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181. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). 2 A. L's. s., each 1p. 4to. To Miss Augusta King, also, Autograph Manuscript of verses, suggested by a remark of Miss King, written on 2pp. 4to. All 3 pieces are torn, or have been torn and repaired. One letter is signed with initials only, the other is signed "J. R. Lowell."

182. LUCRETIUS. T. Lucretius Carus, the Epicurean Philosopher, His Six Books De Natura Rerum. Done into English Verse, with Notes [by Thomas Creech.] Portrait of Creech inserted. 12mo, crushed red levant morocco, gilt edges, by Rivière. Oxford: Printed by L. Lichfield, 1682

FINE COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION of Creech's translation.

183. LYDGATE (JOHN). The Life and Death of Hector. One, and the First of the most Puissant, Valiant, and Renowned Monarches of the world, called the Nyne worthies. Shewing his inuincible force, together with the marvailous, and most famous Acts by him atchieved and done in the great, long, and terrible Siege, which the Princes of Greece held about the towne of Troy, for the space of Tenne yeares. And finally his vnfortunate death after hee had fought a Hundred mayne Battailes in open field against the Grecians, etc. Title within a fine woodcut border, with large figures of Wisdom and Science, with devices of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; the author writing in his study, etc. Small folio crushed brown levant morocco, with antique gilt ornaments, gilt edges, by Bedford.

London: Printed by Thomas Purfoot, 1614

This is a modernized version in the six-line stanza by Thomas Heywood, of Lydgate's original work. The dedication of the earlier writer to Henry V. is retained, and Heywood's name does not occur.

Lydgate was a Monk of the Benedictine Abbey of Bury. He traveled extensively in Italy and France, and studied the Italian and French poets, particularly Dante, Boccaccio, etc. According to Warton he is the first of the English writers "whose style is clothed with that perspicuity in which the English phraseology appears at this day to an English reader." With the Huth bookplate.

AN UNUSUALLY INTERESTING ILLUMINATED

HOURS

184. MANUSCRIPT. HORAE BEATAE MARIAE VIRGINIS. Illuminated Manuscript Hours of French execution written by a French Monk on 136 leaves of very fine white vellum. Splendidly decora ted with 5 very brilliantly Illuminated Miniatures of the Annunciation, David with his Harp. The Crucifixion with the Two Maries, the Descent of the Holy Ghost, and the Death Mass. Also illustrated with 16 full page Arabesque Borders of Flowers and Leaves, heightened with gold, and several hundred illuminated Initial Letters of various sizes. Small 8vo, green morocco gilt, gilt edges by DEROME. Saec XV.

An unusually attractive specimen of French illuminated workmanship in exquisite condition. Fifteen pages at the end are in French of the same period, and devoted to "Les Quinze Joies de Nostre Damo,'' with some other French Prayers. The beautiful calendar at the commencement is also in French.

185.

HORAE. Beatae Mariae Virginis ad usum Romanum, cum calendario. MANUSCRIPT ON VELLUM, written in letters batardes, executed in the North of France towards the end of the 15th century. 98 leaves (514 x 32 inches), including two blanks. EMBELLISHED WITH 10 LARGE MINIATURES nicely painted in various colors and heightened with gold surrounded by borders composed of birds, fantastic animals, flowers and ornamental leaves on a gold ground, 5 similar semi-borders, 5 small miniatures representing various saints, and hundreds of small illuminated initials. Small 8vo, blue velvet (one side cracked), in a levant morocco slip case. Saec. XV

A charming little manuscript. The large miniatures represent: 1. St. John the Evangelist; 2. The Annunciation; 3. The meeting- of the Virgin with St. Elizabeth; 4. The Nativity; 5. Announcement of the birth of Jesus to the Shepherds; 6. The Presentation in the Temple; 7. The Coronation of the Virgin; 8. King David in prayer; 9. The Crucifixion; 10. A Burial.

186. MANUSCRIPT. PSALTERIUM LATINUM cum Calendario. MANUSCRIPT ON VELLUM, written in Gothic characters red and black, executed in Germany in the second half of the 15th century. 197 leaves. With several large initials in blue accompanied by pen ornaments in red and hundreds of smaller ones in red or in blue. With music noted on four-line staves for the tune of the hymns and anthems. Thick small 4to, 16th century German binding in calf, stamped with Gothic floriation, small heads, etc.; brass clasps. Sæc. XV

187. The Koran. Written in microscopic Persian characters on native glazed paper. Illuminated titles in red, blue and gold, each page bordered with gold and colors, ornamental characters on margins, and gold extensively used throughout the text. Small 12mo, lacquered sides and doublures (worn), morocco back (a few leaves are wanting at the end, and there are a few very slight marginal wormings). XVII. Cent.

A pleasing little manuscript.

188, Exercises in the German Language. Written on 40 quarto leaves. Bound in with the manuscript are several pieces by William Stevenson, M. D. (detailed below). Small 4to, old half sheep (binding worn). N. d.

The items bound in are: "An Ode to Peace" Newark, 1782; "An Hymn to the Deity" Newark, 1782; "The Shipwreck" Belfast, 1783, and "A Sermon not Preached on the late General Fast, 1778'' (imperfect at end). London 1778.

189. MARLOWE (CHRISTOPHER). The troublesome raigne and lamentable death of Edward the second, King of England: with the tragical fall of proud Mortimer. And also the Life and death of Peirs Gaueston, the great Earle of Cornewall, and mighty fauorite of King Edward the second, as it was publiquely acted by the right honorable the Earle of Pembrooke his seruants. Device on title. Small 4to, crimson levant morocco, gilt edges, by Rivière.

Printed at London for Roger Barnes, 1612

VERY RARE. A few head-lines cut into, and portions of two pages lightly inked out with a large X.

Auto

190. [MARSTON (JOHN, Dramatist and Divine).] graph Manuscript Poem, "In Ducem Reducem, or a Welcome from the Isle of Ree, 1627." 4pp. 4to, boards.

Preceding this poem, is a Sonnet without a title, but evidently written
to the Duke of Buckingham on his sailing to relieve Rochelle. It begins:
"And with thou goe Great Duke, and leave us here
Lamentinge thee and eke thy Pupill deare

Dread Charles alas who shall his sceptres sway
And Rule his Kingdomes when thou art away?
Are there noe Maydes in Cort. to stay thee? must

Thy hate to ffrance and Spaine exceede thy Lust?" etc.

191. MARTIAL. Valerii Martialis Epigrammata. Frontispiece on copper. 8vo, full russia, gold tooling on back and sides, leather joints, gilt edges, by [Roger Payne.] Rehinged, and back worn. Londini: Tonson, 1716

With bookplate of W. G. Cookesley. A characteristic Payne binding. 192. MARVELL (ANDREW). Miscellaneous Poems. Printer's device on title, and brilliant portrait of the author. Folio, full olive levant morocco, gilt back, gilt fillet border on sides, gilt edges, by Rivière. London: Printed for Robert Boulter, 1681

THE EXTREMELY RARE FIRST EDITION, especially so, with the portrait. The present is a very tall, clean, crisp copy, measuring 11% x 7% inches, with a lateral margin up to 2 inches. The leaf "To the Reader'' is signed by Mary Marvell, who is stated to have been his wife, but Marvell never married, and she was a person with whom he lived, and who assumed his name. With the H. V. Jones bookplate.

193. MASSINGER (PHILIP). The Emperour of the East. A Tragae Comoedie. The Scaene Constantinople. As it hath bene divers times acted, at the Black-friars, and Globe Playhouses, by the Kings Maiesties Seruants. Small 4to, crushed blue levant morocco, glit edges, (inner margin of title repaired).

London: Printed by Thomas Harper, 1632 FIRST EDITION. With preliminary verses by Sir Aston Cokaine, John Clavell and William Singleton.

194. The Bond-Man: An Antient Storie. As it hath beene often acted with good allowance, at the Cock-Pit in Drury-Lane: By the most Excellent Princesse, the Lady Elizabeth Her Servants. Small 4to, crushed olive levant morocco, gilt edges, by Rivière.

195.

London: Printed by Iohn Raworth for Iohn Harrison, 1638

FINE COPY.

The Dvke of Millaine. A Tragedy. As it hath beene often acted by his Majesties Servants, at the Black-Friers. Small 4to, crushed blue levant morocco, gilt edges, by Rivière.

London: Printed by Iohn Raworth, 1638

Fine copy of the Second Edition, except that some signatures and catchwords have been cut into.

196.

The Vnnatvrall Combat. A Tragedie. The Scaene Marsellis. Small 4to, crushed blue levant morocco, gilt edges, by Rivière. London: Printed by E. G. for Iohn Waterson, 1639 FINE COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION. From the Arbury Library, with label.

197. The City Madam, a Comedie. As it was acted at the private House in Black Friers with great applause. Small 4to, crushed blue levant morocco, gilt edges, by Rivière.

London: Printed for Andrew Pennycuicke, 1659

Fine copy of the Second Edition.

198. MASSINGER (PHILIP and DEKKER (THOMAS). The Virgin-Martyr: A Tragedie. As it hath been divers times publickly Acted with great applause. By the Servants of his Majesties Revels. Small 4to, crushed olive levant morocco, by Rivière. London: Printed by B. A., 1651

FINE COPY. From the Arbury Library, with label.

199. MATHER (INCREASE). A Brief History of the War with the Indians in New England. From June 24, 1675. (When the first Englishman was murdered by the Indians) to August 12, 1676, when Philip, alias Metacomet, the principal Author and Beginner of the War, was slain. Small 4to, crushed dark red levant morocco, gilt top, by The French Binders.

London: Printed for Richard Chiswell, 1676

THE VERY RARE FIRST LONDON EDITION. The "Serious Exhortation" called for on the title did not appear in this London Edition. The present fine copy contains the rare half-title and the 8 pp. of Postscript. 200. MAY (THOMAS). A Continuation of the Subject of Lucan's Historicall Poem till the Death of Ivlivs Cæsar. The 2d Edition Corrected and amended. Ornamental title-page, slightly touched with color. Small 8vo. full mottled calf, rebacked.

With the Beverly Chew bookplate.

London, 1633

201. The Victorious Reigne of King Edward the Third. Written in seven Bookes. By his Maiesties Command. Portrait of the King. Small 8vo, red straight-grain morocco, gilt back, gilt edges, by Stikeman.

London: Printed for T. Walkley and B. Fisher, 1635 FIRST EDITION. A splendid unwashed copy, with ample margins. With the Beverly Chew bookplate, and a note on fiy-leaf by him, "Portrait not signed, but resembles Elstrache's work, and is probably by him." GEORGE MEREDITH TO ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON 202. MEREDITH-STEVENSON. A. L. s., 8pp. 8vo, Box Hill, Dorking, October 25, 1884. From George Meredith to Robert Louis Stevenson. With interesting criticisms on his Play, "Beau-Austin."

"My dear Stevenson. I have returned after some short wanderings. 'Beau-Austin' in the bag. I like the restrained tone; you have the air of the period. And the story runs its links sharply from scene to scene, up to the last cry. Dorothy comes out well, has a voice of her own; once or twice a touch stagey.... Her scene with Austin is excellent. But a play designed for representation on the boards is heavily weighed by a seduced heroine. Can it not be made a 'compromised' one? A girl of

good station confessing the fact of seduction to a young man, her lover, will try the temper of the public. Compromised, and her name gone, you can do more with her.... As it stands, even I—and I am not squeamish— look on the damsel speculatively," etc.

203. MIDDLETON (THOMAS). Michaelmas Terme. As it hath beene svudry times acted by the Children of Pavles. Newly corrected. Small 4to, crushed blue levant morocco, gilt edges, by Rivière. London: Printed by T. H. for R. Meighen, 1630

RARE. A very fine copy of the second edition.

204. [] The Phoenix, As it hath beene Sundrie times Acted, by the Children of Paules. And presented before his Maiestie. Small 4to, crushed olive levant morocco, gilt edges, by Rivière (some head-lines cut into).

London: Printed by T. H. for R. Meighen, 1630 The Second Edition, doubtless printed upon the occasion of the revival of the play upon the stage.

205.

No Wit (Help) like a Womans. A Comedy. Brilliant portrait by Cross. Ornament on title. Small 8vo, full brown levant morocco, Jansen style, gilt edges, by Rivière.

London: Printed by Humphrey Moseley, 1657

FIRST EDITION. Very Rare. The engraved portrait by Cross is the extremely rare original, and the only portrait of the poet. The Hoe copy, with bookplate.

206. The Mayor of Quinborough: A Comedy As it hath been often Acted with much Applause at Blacke-Fryars, By His Majesties Servants. Small 4to, full crimson levant morocco, gilt back and sides, gilt edges, by The Club Bindery.

London: Printed for Henry Herringman, 1661 Beautiful Copy of the FIRST EDITION. The plot is taken from Stow, Speed, etc., the period of the reign of Vortiger. The author has introduced into the piece several dumb shows the explanation of which he puts into the mouth of Rainulph, monk of Chester, whose Polycronicon he has closely followed. In a note by the late W. H. Hager. after saying that this play is of a very high order he adds: "The Comic scenes, the humors of the Cobbler-Mayor of Quinborough, from whom the play takes its name, were undoubtedly written by William Rowley." With the Hagen bookplate.

207. MILTON (JOHN). Eikonoclastes in Answer to a Book Intitl'd Eikon Basilike, the Portrature of his Sacred Majesty in his Solitudes and Sufferings. The Author I. M. Small 4to, crushed blue levant morocco, Jansen style, inside dentelles, gilt edges, by The French Binders. London: Printed by Matthew Simmons, 1648

VERY FINE COPY OF THE RARE FIRST EDITION. Title printed in red and black. The appearance of "Eikon Basilike'' produced such an effect upon public opinion, that it has often been stated its issue a few weeks earlier would have saved Charles' life. An answer became necessary to it, and Milton's "Eikonoclastes" was the result.

A PRECIOUS VOLUME

208. MILTON (JOHN). Paradise lost. A Poem Written in Ten Books By John Milton. Licensed and Entred according to

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