Shelfmark
Ic3.5.15
Author
Title
A short introduction of grammar, generally to be vsed. Compiled and set forth for the bringing vp of all those that intend to attaine to the knowledge of the Latine tongue
Varying form of title
Shorte introduction of grammar
Varying form of title
Breuissima institutio, seu ratio grammatices cognoscendæ
Varying form of title
Lily’s grammar
Publication, distribution, etc.
London: printed by the assignes of Bonham Norton, printer to the Kings most excellent Maiesty, in the Latine, Greek, and Hebrew, 1621.
Physical description
[256] p. : ill. ; 15 cm. (8vo)
Note
Anonymous. By William Lily, with contributions by John Colet, Thomas Robertson, and others.
Note
The second part has a separate dated titlepage: 'Breuissima institutio, seu ratio grammatices cognoscendæ, ad omnium puerorum vtilitatem præscriptæ. Quam solam Regia Maiestas in omnibus scholis profitendam præcipit'; the register is continuous.
Note
Text in English and Latin.
Note
Signatures: A-Q⁸.
Note
Titles within ornamental border.
Note
Imprint after "Printer" within separate cartouche at foot of title page.
Citation/references note
STC (2nd ed.), 15627
Citation/references note
ESTC, S93485
Provenance
Name ms. inscriptions on leaf G7 and G7 verso: "Elizabeth ?Fox".
Provenance
Name ms. inscription on leaf F3.
Binding
17th century brown calf binding; four raised bands; ?three tawed skin sewing supports all lace through the boards.
Copy-specific note
ECL copy imperfect: title page wanting; leaves A⁸, B1, B3-B6, and Q6-Q7 and Q8 wanting; leaves B2 and B7 have top right corners torn off (with loss of text).
Subject
Latin language Grammar Early works to 1800.
Subject
Latin language Metrics and rhythmics Early works to 1800.
Subject
Latin language Study and teaching Early works to 1800.
Subject
Latin language Syntax Early works to 1800.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B37707