WARREN.

of the same Kingdome,... First penned and published by William Warner: and now reuised, and newly enlarged by the same Author. London, Printed by the Widow Orwin, for I. B. and are to be sold at her shop in Paules Church-yard, at the signe of the Bible. 1597. 4o, A—Y in eights.

Albions England. A Continved Historie of the Same Kingdome, From the Originals of the first Inhabitants thereof: With the most chiefe alterations and Accidents there hapning, vnto, and in the happie Raigne of our now most Soueraigne Lord King Iames. Not Barren in Varietie of Inventive and Historicall Intermixtures. First penned and published by William Warner and now reuised, and newly enlarged a little before his Death. Whereunto is also newly added an Epitome of the whole Historie of England. London, Printed for G. P. and are to be sold by Richard Moore. 1612. 4o, A-Dd in eights. WARREN, A.

...

A Just Vindication of the Armie Wherein all that doubt may have large satisfaction, in relation to their late proceedings. As touching the Cause, beginning, and continuance, and their end therein. Or, A Book entituled, The Examination of the late passages of the Armie... Examined, Refuted London: Printed in the Yeere, 1647. 4o, A-G 2 in fours, and the title.

WARREN, GEORGE.

An Impartial Description of Surinam upon the Continent of Guiana in America. With a History of several strange Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Serpents, Insects, and Customs of that Colony, &c. Worthy the Perusal of all, from the Experience of George Warren Gent. London, Printed by William Godbid for Nathaniel Brooke at the Angel in Gresham-Colledge, in the second yard from Bishopsgate-street. 1667. 4°, A-E 2 in fours.

WARWICK, ARTHUR.

Spare Minutes; Or, Resolved Meditations and Premeditated Resolvtions. by A. W.

Written

-Ego cur acquirere pauca

Si possim invidear?

The second Edition corrected and enlarged. London, Printed by G. M. for Walter Hammond, and are to be sold by Michael Sparke in Greene Arbour. 1634. 120, A-I in twelves, last two leaves blank, and A 1 occupied by "The Inventors

premeditation vpon this Emblematicall Frontispiece," in verse. E 4 is blank.

In two parts, with a frontispiece to each, not counting in the sheets.

This is believed to be the first complete edition. The work was originally licensed to Walter Hamond, 24 March, 1631-2 (Arber, iv. 241); but this entry refers apparently to the first part only; the second was posthumous.

WARWICKSHIRE.

A ballat of ye .iij. welles in Warwickshire. Licensed to John Allde, 17 August, 1579.

A ballad of iii vertuouse welles in Warwickshyre. Licensed to H. Carre, 18 Sept. 1579.

To the welles goo we. A ballad. Licensed to H. Carre, 18 Sept. 1579. [A Proclamation of James I. respecting the Fire at Stratford on Avon.] God saue the King. Printed by Thomas Purfoot. [11 May, 1616.] A broadside in black letter.

Did any Shakespear MSS. perish here? The Certificate of the Deputy Lieutenants for County of Warwick, Of their endeavours in execution of the Militia, with the cheerfulnesse and obedience of the Trained Bands, and number of Voluntiers. Together with the Petition of the Deputy Lieutenants, Captains, Officers, and Souldiers of the Trained Bands and Voluntiers of the said County, to the Right Honorable, Robert Lord Brook, Lord Lieutenant of the said County: To present their thankfulnesse for providing the Ordinances of the Militia, for the safety of this Kingdom. With the Lords Answer thereunto. London, Printed by Luke Norton and Iohn Field, for Edward Husbands and Iohn Franck, July 11. 1642. 4°, 4 leaves.

An Exact and True Relation of the Dangerous and Bloody Fight between His Majesties Army, and the Parliaments Forces, neere Kyneton in the County of Warwick, the 25. of this instant October. Sent in a Letter to John Pym Esquire. .. London: Printed for Edward Blackmore,... October 28. 1642. 4o, 4 leaves.

A Message with a Letter sent by his Majesty to Prince Rupert, to or before the time of the taking or surrendring of Litchfield and the close. Willing and commanding Prince Rupert not to vse any cruelty upon the Inhabitants of the aforesaid City of Litchfield, but with all possible care and diligence to preserve

the lives of our misled and deluded people... Printed for I. Vnderwood neare the new Exchange. 1643. 4°, 4 leaves.

Valour Crowned. Or A Relation of the Valiant Proceedings of the Parliament Forces in the Closse at Lichfield. Against Prince Ruperts. Discovering the Honourable Conditions upon which it was Surrendred. As it was written from Lievetenant Colonel Russell, who was chiefe Commander of the Closse. Wherein is set downe word for word, the Articles of Agreement, Whereunto is annexed the Copy of Colonell Hastings Letter to Lievtenant Colonell Rvssel,... London, Printed for Benjamin Allen... Apr. 27. 1643. 4o, 4 leaves.

Articles for the Delivering up of Lichfield-Close on Thursday the 16. of this instant July. Together with A List of the Commanders, Officers, and Gentlemen of Quality that were in the Close at the Surrender thereof. Also an Information of one Henry Some, concerning some private Discourse between him and Sir Tho. Tildesly. All which were sent in a Letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq;... London, Printed for Edward Husband, July 18. 1646. 4o, 6 leaves.

Leez Lachrymans. Sive Comitis Warwici Justa: A Sermon, Delivered at the Funeral of the Right Honourable Charles, Earl of Warwick, Baron Rich of Leez. Who being the Fourth Earl of his Family, and Last of the Direct Line: Dyed at his Mansion House of Leez le Rich, in the County of Essex, August 24, 1673, in the 58th Year of his Age. And was Solemnly Interr'd amongst his Ancestors (in their Vault) at Felsted adjacent, the 9th of September following. . . . London, Printed by Tho. Milbourn, for Dorman Newman

title.

1673. 4o, A-E in fours, and the

Dedicated to Mary, Countess of Warwick, the lady whose autobiography was printed for the Percy Society.

The Shortest Way with the French Prophets. Or, an Impartial Relation of the Rise, Progress, and Total Suppression of those Seducers who attempted lately to Pervert several Inhabitants in the Town of Birmingham in Warwickshire. . London Printed:... 1708. 8°, 4 leaves. WASE, CHRISTOPHER. Dictionarium Minus: A Compendious Dictionary English-Latin & Latin-English.

Wherein the Classical Words of

WATERHOUSE.

both Languages are aptly rendred. . . By Christopher Wase, M.A. Master of the Free School in Tunbridge. London, Printed by Da: Maxwell, 1662. 4o, A— 5 F in fours, besides title and patent. WASP'S NEST.

A waspes nest found aboue the ground. Licensed to John Charlwood, 7 May, 1582. WASTELL, SIMON.

Microbiblion or The Bibles Epitome: In Verse. Digested according to the Alphabet, that the Scriptures we reade may more happily be remembred, and things forgotten more easily recalled. By Simon Wastell sometimes of Queenes Colledge in Oxford. London, Printed for Robert Mylbourne,.. 1629. 8°. A, 6 leaves : the work, pp. 508.

WATERHOUSE, EDWARD.

A Declaration of the State of the Colony and Affaires in Virginia. With A Relation of the Barbarous Massacre in the time of peace and League, treacherously executed by the Natiue Infidels vpon the English, the 22 of March last. Together with the names of those that were then massacred,. And a Treatise Annexed, Written by that learned Mathematician Mr. Henry Briggs, of the Northwest passage to the South Sea through the Continent of Virginia, and by Fretum Hudson. Also a Commemoration of such worthy Benefactors as haue contributed their Christian Charitie towards the aduancement of the Colony. And a Note of the charges of necessary prouisions fit for euery man that intends to goe to Virginia. Published by Authoritie. Imprinted at London by G. Eld, for Robert Mylbourne, and are to be sold at his shop, at the great South doore of Pauls. 1622. 4°, A-H in fours, H 4 being a folded leaf with the Note of Charges, &c. Dedicated by Waterhouse to the Virginia Company. Lambeth.

The seal of the Company occupies A 1. A Discourse and Defence of Arms and Armory, Shewing the Nature and Rises of Arms and Honour in England, from the Camp, the Court, the City: Under the two later of which are contained Universities and Inns of Court. By Edward Waterhous Esq; [Quotations from Tacitus and Menander.] London, Printed by T. R. for Samuel Martin in Little Britain, 1660. 8°. A, 4 leaves, the first blank: B-Q 4 in eights.

The Gentlemans Monitor; Or, a Sober Inspection into the Vertues, Vices, and

WATSON.

Ordinary Means, of the Rise and Decay of Men and Families. With the Authors Apology and Application to the Nobles and Gentry of England, Seasonable for these times. By Edw. Waterhovs, Esq; London. Printed by T. R. for R. Royston

MDCLXV. 8°. A, 6 leaves: B—Ii in eights. With a portrait by A. Hertocks.

Fortescutus Illustratus, Or A Commentary on that Nervous Treatise De Laudibus Legum Angliæ, Written by Sir John Fortescue Knight, . . . Which Treatise,

...

Hee purposely wrote to consolidate his Princely minde in the love and approbation of the good Lawes of England, and of the laudable Customs of his Native Country. The Heroique Design of whose Excellent Judgement and loyal Addiction to his Prince, is humbly endeavoured to be Revived, Admired, and Advanced By Edward Waterhovs Esquire.... London, Printed by Tho. Roycroft for Thomas Dicas at the Sign of the Hen and Chickens in St. Paul's Church-yard. 1663. Folio. Title, 1 leaf: a-d, 2 leaves each e, 1 leaf: A-4 S, 2 leaves each. With portraits of the author and of Sir John Fortescue, the latter by Faithorne, the former by Loggan. Dedicated to Edward, Earl of Clarendon, from the writer's study in Sion-College, June 11, 1663.

WATSON, CHRISTOPHER, of St. John's College, Cambridge, a Native of Durham. A History of Duresme. Not printed. Cotton MS. Vitell. cix.

A lamentacon for the deathe of master Christofer Watson mynister. Licensed to H. Carre, 12 June, 1581. WATSON, JOHN.

The English Martyrologe Conteyning A Svmmary of the Lives of the glorious and renowned Saintes of the three Kingdomes, England, Scotland, and Ireland. Collected and Distribvted into Moneths, after the forme of a Calendar, according to euery Saintes festiuity: Whervnto is annexed in the end a Catalogue of those, who have suffered death in England for defence of the Catholicke Cause, since King Henry the 8. his breach with the Sea Apostolicke, vnto this day. By a Catholicke Priest. Permissu Superiorum. Anno 1608. 8°. *, 8 leaves: A-Aa in eights: Certaine Corrections, &c., 1 leaf.

In David Laing's Catalogue, 1879, No. 3572, a copy of this edition was misdated 1602.

WATSON, ROBERT.

Watsonn. 1595. A new Almanacke

WATTS.

and Prognostication for the yeare of our redemption, 1595. . . . By Robert Watson. Imprinted at London, by Richarde Watkins and James Robertes. 8o, A—C 4 in eights. Lambeth.

A doble Almanacke or Kalender drawne for this present yeere, 1600. Which is leape yeere, The first Kalender seruing generally for all England, and the other necessarie for such as shal haue occasion of traffique beyond the Sea: for their needefull busines. Collected and gathered for the former vse by Robert Watson practitioner of Phisicke in the Towne of Brancktry. Imprinted at London by Richard Watkins and Iames Roberts. 8°. A, 8; B, 6; C, 8.

Watson. 1605. A Prognostication for the yeare of our Lord. 1605. . . . By Robert Watson Physition, in Braintree. Imprinted at London by Thomas Creede, for the Company of the Stationers. 8°. Bagford Papers.

WATSON, WILLIAM.

Important Considerations, which ought to move all Trve and Sovnd Catholikes, who are not wholly Iesuited, to acknowledge without all equiuocations, ambiguities, or shiftings, that the proceedings of her Maiesty, and of the State with them, since the beginning of her Highnesse raigne, haue bene both mild and mercifull. Published by sundry of vs the secular Priests, in dislike of many treatises, letters, and reports, which haue bene written and made in diuerse places to the contrarie: together with our opinions of a better course hereafter, for the promoting of the Catholike faith in England. Newly imprinted. 1601. 4°. *, 2 leaves: **, 4 leaves: 4 leaves: A-G 2 in fours. B. M.

***

,

The Epistle, "instead of a Preface," is signed W. W.

WATTS, ISAAC.

The Art of Reading and Writing English: Or, The Chief Principles and Rules of Pronouncing our Mother-Tongue, both in Prose and Verse; with a Variety of Instructions for True Spelling. Written at first for Private Use... By I. Watts. ... London: Printed for John Clark... M.DCC.XXI. 8°, A-P in sixes. Dedicated from Theobald's in Hertfordshire July 31, 1720, to Mrs. Sarah, Mrs. Mary, and Mrs. Elizabeth, Abney, daughters to Sir Thomas Abney.

The present copy has on the flyleaf, in Watts's own hand, "For the Honoured Lady, The Lady Abney. I. W."

The Way to True Happinesse, Leading to the Gate of Knowledge. By Questions and Answers. Now newly corrected and augmented. London, Printed by Robert Young. [Circa 1640.] 8°, A-F 4 in eights. In two columns. WEYER, FLORENCE, Gentleman. The Honesty and True Zeal of the Kings Witnesses Justified and Vindicated against those Unchristianlike Equivocal Protestations of Dr. Oliver Plunket, . London, Printed for T. Baldwin, 1681. Folio, A-D in twos.

WAYMOUTH, JOHN.

A Lowe Countrye trayninge. Licensed to Edward Brewster, 26 September, 1616. WEALTH.

A Proposal for a Yearly Increase of Wealth, by Subscriptions to Advance Money upon Lives: Examined and approved by the City. . . . [About 1680.] A 4° leaf.

WEAMES, ANNE.

A Continuation of Sir Philip Sydney's Arcadia: Wherein is handled The Loves of Amphialus and Helena Queen of Corinth, Prince Plangus and Erona. With the Historie of the Loves of Old Claius and Young Strephon to Vrania. Written by a young Gentlewoman, Mris A. W. London, Printed by William Bentley, and are to be sold by Thomas Heath, near the Pyazza of the CovenGarden. Anno Dom. 1651. 8°. ¶, 8 leaves, first with a woodcut and the last blank: B-N 4 in eights. In prose. Bodleian.

Dedicated to the two unparalleld sisters, and patterns of virtue, the Ladies Anne and Grace Perpoint, daughters to the Right Honourable the Marquess of Dorchester. Then follow some verses signed by H. P. M., F. L., F. W., Jam. Howel, and F. Vaughan.

WEAVER.

The Jealous Weaver. A ballad. With cuts. Ouvry Cat. No. 84.

A Breviate of the Weavers Bvsiness before the Honourable Committee of the House of Commons in the Star-Chamber. [July 28, 1648.] 4°, 4 leaves without any titlepage. B. M.

WEBSTER.

The Weaver turn'd Devil; or, a New Copy of Verses, on a Baker in SpitleFields, who was frighted by a Weaver in the shape of a Devil. Shewing how the Baker went to Arest the Weaver, for some Money which he owed him for Bread. To the tune of The Royal Forester. London: Printed for T. C. near Spitle-Fields, 1701. A ballad. Ouvry Cat. No. 81. WEBB, CHARLES.

The Narrative of Charles Webb, Citizen, and Grocer of London, concerning the manifest fraud, used in the importation of Madder into this Common-wealth, whereby the Staple Trade thereof hath ben for many years, and now is undermined and empaired, And if not speedily prevented, will be utterly lost. [1660-1.] 4o, A-B in eights, A 1 (?) and B 4 blank. The title given here occurs as a headline on A 2.

WEBSTER, DENNIS.

The Blacksmiths dreame, written by Dennis Webster, Citizen and blacksmith of London. Licensed to George Eld and Miles Flesher, 16 May, 1622. WEBSTER, JOHN.

The White Devil . . . London: Printed by G. Miller for John Playfere. and William Crooke . . . 1665. 4°, A—M 2 in fours, A 3 occupied by advertisements. The Dutchesse of Malfy. A Tragedy... London, Printed for Robert Crofts, and are to be sold at his Shop, at the Crown in Chancery lane. [Circa 1660.] Price 1s. 40, A-K in fours. Appius and Virginia. A Tragedy. By John Webster. London, Printed for Rich. Marriot, in S. Dunstans ChurchYard Fleet-street, 1654. 4°, B-I in fours, I 4 blank, and the title.

Appius and Virginia. A Tragedy. By John Webster. London, Printed for Humphrey Moseley. 1659. 4, B– I in fours, I 4 blank, and the title.

A different titlepage only.

Two New Playes: Viz. A Cure for a Cuckold: A Comedy. The Thracian Wonder: A Comical History. As it hath been several times Acted with great Applause. Written by John Webster and William Rowley. Placere Cupio. London: Printed by Tho. Johnson, and are to be sold by Francis Kirkman. . 1661. 4°. General title, 1 leaf: A Cure for a Cuckold, A, 2 leaves, B-H in fours: The Thracian Wonder, A, 2 leaves, B-H in fours.

The general title rarely occurs.

WEBSTER.

WEBSTER, WILLIAM.

The Principles of Arithmeticke. Licensed to Miles Flesher, 26 July, 1634.

WECKER, JOHN, M.D.

Eighteen Books of the Secrets of Art & Nature, Being the Summe and Substance of Naturall Philosophy, Methodically Digested. First designed by John Wecker Dr. in Physick, and now much Augmented and Inlarged by Dr. R. Read. A like work never before in the English Tongue. London Printed for Simon Miller .. 1660. Folio. Frontispiece of portraits engraved by Gaywood, 1 leaf: a, 4 leaves: B, 2 leaves: C-Uu in fours: Xx, 6 leaves.

WECKHERLIN, G. R. A Panegyricke

1619.

Weckherlin spent a good many years in London, where he was employed as secretary to the German embassy, and, it is said, acquired a knowledge of English literature. See Gostwick and Harrison's Outlines of German Literature, 1873, p. 122. WEDDERBURN, DAVID.

Institutiones Grammaticae, In tres partes distributæ... Editio secunda. Abredoniæ, Excudebat Edwardus Rabanus 1633. Cum Privilegio. 8°. A, 4 leaves: B-K 4 in eights.

WELDON, SIR ANTHONY.

The Court and Character of King James. Written and taken by Sir A: W: being an eye, and eare witnesse. Qui nescit dissimulare, nescit regnare. Published by Authority. London, Printed by R. and are to be sold by John Wright. MDCL. 8°. A, 4 leaves: B-O 3 in eights.

It is said that this is improperly ascribed to Weldon. I am not sure whether the first edition should have a portrait of the king. The Court and Character of King James. Whereunto is now added the Court of King Charles: Continued unto these Unhappy Times. With some Observations upon Him instead of a Character. Collected and Perfected by Sir A. W.

Qui nescit dissimulare, nescit regnare. Published by Authority. Printed at London by R. I. and are to be sold by J. Collins in Little Brittaine, 1651. 8o. A, 4 leaves, including a portrait of James: BQ 4 in eights.

In a dedication to Lady Elizabeth Sidley, of South-fleet, the writer speaks of the volume as the work of four days, with the help of some scattered papers.

[WELLS, JEREMIAH.]

Poems Upon Divers Occasions. With a Character [in prose] of a London Scri

vener.

WENTWORTH.

--Facilis cuivis rigidi censura cachinni. Juv. London, Printed for John Crosley Bookseller in Oxford. 1667. 8°. A, 4 leaves: B-K in eights, K 8 blank: T, 8 leaves with the Garden by A[braham] C[owley.]

On K 7 verso, in introducing Cowley's Garden, the publisher says: "This following Poem coming by chance to my hands, I took the double boldness to print it, and affix it here: which will be (I hope) no prejudice to either Author."

On F 6 occurs a title: " Iter Orientale. A Journey from Oxford to London, Begun Apr. 23, 1666, being S George's Day." This is followed by a long copy of verses on the rebuilding of London. WELLS, JOHN.

Sciographia or the Art of Shadowes by J. W. Esquire. Licensed to T. Harper, 30 June, 1634.

WELWOD, WILLIAM, Professor of the Civil Law.

An Abridgement of all Sea-Lawes ; Gathered forth of all Writings and Monuments, which are to be found among any People or Nation, vpon the coasts of the great Ocean and Mediterranean Sea: And specially ordered and disposed for the vse and benefit of all beneuolent Seafarers, London, Printed by Humfrey Lownes, for Thomas Man. 1613. 4o, A-L in fours, L 4 blank.

An Abridgement of all Sea-Lawes. . . By William Welwod, professor of the Civill Law. London, Printed by the Assignes of Ioane Man and Benjamín Fisher, 1636. 8°, A-R in eights.

WENEFRID, ST.

The Litanies of S. Winefrid, Virgin and Martyr. Printed in the Year 1703. 8°, 4 leaves. B. M.

The Life and Miracles of St. Wenefrede, Together with her Litanies; With some Historical Observations made thereon. London: Printed for Sam. Buckley, . 1713. 8°, A-Q in fours. WENTWORTH, PETER, Esquire. A Pithie Exhortation to Her Maiestie for establishing her Svccessor to the crowne. Wherevnto is added A Discovrse containing the Authors opinion of the true and lawfull successor to her Maiestie. Both compiled by Peter Wentworth Esquire

Imprinted. 1598. 8°, roman letter. Title and To the Reader, 3 leaves: B-P in eights, P 8 blank.

WENTWORTH, THOMAS, Lord Wentworth.

A ballett of the Lorde Wentforde. Licensed to W. Pickering, 4 Sept. 1564.