N. L. Politeuphuia : wits commonwealth

Folger bibliographic ID: 171175
STC number: 15687.7
ESTC number: S4748
Folger call number: STC 15687.7
Folger holdings ID: 180655
Accession Number: HH29/1

Edition

Newly corrected and amended

Bibliographic format

twelvemo

General notes

Dedication signed: N. L Sometimes ascribed to John Bodenham, who planned the collection, though the work appears to have been done by Nicholas Ling--Cf. Dedication; NUC pre-1956 imprints "Ninth edition" referred to in preface to reader p.[5] Imprint date and printer's name suggested by STC (2nd ed.) Signatures: A-Y12 Title within ornamental border Includes index Numerous errors in paging

Item information about Folger STC 15687.7

Imperfect: wanting A2 (dedic. to Bodenham); leaf R12 torn at bottom, affecting text and catchword. Provenance: inscription on front pastedown: 'Thompsons Library Sotheby June 1856'; 'W. Tite' [Sir William Tite]; and 'Myers [cat.] Nov [19]20'; Harmsworth copy

Extended title: Politeuphuia : wits commonwealth
Alternate titles: Wits common-wealth

Aphorisms and apothegms

author: N. L. (Nicholas Ling), active 1580-1607
associated with: Bodenham, John, active 1600
former owner: Harmsworth, R. Leicester Sir, (Robert Leicester), 1870-1937