Shirley, James

A Pastorall called the Arcadia. London: Printed by J. D[awson] for John Williams, and F. Eglesfeild and are to be sould at the signe of the Crane in Pauls Church-yard, 1640.  4to (7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.; 184 x 133 mm). Contemporary signature "S. George on title and "Mary Danett" on second leaf. First edition. STC 22453; ESTC S117369; Greg 583. — The Bird in a Cage. London: Printed by B. Alsop, and T. Fawcet, for William Cooke, and are to be sold at his Shop neere Farnivals-June Gate, in Holborne, 1633. First edition, with errata leaf K4. STC 22436; ESTC S117308; Greg 479; Pforzheimer 922 — The Tragedy of Chabot Admiral of France ... by George Chapman and James Shirly. London: Printed by Tho[mas] Cotes, for Andrew Crooke, and William Cooke, 1639. First edition. STC 4996; ESTC S107727; Greg 550; Pforzheimer 161 — The Dukes Mistris. London: Printed by John Norton for William Cooke, 1638. First edition, with leaves F2 and G1 uncorrected. STC 22441a; ESTC S100019; Greg 536; Pforzheimer 925 — The Example. London: Printed by John Norton, for Andrew Crooke, and William Cooke, 1637. First edition. STC 22442; ESTC S102993; Greg 521; Pforzheimer 926 — The Gamester. London: Printed by John Norton, for Andrew Crooke, and William Cooke, 1637; small piece torn from lower outer corner of leaf I4 affecting catchword. First edition. STC 22443; ESTC S105182; Greg 523. — The Gratefull Servant. London: Printed by I. Okes for William Leake, and are to be sold at his shop in Chancery-lane neere the Roules, 1637; imprint shaved but legible, dampstain in lower portion, blank leaf A1 present. STC 22445; ESTC S117337; Greg 429(b). — Hide Park. London: Printed by Tho[mas] Cotes, for Andrew Crooke, and William Cooke, 1637; lacking blank leaf K2. First edition. STC 22446; ESTC S117338; Greg 517; Pforzheimer 927 — The Maides Revenge. London: Printed by T.C. for William Cooke, and are to be sold at his shop at Furnivalls Inne Gate in Holbourne, 1639. First edition. STC 22450; ESTC S117245; Greg 562; Pforzheimer 930 — The Royall Master. [London:] Printed by T[homas] Cotes, and are to be sold by Thomas Allot and Edmond Crooke, neare the Castle in Dublin, 1638. First edition. STC 22454a; ESTC S117254; Greg 538 — The Schoole of Complement. London: Printed by I.H. for Francis Constable, and are to be sold at his shop under Saint Martins Church neere Ludgate, 1637; two rust holes in leaf G3 affecting a few words. STC 22457; Greg 441(b). Eleven parts bound in one volume, contemporary blind-ruled calf; top of spine chipped, small tears in corners.

Charles Millard (bookplate) — Library Company, Philadelphia (Sotheby's London, 24 May 1965, lot 209). acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale through Bernard Quaritch

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A remarkable compilation in fine condition.