Collier john payne ed (3 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. xiv 110pp hardback green embossed publisher's cloth gilt, neat reference library bookplate.

First Edition. First edition. Small 4to. xxvi, (2), 340 pp. Illustrated with wood engraved tail-pieces. A collection of Elizabethan-era broadside ballads. Introduction: "The main purpose of the ensuing collection, is to shew, in their most genuine state, the character and quality of productions, written expressly for the amusement of the lower orders, in the reigns of Elizabeth, James, and Charles." Corners and edges bumped, but a very good copy. Somewhat later brown half-sheep (rubbed), gilt, and cloth, gilt rules and title on spine, marbled endpapers, t.e.g. (#5292). …

Facsimile Edition. Near fine copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remain particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 3 v ; 24 cm. Notes: "First published in 1866." Contents: v. 1. Lamentation against London. Pasquil's palinodia. Respublica, an interlude. Lady Pecunia, by R. Barnfield. Mirror of modestie, by T. Salter. Passion of a discontented mind. Encomion of Lady Pecunia. News from the Levant seas.--v. 2. Pancharis, by H. Holland. Horestes, an interlude.--Preservation of Henry VII. Reformation of rebellion, and Shore's wife, by T. Churchyard. Seven deadly sins of London, by T. Dekker. Love's court of conscience, by H. Crowch. William Longbeard, by T. Lodge. Triumph of truth, by T. Procter.--v. 3. Mirror of modesty, by R. Greene. Life and death of Gamaliel Ratsey. Ceyx and Alcione, by W. Hubbard. Apology for England's joy, by R. Vennar. History of Plasidas, by J. Partridge. Anatomy of absurdity, by T. Nash. Royal arbor of loyal poesie, by T. Jordan. Instructions for the Lord Mayor of London, by T. Norton 1 Kg. …