Shelfmark
Cr.1.3.01(01)
Author
Title
The arte of rhetorique, for the vse of all soche as are studious of eloquence, set forth in Englishe, by Thomas Wilson. 1553. And now newlie sette foorthe againe, with a prologue to the reader.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Imprinted at London : By Ihon Kingston, 1562.
Physical description
[8], 113, [5] leaves ; 4to.
Note
Includes "An epistle to perswade a yong gentleman to mariage, deuised by Erasmus", a translation of "Matrimonii encomium".
Note
Leaf from 13th century ms. of Lucan, and leaves from ?16th century 8vo. printed Book of Common Prayer, used in binding.
With note
[Bound with:] T. Wilson "The rule of reason ...", 1563.
Citation/references note
STC 25801
Provenance
Ms. inscription "Willam Bowes his booke 1658".
Provenance
Ms. inscription "Christophorus Dentus me rité tenet".
Provenance
Ms. ?signature: "William Dente".
Binding
16th century blind-stamped calf. Cartouche (apparently empty) in centre. Marks of ties or clasps.
Subject
Rhetoric Early works to 1800.
Subject
Oratory Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Erasmus, Desiderius, ? - d. 1536 Matrimonii encomium.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B15314