Shelfmark
Saa2.8.25(03)
Author
Uniform title
[Mariam]
Title
The tragedie of Mariam, the faire queene of Iewry. Written by that learned, vertuous, and truly noble ladie, E. C.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed by Thomas Creede, for Richard Hawkins, and are to be solde at his shoppe, 1613.
Physical description
[34] leaves ; 4to.
Note
E.C. = Elizabeth Cary, Viscountess Falkland. Also sometimes attributed to Lady Elizabeth Berkeley (nee Carey) and to her mother, Lady Elizabeth Carey.
Note
A1, originally with a dedication, is cancelled in most copies. Variant: A1 present.
Note
Stationer's Register: Ent 17 December 1612.
With note
[Bound with:] Marston, J. What you will (1607), Day, J. Humour out of breath (1608), D'Avenant, W. The tragedy of Albovine... (1629), The lamentable and true tragedy... (1633), Middleton, T. The mayor of Quinborough... (1661), Marlowe, C. The tragicall history... (1663) and Middleton, T. A game at chesse... (1625?).
Citation/references note
Greg 308(AII); STC 4613; ESTC S107482
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International, 1960. 1 microfilm reel; 35 mm (Early English books, 1475-1640; 830:02).
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Marlborough, England: Adam Matthew Publications ; Oxford, England : Bodleian Photographic Service. 1998. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Women Advising Women: Part 5: Women's writing and advice, c.1450-1720, from the Bodleian Library, Oxford ;reel 10:6).
Provenance
Bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century gold-tooled, mottled calf.
Copy-specific note
Wants first (blank) leaf?
Copy-specific note
Cropped, with some loss to top of title and running titles.
Copy-specific note
Lists of dramatis personae supplied in ms.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmark: S.170.Plays 25(03).
Subject
Mariamne, ca. 57 - ca. 29 B.C consort of Herod I, King of Judea.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Creede, Thomas, ? - d. 1619? printer.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B15993