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Wit and drollery : jovial poems : corrected and amended with new additions
Phillips, John (1631-1706); Mennes, Sir John (1599-1671); E. M (fl.1658)
1682
This collection was first published in 1656 under the initials J.P. [John Phillips], with a second edition, 1661, under the initials E.M. Both attribute the contents to "Sir J.M., Ja. S.[i.e. John Men...
Divine poems (by way of paraphrase) on the Ten commandments : illustrated with twelve copper plates, shewing how personal punishments has been inflicted on the transgressors of these Commandments, as is recorded in the Holy Scriptures : also a metrical paraphrase upon the Creed and Lords prayer
Wither, George (1588-1667); Barry, Elizabeth (1658-1713)
1688
"Never before printed." "Licensed according to order." The preface is signed E.B., i.e. Elizabeth Barry.
The Psalmes of David translated into lyrick-verse, according to the scope, of the original : And illustrated, with a short argument, and a breife prayer, or meditation; before, & after, every Psalme
1632
Signatures: A-T8; V⁶. Title within ornamental border. Errors in paging: p. 221 is misprinted 121, 243 is 143.
The hymnes and songs of the Church : Diuided into two parts. The first part comprehends the canonicall hymnes, and such parcels of Holy Scripture, as may properly be sung, with some other ancient songs and creeds. The second part consists of spirituall songs, appropriated to the seuerall times and occasions obserueable in the Church of England
Wither, George (1588-1667); Wither, George (1588-1667); Wither, George (1588-1667); Gibbons, Orlando (1583-1625)
1623
A revision and expansion of "The songs of the Old Testament" and "Cantica sacra". G.VV. = George Wither. With 17 tunes by Orlando Gibbons. At foot of title: Cum priuilegio Regis regali. Printe...
Ivvenilia : a collection of those poemes which were heretofore imprinted and written by George Wither
Wither, George (1588-1667); Elstracke, Renold (fl. 1590-1630)
1633
T.p. engraved by Renold Elstrack (df. Johnson, A.F. Catalogue of engraved and etched English title-pages, p. 17). The title-page is a cut-down and altered version of that used for the 1st edition, 1...
Uranoskopia, or, A Survey of the heavens : a plain description of the... motions of the heavenly bodies, as they are discovered to the eye by the telescope ... To which is added the Goutraptures, augmented and improved, in English, Latine, and Greek lyrick verse
Wittie, Robert (1613?-1684)
1681
The "Gout-raptures" have a separate title-page and imprint: "London, printed by J.M. and are to be sold by the booksellers in London, 1681". Signatures and pagination are continuous. With list of "B...
Wither's motto : nec habeo, nec careo, nec curo
Wither, George (1588-1667)
1621
In verse. Title page engraved, illustrated, signed "R.E. Sculpsit". Signatures: A-E⁸, F⁴. Also has title: Nec habeo, nec careo, nec curo.
Vox pacifica : a voice tending to the pacification of God's wrath; and offering those propositions, or conditions, by the acceptation, and performance whereof, in some good measure, a firme and continuing peace may be obtained. It is directed to the King, Parliaments, and people of these islands
Wither, George (1588-1667)
1645
Caption title: Vox pacifica: or, A voice preparing the way of Peace. Only the four cantos here printed were ever published, although two 'deferred' cantos are mentioned in the title.
Abuses stript, and whipt. Or Satirical essayes
Wither, George (1588-1667)
1613
In verse. Collation: A⁸ a⁴ B-V⁸ (A1, V7,8 blank). In this edition A4r line 4 has: quareld. This and STC 25891.5 may have been printed after 25894 (STC).
Speculum speculativum: or, A considering-glass : being an inspection into the present and late sad condition of these nations; with some cautional expressions made thereupon
Wither, George (1588-1667)
written June XIII. MDCLX. and there imprinted the same year. [1660]
In verse. Text and register are continuous despite pagination.
A satyre : dedicated to his most Excellent Maiestie
Wither, George (1588-1667)
1616
Third issue or edition (others 1614, 1615). In verse. Signatures: A-F⁸.
An improvement of imprisonment, disgrace, poverty, into real freedom, honest reputation, perdurable riches : evidenced in a few crums & scraps lately found in a prisoners-basket at Newgate, and saved together, by a visitant of oppressed prisoners, for the refreshing of himself and those who are either in a worse prison or (who loathing the dainties of the flesh) hunger and thirst after righteousness
Wither, George (1588-1667)
1661
Caption title (p.5): Captivity improved into freedom by the grace of God. In verse. Table of contents: p. 121-122. Errata: p. [1] at end.