contains Apocrypha. Apocrypha and New Testament each have special t.p. with woodcut borders. Colophon reads: Prynted in the yeare of our Lorde M. D. XXXV and ...
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    Of gentylnes and nobylyte A dyaloge betwen the marchaut the knyght and the plowman dysputyng who is a verey gentylman [et] who is a noble man and how men shuld come to auctoryte, compiled in maner of an enterlude with diuers toys [et] gestis addyd therto to make mery pastyme and disport.
    Date of publication:
    1525
    
    Author(s):
    Rastell, John, d. 1536.
    Description:
    By John Rastell. Caption title. Imprint from colophon; publication date suggested by STC. In verse. Signatures: A⁶ B-C⁴. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    The dyaloge bytwene Iullius the seconde, Genius, and saynt Peter. [...]
    Date of publication:
    1535
    
    Author(s):
    Andrelini, Publio Fausto, 1462-1518, attrib. author. aut ; Erasmus, Desiderius, d. 1536, attrib. author. aut
    Description:
    Attributed to Desiderius Erasmus or Publio Fausto Andrelinus. Imprint from colophon. Signatures: A-H⁴. Another edition of STC 14841.5, published ca. 1534, with title: The dialoge betwene Iulius the seconde, genius, and ...
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    A lamentable discourse of the fall of Hughe Sureau (commonly called Du Rosier) from the truth: & his shamefull offence to the church togither with confession ... & remorse Seruing for a notable example to al the world of the fraieltie & vntowardnesse of man, & of the great and vnmeasurable mercie of God to his chosen.
    Date of publication:
    1573
    
    Author(s):
    Du Rosier, Hugues Sureau.
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    Printer's name from colophon. A translation of: Confession et recognoissance de Hugues Sureau dit du Roisir, touchant sa cheute en la rapaut'e, & les horribles scandales par luy commis. Signatures: A-C D⁴. The last leaf ...
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    The. holie. Bible. conteynyng the olde Testament and the newe.
    Date of publication:
    1568
    
    Author(s):
    Parker, Matthew, 1504-1575.
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    The Bishops' version, the translation overseen by Matthew Parker. First three words of title are xylographic. With a title-page woodcut. Printer's name and address from colophon; publication date from STC. Signatures: pi ...
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    A balad intituled, the dekaye of the Duke
    Date of publication:
    1572
    
    Author(s):
    Elderton, William, d. 1592?
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    Date of publication suggested by STC (2nd ed.) Concerns the fourth Duke of Norfolk -- Cf. STC (2nd ed.) Reproduction of original in the Society of Antiquaries.
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    A sermon of repentaunce, made by Iohn Bradforde
    Date of publication:
    1553
    
    Author(s):
    Bradford, John, 1510?-1555.
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    Imprint from colophon; actual printer's name from STC. "To the Christian reader" dated: The. xii. of Iulie. Anno M.D.LIII,. Signatures: A⁴ B-H. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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    Daniel his Chaldie visions and his Ebrevv: both translated after the original: and expounded both, by reduction of heathen most famous stories vnto the exact proprietie of his wordes (which is the surest certaintie what he must meane:) and by ioyning all the Bible, and learned tongues to the frame of his worke
    Date of publication:
    1596
    
    Author(s):
    Broughton, Hugh, 1549-1612.
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    Translator's dedication signed: Hugh Broughton. Signatures: *⁴ A-K⁴ H⁴ L-P⁴. "Simson app[arently]. pr[inted]. C-G and 2nd H, and in at least the L, C copies these quires are the same setting as 2786"--STC. Part of quire K ...
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    A new ballet of the straunge and most cruell whippes which the Spanyards had prepared to whippe and torment English men and women which were found and taken at the ouerthrow of certaine of the Spanish shippes in Iuly last past. 1588. To the tune of the valiant soldiour.
    Date of publication:
    1588
    
    Author(s):
    Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600.
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    Signed at end: T.D. = the author, Thomas Deloney. Verse - "Al you that list to looke and see". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    A plaine exposition of the articles of our faith, by short questions and answeres for the vnderstanding of the simple gathered by A[rt]thur Dent ... ; especially for the benefit of his owne flocke, who hauing taught his people these points, is carefull that they may learne them ; to this end, that euerie of them of his charge, may be able to giue a reason of their faith.
    Date of publication:
    1589
    
    Author(s):
    Dent, Arthur, d. 1607.
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    Signatures: A-C⁸ D². Pages numbered on recto only. Reproduction of original in the Peterhouse (University of Cambridge). Library.
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    The perpetual gouernement of Christes Church Wherein are handled; the fatherly superioritie which God first established in the patriarkes for the guiding of his Church, and after continued in the tribe of Leui and the prophetes; and lastlie confirmed in the New Testament to the Apostles and their successours: as also the points in question at this day; touching the Iewish Synedrion: the true kingdome of Christ: the Apostles commission: the laie presbyterie: the distinction of bishops from presbyters, and their succcssion [sic] from the Apostles times and hands: the calling and moderating of prouinciall synodes by primates and metropolitanes: the alloting of diœceses, and the popular electing of such as must feed and watch the flocke: and diuers other points concerning the pastorall regiment of the house of God; by Tho. Bilson Warden of Winchester Colledge. Perused and allowed publike authoritie.
    Date of publication:
    1593
    
    Author(s):
    Bilson, Thomas, 1546 or 7-1616.
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    Running title reads: The perpetuall gouernement of Christes Church. The last leaf is blank. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    Baculum familliare, catholicon siue generale A booke of the making and vse of a staffe, newly inuented by the author, called the familiar staffe. As well for that it may be made vsually and familiarlie to walke with, as for that it performeth the geometrical mensurations of all altituded, longitudes, latitudes, distances and profundities: as many myles of, as the eye may well see and discerne: most speedily, exactly and familiarly without any maner of arithmeticall calculation, easily to be learned and practised, euen by the vnlettered. Newlie compiled, and at this time published for the speciall helpe of shooting in great ordinance, and other millitarie seruices, and may as well be imployed by the ingenious, for measuring of land, and to a number of other good purposes, both geometricall and astronomicall: by Iohn Blagraue ...
    Date of publication:
    1590
    
    Author(s):
    Blagrave, John, d. 1611.
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    Cf. Folger catalogue, which gives signatures: A-K⁴. Running title reads "The vse of the familliar staffe" or "The vse of the familiar staffe". Variant: imprint has "dwelling at Fleete #5FD\ Bridge". Reproduction of the ...
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    A briefe description of vniuersal mappes and cardes, and of their vse and also the vse of Ptholemey his tables. Necessarie for those that delight in reading of histories: and also for traueilers by land or sea. Newly set foorth by Thomas Blundeville, of Newton Flotman in the countie of Norffolke. Gent.
    Date of publication:
    1589
    
    Author(s):
    Blundeville, Thomas, fl. 1561.
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    Signatures: A-E⁴ F² . Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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    The most wonderful and pleasaunt history of Titus and Gisippus whereby is fully declared the figure of perfect frendshyp, drawen into English metre. By Edwarde Lewicke. Anno. 1562.
    Date of publication:
    1562
    
    Author(s):
    Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375. ; Lewicke, Edward, fl. 1562.
    Description:
    A translation of day 10, novel 8 of: Boccaccio, Giovanni. Decamerone. In verse. Printer's name and address from colophon. Signatures: A-B C⁴ (-C4). Identified as STC 15556+ on UMI microfilm. Reproduction of the original ...
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    The notable hystory of two faithfull louers named Alfagus anb [sic] Archelaus Whearein is declared the true fygure of amytie and freyndshyp. Much pleasaunte and delectable to the reader. Translated into English meeter by Edwarde Ienynges. With a preface or definytion of freyndshyppe to the same.
    Date of publication:
    1574
    
    Author(s):
    Jeninges, Edward. ; Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375. Decamerone.
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    A verse adaptation of "Titus and Gesippus" from: Boccaccio, Giovanni. Decamerone. Signatures: A-N⁴ (-G1). Running title reads: The hystorye of Alfagus and Archelaus. By an error of imposition the text on F4v was repeated ...
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    The discouerie of the large, rich, and bevvtiful empire of Guiana with a relation of the great and golden citie of Manoa (which the spanyards call El Dorado) and the prouinces of Emeria, Arromaia, Amapaia, and other countries, with their riuers, adioyning. Performed in the yeare 1595. by Sir W. Ralegh Knight, captaine of her Maiesties Guard, Lo. Warden of the Sannerries [sic], and her Highnesse Lieutenant generall of the countie of Cornewall.
    Date of publication:
    1596
    
    Author(s):
    Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618.
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    "An abstract taken out of certaine Spanyardes letters concerning Guiana and the countries lying upon the great river Orenoque .." taken at sea by Captain George Popham, p. [102]-end. The second edition published this year ...
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    Seauen satyres applyed to the weeke including the worlds ridiculous follyes. True fælicity described in the phoenix. Maulgre. Whereunto is annexed the wandring satyre. By W. Rankins, Gent.
    Date of publication:
    1598
    
    Author(s):
    Rankins, William, fl. 1587.
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    In verse. Reproduction of a photostat of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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    A righte noble and pleasant history of the successors of Alexander surnamed the Great, taken out of Diodorus Siculus: and some of their lives written by the wise Plutarch. Translated out of French into Englysh. by Thomas Stocker
    Date of publication:
    1569
    
    Author(s):
    Diodorus, Siculus. ; Plutarch. Lives. English. Selections. ; Stocker, Thomas, fl. 1569-1592.
    Description:
    A translation of books 18-20 of the "Bibliotheca historica" of Diodorus from the French version of Claude de Seyssel, in turn a translation of the Latin translation of Janus Lascaris; with the life of Demetrius by Plutarch. ...
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    The booke of hauking, huntyng and fysshyng, with all the properties and medecynes that are necessary to be kept
    Date of publication:
    1556
    
    Author(s):
    Berners, Juliana, b. 1388?
    Description:
    Imprint from part 1 colophon. Date of publication from STC (2nd ed.). Parts 2 and 3 each have colophon and special t.p.: pt. 2: Here begynneth the booke of hunting, where vnto is added the measures of blowyng. Imprynted ...
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    A defence of the olde, and true profession of Christianitie against the new, and counterfaite secte of Iesuites, or fellowship of Iesus: Written in Latine by P. Boquine a Frenchman, borne in Borges, & Professor of Diuinitie, in the Vniuersitie of Heidelberge: Translated into Englishe by T. G. Whereby maye bee perceiued, howe falslye the Iesuites vsurpe the name of Iesus, and how farre off they are, from the thing signified thereby, and what their profession, and purpose is in truth: otherwise then they beare the worlde in hande.
    Date of publication:
    1581
    
    Author(s):
    Boquin, Pierre, d. 1582. ; T. G., fl. 1581.
    Description:
    A translation of Boquin, Pierre. Assertio veteris ac veri Christianismi adversus novum et fictum Iesuitismum seu Societatem Iesu. First two and last leaves blank?. Reproduction of the original in the British Library. Year ...
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    Greenes funeralls. By RB. Gent
    Date of publication:
    1594
    
    Author(s):
    Breton, Nicholas, 1545?-1626?, attributed author. ; Barnfield, Richard, 1574-1627, attributed author.
    Description:
    Attributed to Richard Barnfield and Nicholas Breton. In verse. Signatures: A-C⁴. Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.
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    Certaine worthye manuscript poems of great antiquitie reserued long in the studie of a Northfolke gentleman. And now first published by I.S. 1 The statly tragedy of Guistard and Sismond. 2 The northren mothers blessing. 3 The way to thrifte
    Date of publication:
    1597
    
    Author(s):
    Hall, Joseph, 1574-1656. ; Stow, John, 1525?-1605. ; Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375. Decamerone. First tale of the fourth day.
    Description:
    I.S. is probably John Stow. "The statly tragedy of Guistard and Sismond" is a translation of the "Decamerone" by Giovanni Boccaccio, first tale of the fourth day. All three pieces sometimes misattributed to Joseph Hall and ...
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    Fames trumpet soundinge. Or commemorations of the famous liues and deaths, of the two right honourable Knights of England: the right honourable Sir VValter Mildmay, and Sir Martin Calthrop, Lord Mayor of this honorable Citty of London, who deceased this yeere 1589 Not onely necessary to bee seene, but also to be followed of euery worthy personage in their callings. Written by Henry Robarts.
    Date of publication:
    1589
    
    Author(s):
    H. R. (Henry Roberts), fl. 1585-1616.
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    Printer's name from STC. In verse. Signatures: A-B⁴. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    The armes of all the cheife corporatons [sic] of England wt. the companees of London described by letters for ther seuerall collores
    Date of publication:
    1596
    
    Author(s):
    Wright, Benjamin.
    Description:
    Coats of arms of the independent and foreign corporations of merchants in London, of all the London companies, and of the cathedral cities in England and Wales. Engraved throughout. Title in a cartouche in center of bottom ...
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    The general session conteining an apologie of the most comfortable doctrine concerning the ende of this world, and seconde comming of Christ, written by Thomas Rogers. The first part, wherein for the comfort of the godlie is proued not onely that God wil, but also that he doth iudge this world.
    Date of publication:
    1581
    
    Author(s):
    Rogers, Thomas, d. 1616.
    Description:
    B3r catchword: 'nora-'; C1 cancelled. Running title reads: A discourse apologetical of God his general iudgement. Identified as STC 21233.3 on UMI microfilm. Appears at reel 668, #4 (Folger Shakespeare Library copy), and ...
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    Rycharde Rolle hermyte of Hampull in his contemplacyons of the drede and loue of god with other dyuerse tytles as it sheweth in his table.
    Date of publication:
    1506
    
    Author(s):
    Rolle, Richard, of Hampole, 1290?-1349, attributed name.
    Description:
    Not in fact by Richard Rolle. Imprint from colophon. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    The seconde part of the Secretes of Master Alexis of Piemont by hym collected out of diuers excellent authours, and newly translated out of Frenche into Englishe, with a generall table, of all the matters conteined in the saied boke. By William Warde.
    Date of publication:
    1560
    
    Author(s):
    Ruscelli, Girolamo, d. ca. 1565. ; Ward, William, 1534-1609.
    Description:
    A translation of part 2 of a French version of: Ruscelli, Girolamo. De' secreti del R.D. Alessio Piemontese. With a final table of contents. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    [Gesta Romanorum]
    Date of publication:
    1525
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Text in English. T.p. lacking; title suggested by STC (2nd ed.). Imprint suggested by STC (2nd ed.). Imperfect: one torn and stained leaf only. Reproduction of original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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    The historie of Wyates rebellion with the order and maner of resisting the same, wherunto in the ende is added an earnest conference with the degenerate and sedicious rebelles for the serche of the cause of their daily disorder. Made and compyled by John Proctor.
    Date of publication:
    1554
    
    Author(s):
    Proctor, John, 1521?-1584.
    Description:
    Colophon reads: Imprynted at London by Robert Caly within the precincte of the late dissolved house of the graye freers, nowe converted to an hospitall, called Christes Hospitall. The xxii. daye of December. 1554. Text is ...
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    Here begynneth the booke whiche is called the body of polycye And it speketh of vertues and of good maners, and the sayd boke is deuyded in thre partyes. The fyrst party is adressed to prynces. The seconde to knyghtes and nobles: and the thyrde to the vnyuersal people. The fyrst chapytre speketh of the dyscrypcyon of the body of polycye.
    Date of publication:
    1521
    
    Author(s):
    Christine, de Pisan, ca. 1364-ca. 1431.
    Description:
    A translation of Christine de Pisan's Le livre du corps de policie. Imprint from colophon. Publication date from STC. Signatures: pi⁴ a-n⁶ o-p⁴. Reproduction of the original in Cambridge University Library.
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    An epitaph vpon the death of the right honorable Edward Earle of Darby, Lorde Stanly and Strange of Knocking, Lord and Gouernour of the Isles of Man, Knight of the noble order of the Garter, and one of the Queenes Maiesties most honorable priuie Counsell Deceased the. xxiiij. of Nouem. 1572.
    Date of publication:
    1572
    
    Author(s):
    Denton, John.
    Description:
    Signed: Iohn Denton minist. Verse - "Shall shaking hande with drilling teares, deliuer rural verse?". Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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    Exposicio[n]es t[er]mi[n]o[rum] legu[m] anglo[rum]. Et natura breuium cu[m] diuersib[us] casub[us] regulis et fundame[n]tis legum tam de libris Magistri Litteltoni qua[m] de aliis legum libris collectis [et] breuit[er] compilatis p[er] iuuinib[us] valde necessariis. The exposicions of [the] termys of [the] law of england [and] the nature of the writts with diuers rulys [and] principalles of the law as well out of the bokis of Mayster Littelton as of other bokis of the law gaderyd and breuely compyled for yong men very necessarye.
    Date of publication:
    1523
    
    Author(s):
    Rastell, John, d. 1536.
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    Caption title. With a prologue signed by J. Rastell. Place of publication from colophon; printer's name from and publication date conjectured by STC. English and Law French in parallel columns. Bound with STC 23879.7: The ...
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    A new iuterlude [sic] and a mery of the nature of the .iiii. element declarynge many proper poynt of phylosophy naturall, and of dyuers straunge landys and of dyuers straunge effects [and] causis, whiche interlude yf ye hole matter be playd wyl conteyne the space of an hour and a halfe, but yf le lyst ye may leue out muche of the sad mater as the messengers p[ar]te, and some of experyens p[ar]te [and] yet the matter wyl depend conuenyently, and than it wyll not be paste thre quarters of an hour of length.
    Date of publication:
    1520
    
    Author(s):
    Rastell, John, d. 1536.
    Description:
    By John Rastell. Caption title. Imprint from STC. Contains music. In verse. Signatures: A-C E. Imperfect; lacks quire D and all after quire E. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    The English ape, the Italian imitation, the footesteppes of Fraunce VVherein is explaned, the wilfull blindnesse of subtill mischiefe, the striuing for starres, the catching of mooneshine: and the secrete found of many hollow hearts. by W.R.
    Date of publication:
    1588
    
    Author(s):
    Rankins, William, fl. 1587.
    Description:
    W.R. = William Rankins. Identified as STC 20698+ on UMI microfilm. Reproduction of a photostat of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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    [Ballad on the defeat of the Devon and Cornwall rebels of 1548]
    Date of publication:
    1549
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Known only from fragments; title and imprint from STC. Has in refrain ".. God hath giuen oure kynge the victory"; rhyme scheme ababbcbc. Reproduction of the original in the British Library. Fragment.
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    The coppie of the Anti-Spaniard made at Paris by a French man, a Catholique. Wherein is directly proued how the Spanish King is the onely cause of all the troubles in France. Translated out of French into English.
    Date of publication:
    1590
    
    Author(s):
    Arnauld, Antoine, 1560-1619, attributed name. ; Hurault, Michel, d. 1592. ; Munday, Anthony, 1553-1633.
    Description:
    A translation by Anthony Munday of the French original, which is attributed to Antoine Arnauld and to Michel Hurault. In this edition title page line 3 ends: 'Anti-Spaniard'; quires D-F in same setting as STC 684. Item at ...
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    The Bible and Holy Scriptures conteyned in the Olde and Newe Testament. Translated according to the Ebrue and Greke, and conferred with the best translations in diuers languges. VVith moste profitable annotations vpon all the hard places, and other things of great importance as may appeare in the epistle to the reader
    Date of publication:
    1561
    
    Author(s):
    Whittingham, William, d. 1579. ; Gilby, Anthony, ca. 1510-1585. ; Sampson, Thomas, 1517?-1589.
    Description:
    The Geneva version, translated by William Whittingham, Anthony Gilby, Thomas Sampson, and perhaps others. With the Apocrypha. Place of publication and actual publication date from STC. Some leaves lacking in number only. ...
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    The gentlemans academie. Or, The booke of S. Albans containing three most exact and excellent bookes: the first of hawking, the second of all the proper termes of hunting, and the last of armorie: all compiled by Iuliana Barnes, in the yere from the incarnation of Christ 1486. And now reduced into a better method, by G.M.
    Date of publication:
    1595
    
    Author(s):
    Berners, Juliana, b. 1388? ; Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637.
    Description:
    Attributed to Juliana Berners. G.M. = Gervase Markham. Revised from the first edition, 1486. The first leaf is blank except for large signature-mark "A"; the last leaf is blank. "A treatise of hunting" and "The booke of ...
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    The compound of alchymy. Or The ancient hidden art of archemie conteining the right & perfectest meanes to make the philosophers stone, aurum potabile, with other excellent experiments. Diuided into twelue gates. First written by the learned and rare philosopher of our nation George Ripley, sometime Chanon of Bridlington in Yorkeshyre: & dedicated to K. Edvvard the 4. Whereunto is adioyned his epistle to the King, his vision, his wheele, & other his workes, neuer before published: with certaine briefe additions of other notable writers concerning the same. Set foorth by Raph Rabbards Gentleman, studious and expert in archemicall artes.
    Date of publication:
    1591
    
    Author(s):
    Ripley, George, d. 1490? ; Rabbards, Ralph.
    Description:
    In verse. Signatures: A⁴ *⁴ B-M⁴. The last leaf bears a note "To the indifferent reader" on verso. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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    The pilgrimage to paradise Compiled for the direction, comfort, and resolution of Gods poore distressed children, in passing through this irkesome wildernesse of temptation and tryall. By Leonard Wright. Seene and allowed.
    Date of publication:
    1591
    
    Author(s):
    Wright, Leonard, b. 1555 or 6.
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    With a final index leaf. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    The Epistles and Gospelles with a brief postil vpon the same from after Easter tyll Aduent, which is the somer parte set forth for the singuler co[m]moditie of all good Christen men and namely of prestes and curates.
    Date of publication:
    1540
    
    Author(s):
    Taverner, Richard, 1505?-1575.
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    Special t.p.: Postilles or homilies vpon the Epistles and Gospels from Ester vntyll Trinitie Sondaye ..., M.D.XL. "Cum priuilegio ad imprimendum solum." Imprint from colophon; date of imprint taken from special t.p. ...
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    George Ioye confuteth, Vvinchesters false articles
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    1543
    
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    Joye, George, d. 1553.
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    Caption title. Imprint from colophon; actual place of publication and printer's name from STC. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    A ioyful nevv ballad, declaring the happie obtaining of the great galleazo, wherein Don Pietro de Valdez was the chiefe through the mightie power and prouidence of God, being a speciall token of his gracious and fatherly goodnes towards vs, to the great encouragement of all those that willingly fight in the defence of his gospel and our good Queene of England. To the tune of mounseurs Almaigne.
    Date of publication:
    1588
    
    Author(s):
    Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600.
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    Signed at end: T.D. = the author, Thomas Deloney. Verse - "O noble England,". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    The summe of the holye scripture and ordinarye of the Christen teachyng, the true Christen faithe, by the whiche we be all iustified. And of the vertue of baptesme, after the teaching of the Gospell and of the Apostles, with an informacyon howe all estates shulde lyve accordynge to the Gospell.
    Date of publication:
    1529
    
    Author(s):
    Bomelius, Henricus, 1500?-1570. ; Fish, Simon, d. 1531.
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    Attributed to Henricus Bomelius. A translation, probably by Simon Fish, of a French version of: Summa der godliker Scrifturen. Place of publication suggested by STC. Signatures: A-Q. Prohibited by proclamation; see STC ...
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    A present consolation for the sufferers of persecucion for ryghtwysenes
    Date of publication:
    1544
    
    Author(s):
    Joye, George, d. 1553.
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    Signed and dated at end: 1544 in September. G.J. [i.e. George Joye]. Imprint from STC. Signatures: A-G (-G8, blank?). Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    Theatrum mundi the theatre or rule of the world, wherein may be sene the running race and course of euerye mans life, as touching miserie and felicity, wherin be contained wonderfull examples, learned deuises, to the ouerthrowe of vice, and exalting of vertue. wherevnto is added a learned, and maruellous worke of the excellencie of mankinde. Written in the Frenche & Latin tongues by Peter Boaystuau, and translated into English by Iohn Alday.
    Date of publication:
    1566
    
    Author(s):
    Boaistuau, Pierre, d. 1566. ; Alday, John.
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    Translation of: Le theatre du monde. Printer's name supplied and publication date conjectured by STC. Signatures: A-T. Running title reads: The rule of the vvorld. Variant: title page has "theator" for "theatre". Reproduction ...
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    The image of Irelande with a discouerie of vvoodkarne, wherin is moste liuely expressed, the nature, and qualitie of the saied wilde Irishe woodkarne, their notable aptnesse, celeritie, and pronesse to rebellion, and by waie of argumente is manifested their originall, and ofspryng, their descent and pedigree: also their habite and apparell, is there plainly showne. The execrable life, and miserable death of Rorie Roge, that famous archtraitour to God and the croune (otherwise called Rorie Oge) is like wise discribed. Lastlie the commyng in of Thyrlaghe Leonaghe the greate Oneale of Irelande, with the effecte of his submission, to the right honourable Sir Henry Sidney (Lorde Deputie of the saied lande) is thereto adioyned. Made and deuised by Ihon Derricke, anno 1578. and now published and set forthe by the saied authour this present yere of our Lorde 1581. for pleasure and delight of the well disposed reader.
    Date of publication:
    1581
    
    Author(s):
    Derricke, John.
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    In verse. Actual printer's name from STC. Woodcut plates have separate title page beginning "A notable discouery .. of the wilde men in Ireland.."--Folger catalogue. Signatures: a⁴ b² A-L⁴. Imperfect; lacking 12 folding ...
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    The treasure of trueth touching the grounde worke of man his saluation, and chiefest pointes of Christian religion: with a briefe summe of the comfortable doctrine of God his prouidence, comprised in .38. short aphorismes. VVritten in Latin by Theodore Beza, and nevvly turned into English by Iohn Stockvvood. VVhereunto are added, these godly treatises. One of the learned and godlie Father. Maister I. Foxe. In the which the chiefest poyntes of the doctrine of God his election, are so plainely set foorth, as the verie simplest may easily vnderstand it, and reape great profite thereby. The other of Maister Anthonie Gylbie, wherein the doctrine of God his election and reprobation, is both godly and learnedlie handeled. Seene and alovved, according to the order appoynted.
    Date of publication:
    1576
    
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    Bèze, Théodore de, 1519-1605. ; Stockwood, John, d. 1610. ; Foxe, John, 1516-1587. ; Gilby, Anthony, ca. 1510-1585. Briefe treatyse of election and reprobacion.
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    A translation of: Summa totius Christianismi. Printer's name from STC. Signatures: A⁴ B-S. Includes a reprint of: Gilby, Anthony. A briefe treatyse of election and reprobacion. Reproduction of the original in Cambridge ...
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    Th'overthrow of stage-playes, by the way of controversie betwixt D. Gager and D. Rainoldes wherein all the reasons that can be made for them are notably refuted; th'objections aunswered, and the case so cleared and resolved, as that the iudgement of any man, that is not froward and perverse, may easelie be satisfied. Wherein is manifestly proved, that it is not onely vnlawfull to bee an actor, but a beholder of those vanities. Wherevnto are added also and annexed in th'end certeine latine letters betwixt the sayed Maister Rainoldes, and D. Gentiles, reader of the civill law in Oxford, concerning the same matter.
    Date of publication:
    1599
    
    Author(s):
    Rainolds, John, 1549-1607. ; Gentili, Alberico, 1552-1608.
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    Printer's name and place of publication from STC. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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    The true discription of two monsterous chyldren borne at Herne in Kent. The. xxvii. daie of Auguste in the yere our of [sic] Lorde. M.CCCCC.LXV. They were booth women chyldren and were chrystened, and lyued halfe a daye. The one departed afore the other almoste an howre.
    Date of publication:
    1565
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Arisbas, Euphues amidst his slumbers: or Cupids iourney to hell Decyphering a myrror of constancie, a touch-stone of tried affection, begun in chaste desires, ended in choise delights: and emblasoning beauties glorie, adorned by natures bountie. VVith the triumph of true loue, in the foyle of false fortune. By I.D.
    Date of publication:
    1594
    
    Author(s):
    Dickenson, John, romance writer.
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    Dedication signed: Iohn Dickenson. Partly in verse. Signatures: A-H⁴ I² . Running title reads: Arisbas, Euphues slumbering, or Cupids iourney to hell. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art ...
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    A short introduction for to learne to swimme. Gathered out of Master Digbies Booke of the Art of Swimming. And translated into English for the better instruction of those who vnderstand not the Latine tongue. By Christofer Middleton
    Date of publication:
    1595
    
    Author(s):
    Digby, Everard, Sir, 1578-1606. ; Middleton, Christopher, 1560?-1628.
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    Running title reads: The art of swimming. Signatures: A-L⁴. Imperfect; lacks B3 and B4. Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.
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    The masque of the League and the Spanyard discouered wherein, 1. The League is painted forth in all her collours. 2. Is shown, that it is not lawfull for a subiect to arme himselfe against his king, for what pretence so euer it be. 3. That but few noblemen take part with the enemy: an aduertisement to them co[n]cerning their dutie. To my Lord, the Cardinall of Burbon. Faythfully translated out of the French coppie: printed at Toures by Iamet Mettayer, ordinarie printer to the king.
    Date of publication:
    1592
    
    Author(s):
    L. T. A., fl. 1592. ; Munday, Anthony, 1553-1633.
    Description:
    Dedication signed: L.T.A. Signed at end by the translator: A.M., i.e. Anthony Munday. A translation of: Le masque de la Ligue et de l'Hispagnol decouvert. Reproduction of the original in Cambridge University Library.
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    The pryncyples of astronamye the whiche diligently perscrutyd is in maners pronosticacyon to the worldes end compyled by andrew Boorde of phisick Doctor
    Date of publication:
    1547
    
    Author(s):
    Boorde, Andrew, 1490?-1549.
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    Imprint from colophon; publication date conjectured by STC. Signatures: A-C D⁶. Reproduction of the original in the Cambridge University Library.
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    A contrarye (to a certayne manis) consultacion: that adulterers ought to be punyshed wyth deathe Wyth the solucions of his argumentes for the contrarye. Made by George Ioye.
    Date of publication:
    1549
    
    Author(s):
    Joye, George, d. 1553.
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    A reply to: Foxe, John. De non plectendis adulteris. Place of publication and ostensible printer's name from colophon; actual printer's name and conjectured publication date from STC. Signatures: A-G. The last two leaves ...
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    Matilda The faire and chaste daughter of the Lord Robert Fitzwater. The true glorie of the noble house of Sussex.
    Date of publication:
    1594
    
    Author(s):
    Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631.
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    Dedication signed: Michaell Drayton. In verse. Ling's name from STC. Signatures: A-H⁴. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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    Miles Christianus or A iust apologie of all necessarie writings and writers specialie of them which by their labored writings take paines to build vp the Church of Christ in this age and in a publique, and diffamatorie epistle lately set forth in print, are vniustly depraued. Allowed by auctority.
    Date of publication:
    1590
    
    Author(s):
    Rogers, Thomas, d. 1616. ; Mosse, Miles, fl. 1580-1614. aut ; Mosse, Miles, fl. 1580-1614. Short catechism. aut
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    By Thomas Rogers. A reply to the prefatory epistle to: Mosse, Miles. A short catechism. Running title reads: A iust apologie of bookes and writinges. Reproduction of the original in the Yale University. Library.
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    The secretes of the reuerende Maister Alexis of Piemount Containyng excellent remedies against diuers diseases, woundes, and other accidents, with the manner to make distillations, parfumes, confitures, diynges, colours, fusions and meltynges. ... Translated out of Frenche into Englishe, by Wyllyam Warde.
    Date of publication:
    1558
    
    Author(s):
    Ruscelli, Girolamo, d. ca. 1565. ; Ward, William, 1534-1609.
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    A translation of part 1 of a French version of: Ruscelli, Girolamo. De' secreti del R.D. Alessio Piemontese. With 10 final contents leaves. 2H4 is cancelled. Variant: 2H4 present. Reproduction of the original in the Henry ...
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    An historical dialogue touching antichrist and poperie, drawen and published for the common benefit and comfort of our church in these dangerous daies, & against the desperate attemptes of the vowed aduersaries of Iesus Christ, his gospell, and this florishing state. by Thomas Rogers. Allowed by auctoritie.
    Date of publication:
    1589
    
    Author(s):
    Rogers, Thomas, d. 1616.
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    Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.
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    Peirs Gaueston Earle of Cornvvall His life, death, and fortune.
    Date of publication:
    1594
    
    Author(s):
    Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631.
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    Dedication signed: Michaell Drayton. In verse. Roberts and Ling identified and publication date conjectured by STC. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery. Signatures: [A]² B-K⁴ L² (-L2).
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    A letter lately written from Rome, by an Italian gentleman, to a freende of his in Lyons in Fraunce Wherein is declared, the state of Rome: the suddaine death & sollemne buriall of Pope Gregory the thirteenth. The election of the newe Pope, and the race of life this newe Pope ranne before hee was aduanced. Thereto are adioyned the accidentes that haue fallen out, not onely in Rome, but in Naples & other parts of the worlde also. Newely translated out of Italian into English by I.F.
    Date of publication:
    1585
    
    Author(s):
    Florio, John, 1553?-1625.
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    Original title not traced. Translator's dedication signed: Iohn Florio. Signatures: A⁴ ² A-D E⁴. The first leaf is blank except for signature-mark "A.j.". Running title reads: Newes from Rome. Reproduction of the original ...
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    A briefe & necessary instruction verye needefull to bee knowen of all housholders, whereby they maye the better teach and instruct their families in such points of Christian religion as is most meete. Not onely of them throughly to be vnderstood, but also requisite to be learned by hart of all suche as shall bee admitted vnto the Lordes Supper.
    Date of publication:
    1572
    
    Author(s):
    Dering, Edward, 1540?-1576. ; More, John, d. 1592.
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    Imprint from STC. In two parts. Preface of first part is signed: "E. D.", i.e. Edward Dering. A revision by Dering of an unpublished work by John More. The 2nd part with heading "A short instruction very necessary for all ...
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    A lecture or exposition vpon a part of the. v. chapter of the epistle to the Hebrues As it was read in Paules the. 6. day of December. 1572. By Edward Deryng. Prepared and geuen for a new yeres gift to the godly in London and els where, for this yeare. 1573.
    Date of publication:
    1573
    
    Author(s):
    Dering, Edward, 1540?-1576.
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    Publication date from STC. Signatures: A-H⁴ I² . Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.
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    XXVII. lectures, or readings, vpon part of the Epistle written to the Hebrues. Made by Maister Edward Deering, Bachelour of Diuinitie
    Date of publication:
    1577
    
    Author(s):
    Dering, Edward, 1540?-1576. ; T. N., fl. 1577.
    Description:
    Printer's name from STC. Numerous pages misnumbered; pages 353-368 missing in number only. Includes verses on Dering (signed "T.N."), beginning on signature 2I2v. Reproduction of the original in the Cambridge University Library.
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    A treatise conteyning the true catholike and apostolike faith of the holy sacrifice and sacrament ordeyned by Christ at his last Supper vvith a declaration of the Berengarian heresie renewed in our age: and an answere to certain sermons made by M. Robert Bruce minister of Edinburgh concerning this matter. By VVilliam Reynolde priest.
    Date of publication:
    1593
    
    Author(s):
    Rainolds, William, 1544?-1594.
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    A reply to: Bruce, Robert. Sermons upon the sacrament of the Lords Supper. Includes index. With a final errata leaf; the last leaf is blank. Reproduction of the original in the Folger Shakespeare Library.
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    A replie against an ansvver (falslie intitled) in defence of the truth, made by Iohn Rastell: M. of Art, and studient in diuinitie
    Date of publication:
    1565
    
    Author(s):
    Rastell, John, 1532-1577.
    Description:
    An attack on John Jewel, in reply to "An answere in defence of the truth. Againste the Apologie of private masse" by Thomas Cooper, which had been printed with and in reply to "An apologie of private masse" (STC 14615). ...
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    A new co[m]modye in englysh in maner of an enterlude ryght elygant [and] full of craft of rethoryk, wherein is shewd [and] dyscrybyd as well the bewte [and] good propertes of women, as theyr vycys [and] euyll co[n]dicio[n]s, with a morall co[n]clusion [and] exhortacyon to vertew
    Date of publication:
    1525
    
    Author(s):
    Rastell, John, d. 1536. ; Rojas, Fernando de, d. 1541.
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    By John Rastell. A partial rendering of "Celestina", attributed to Fernando de Rojas, adapting the first four acts only, with a new conclusion. Caption title. Imprint from colophon; publication date suggested by STC. In ...
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    A report of the truth of the fight about the Iles of Açores, this last sommer Betvvixt the Reuenge, one of her Maiesties shippes, and an armada of the King of Spaine.
    Date of publication:
    1591
    
    Author(s):
    Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618.
    Description:
    By Sir Walter Raleigh. Printer's name from STC. Signatures: A-D⁴. The first leaf and the last leaf are blank. Running title reads: The last fight of the Reuenge at sea. A3v-4r are in two settings: A3v line 1 ends (1) ...
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    The third booke, declaring by examples out of auncient councels, fathers, and later writers, that it is time to beware of M. Iewel by Iohn Rastel ...
    Date of publication:
    1566
    
    Author(s):
    Rastell, John, 1532-1577.
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    Signatures: A⁸ *⁴ B-2G⁸ 2H⁷. Leaves printed on both sides. Leaves 118, 120 and 168 misnumbered as 120, 118 and 186 respectively. Errata: p. [24]. Includes marginal notes. Imperfect: faded. Reproduction of originals in the ...
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