Shelfmark
Gc.7.02
Author
Uniform title
[Examen de ingenios. English]
Title
Examen de ingenios. The examination of mens vvits. In which, by discouering the varietie of natures, is shewed for what profession each one is apt, and how far he shall profit therein. By John Huarte. Translated out of the Spanish tongue by M. Camillo Camilli Englished out of his Italian by R. C. Esquire..
Varying form of title
Parallel title: Examination of mens wits
Varying form of title
Parallel title: Examination of mens vvits
Varying form of title
Running title: Triall of wits
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed by Adam Jslip., 1604..
Physical description
[16], 333, [3] p. ; 18 cm. (4to in 8s)
Note
R. C. = Richard Carew.
Note
Signatures: A⁶ B-Y⁸.
Note
Running title: A triall of wits.
Note
Woodcut title vignette with motto: Il vostro malignare non giova nulla.
Citation/references note
STC (2nd ed.) 13894
Citation/references note
ESTC, S122041
Provenance
Booklabel recording bequest to Eton College by Nicholas Mann in 1754.
Provenance
Inscription at head of title: Vnus ex libris Edmundi Pytt ; with note of price paid.
Provenance
Ms. motto at head of title vignette: Ingenij cibus studiu[m], studij[que] diligentia.
Binding
17th century limp vellum case, laced at four sewing supports; yapp edges; ms. spine title; traces of ties.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmark: Di.8.01.
Subject
Genius Early works to 1800.
Subject
Ability Early works to 1800.
Subject
Vocational interests Testing Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Camilli, Camillo, ? - 1615 translator.
Added entry--name
Carew, Richard, 1555 - 1620 translator.
Added entry--name
Islip, Adam, ? - d. 1639 printer.
Added entry--name
Mann, Nicholas, ? - -1753 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London
Language code
eng ita spa
Identifier
B49485