Five new playes, (viz.) The madd couple well matcht. Novella. Court begger. City witt. Damoiselle. By Richard Brome.

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Five new playes, (viz.) The madd couple well matcht. Novella. Court begger. City witt. Damoiselle. By Richard Brome.
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Brome, Richard, d. 1652?
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London :: Printed [by T[homas] R[oycroft]] for Humphrey Moseley, Richard Marriot, and Thomas Dring, and are to be sold at their shops,
1653.
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Courteous Reader,

These Books following are printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Prince's Armes in St. Paul's Church-yard.

Various Histories, with curious Discourses in Humane Learning, &c.

1. DE Bello, Belgico, The History of the Low-Country-Warrs, written in La∣tine by Famianus Strada, in English by Sir Robert Stapylton; illustrated with divers fi∣gures, newly printed, in Folio.

2. The History of the Banished Virgin, a Romance, translated by I. H. Esquire, in Fol.

3. The Historie of Polexander, a Romance, Englished by William Brown Gent. Printed for T. W. and are to bee sold by Humphrey Moseley, in Fol.

4. The use of Passions, written by . F. Senalt, and put into English by Henry Earl of Monmouth, in 8o.

5. Letters between the Lord George Digby, and Sir Kenelm Digby Knight, concerning Religion, newly printed in 8o.

6. Judicious and Select Essaies, and Ob∣servations, written by the Renowned and learned Knight, Sir Walter Raleigh, with his

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Apology for his Voyage to Guiana, in 8o. newly Printed.

7. Vnheard-of Curiosities concerning the Talismanicall Sculpture of the Persians, the Horoscope of the Patriarkes and the Judge∣ment of the Starres, by James Gaffarel; Eng∣lished by Edm. Chilmead, Ch. Ch Oxon, newly printed in 8o.

8. The Compleat Horseman, and Expert Farrier, in two Books, by Thomas de Gray Esquire, newly printed with Additions, in 4o.

9. Mr. Iames Howels History of Lewis the Thirteenth, King of France with the life of his Cardinall de Richelieu, in Fol.

10. Mr. Howels Epistolae Ho-Elianae, Fami∣liar Letters, Domestick and Forren, in six Sections, partly Historicall, Politicall, Philo∣sophicall, the first Volume with Additions, in 8o.

11. Mr. Howels New volume of Familiar Letters, partly Historicall, Politicall, Philo∣sophicall, the second Volume with many Additions, in 8o.

12. Mr. Howels Third Volume of Additional Letters of a fresher date, never before publi∣shed, in 8o.

13. Mr. Howels Dodona's Grove, or the Vo¦call Forest, the first part, in 12o with many Ad¦ditions.

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14. Mr. Howels Dodona's Grove, or the Ʋocall Fo∣rest, the second part, in 8o never printed before.

15. Mr. Howels Englands Teares for the present wars.

16. Mr. Howel of the Pre-eminence and Pedegree of Parliament, in 12o.

17. Mr Howels Instructions and Directions for For∣ren Travels, in 12o with divers Additions for Travel∣ling into Turky, and the Levant parts.

18. Mr. Howels Vote, or a Poem Royall presented to his Majesty, in 4o.

19. Mr. Howels Angli Suspiria & lachrymae, in 12o.

20. Policy unveiled, or Maximes of State, done into English by the Translator of Gusinan, in 4o.

21. The History of the Inquisition, composed by the R. F. Paul Servia, the compiler of the History of the▪ Councill of Trent, in 4o translated out of Italian.

22. Biathanato's, a Paradox of self-homicide, by Dr Jo. Donne, Dean of St Pauls London, in 4o.

23. Marques Virgilio Malvezzi's Romulus and Tar∣quin, Englished by Hen. Earl of Monmouth, in 12o

24. Marques Virgilio Malvezzi's David persecuted, Englished by Ro. Ashley. Gent. in 12o.

25. Marques Virgilio Malvezzi, of the success and chief events of the Monarchy of Spain, in the year 1639▪ of the revolt of the Catalonians from the King of Spain, Englished by Rob. Gentilis Gen. in 12o.

26. Marques Virgilio Malvezzi's considerations on the lives of Alciiades, and Coriolanus, Two famous Roman Commanders Englished by Rob. Gentilis Gent. in 12o newly printed.

27. Gracious privileges granted by the King of Spain to our English Merchants, in 4o.

28. The History of Life and Death, or the prolon∣gation of Life, written by Francis Lord Ʋerulam, Vis∣count St. Albans in 12o

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29. The Antipathy between the French and the Spanyard, an ingenious translation out of Spanish, in 12o.

30. Mr. Birds grounds of Grammer, in 8o

31. Mr. Bulwers Philocophus, or the Deaf and Dumb mans friend, in 12o.

32. Mr Bulwers Pathomyotomia, or the Dissection of the significative Muscles of the Affections of the Mind, in 12o.

33. An Itinerary contayning a voyage made through Italy in the yeares 1646, 1647. illustrated with divers Figures of Antiquity, never before pub∣lished, by John Raymond, Gent in 12o

34. A Discovery of Subterraneal Treasure, viz of all manner of Mines and Minerals, from the Gold, to the Coal, with plain Directions and Rules for the finding of them in all Kingdoms, and Countreys, written by Gabriel Plat. Printed for I. E. and are to be sold by Humphrey Moseley, newly printed. 1653.

Severall Sermons, with other excellent Tracts in Divinity, written by some most eminent and learned Bishops, and Orthodox Divines.

35 A Manuall of private Devotions and Meditations for every day in the week, by the right reverend Father in God, Lancelot Andrews late Lord Bishop of Winchester, in 24o. newly printed.

36. A Manuall of Directions for the Sick, with ma∣ny sweet Meditations and Devotions, by the right reverend Father in God, Lancelot Andrews, late Lord Bishop of Winchester, in 24o, newly printed.

37. Ten Sermons upon severall occasions, preached at St Pauls Cross, and elswhere, by the right reverend

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Father in God, Arthur Lake, late Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, in 4o.

38. Six Sermons upon severall occasions, preached at Court before the Kings Majesty, and elsewhere, by that late learned and reverend Divine, John Donne, Dr. in Divinity, and Dean of St. Pauls London, in 4o.

39 A Key to the Key of Scripture, or an exposition with notes upon the Epistle to the Romans, the three first chapters, by William Sclater, Dr. in Divinity and Minister of the word of God at Pitmister in So∣mersetshire, in 4o.

40. Pretious promises and priviledges of the faith∣full, written by Richard Sibbs, Dr in Divinity, late Master of Katharine Hall in Cambridge, and Preacher of Grayes Inne London, in 12o.

41. Sarah and Hagar, or the sixteenth Chapter of Genesis opened in nineteen Sermons, being the first legitimate Essay of the pious labours of that learned, Orthodox, and indefatigable Preacher of the Gos∣pell, Mr. Josias Shute. B. D. and above 33 yeares Re∣ctor of St Mary Woolnoth in Lombardstreet, in Folio.

42. Christs Teares with his love and affection to∣wards Jerusalem, delivered in sundry Sermons upon Luke 19. v. 41, 42. by Richard Maden, B. D. Preacher of the Word of God, late of Magdalen Colledge in Camb. in 4o.

43. Ten Sermons preached upon severall Sundays; and Saints dayes, by Peter Hausted Mr. in Arts, and Curate at Ʋppingham in Rutland, in 4o.

44. Eighteen Sermons preached upon the Incar∣nation and Nativity of our blessed Lord and Savi∣our Jesus Christ, wherein the greatest mysteries of God lines are unfolded, to the capacity of the Weak∣est Christian, by John Dawson Oxon. in 4o.

45. The History of the Defenders of the Faith, dis∣coursing the state of Religion in England during

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the Reign of King Henry 8. Edward 6. Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth. by C. L. in 4o.

46. Christian Divinity, written by Edmund Reeve. Batchelour in Divinity, in 4o.

47. The Communion-Book Catechism expounded by Edmund Reeve Batchelour in Divinity, in 4o.

48. The true and absolute Bishop, wherein is shew∣ed how Christ is our only Shepheard and Bishop of our soules, by Nicholas Darton, Master in Arts, in 4o.

49. A description of the New-born Christian, or a lively pattern of the Saint militant, child of God, writen by Nicholas Hunt, Mastr in Arts, in 4o

50. Divine Meditations upon the 91. Psalm, and on The History of Agag King of Amalek with an Es∣say of Friendship written by an honourable person, in 12o.

51. An Historicall Anatomy of Christian Melan∣choly, by Edmund Gregory. Oxon. in 8o.

52. Lazarus his Rest, a Sermon preached at the Funerall of that pious, learned, and Orthodox Di∣vine, Mr. Ephraim Ʋdall, by Thomas Reeve, Batchelour in Divinity, in 4o.

53. The Survey of Man, in a Sermon as it was delivered by Mr. John Bishop at his Fathers funeral, in 4o▪ Printed 1652.

Choice Poems, with excellent Translatiors, and incomparable Comedies and Tragedies, written by severall ingenious Authors.

54▪ COmedies and Tragedies written by Francis Beaumont, and John Fletcher, never printed before, and now published by the Authors Originall Copies, containing 34 plays, and a Masque, in Fol.

55. Epigrammata Thomae Mori Angli, in 16o.

56. Fragmenta Aurea, A Collection of the incom∣parable

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Pieces, written by Sr. John Suckling Kt. in 8o.

57. All Juvenals 16 Satyrs transláted by Sr, Robert Stapylton wherein is contained a survey of the man¦ners & actions of mankind, with Annotations, in 8o

58. Musaeus on the loves of Hero and Leander, with Leanders letter to Hero, & her answer, taken out of Ovid, with Annotations by Sir Rob. Stapylton, in 8o.

59. Poems, &c. written by Mr. Edward Waller of Beconsfield Esq in 8o

60. Pastor Fid, the faithfull Shepheard, a Pastoral, newly translated out of the Original, by Mr. Rich. Fanshaw, Esq in 4o.

61. Poems, with a discovery of the Civil Warres of Rome by, Mr. Richard Fanshaw, Esq in 4o.

62. Aurora, Ismenia, and the Prince, with Oronta the Cyprian Virgin, translated by Thomas Stanly Esq the 2d Edition corrected and amended, in 8o.

63. Europa, Cupid crucified, Venus Vigils, with Anno∣tations, by Thomas Stanly, Esq in 8o.

64. Medea, a Tragedy written in Latine by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Englished by Mr. Edward Sherburn Esq with Annotations, in 8o.

65. Seneca's answer to Lucilius his Quaere, why good men suffer misfortunes, seeing there is a Divine providence, translated into English verse by Mr Ed∣ward Sherburn Esq in 8o.

66. Poems of Mr John Milton, with a Masque pre∣sented at Ludlw Castle before the Earle of Bridge∣water, then president of Wales, in 8o.

67. Poems, &c. with a Masque called The Triumph of Beauty, by James Shirley, Gent. in 8o.

68. Divine Poems, written by Francis Quarles, in 8o.

69. The Odes of Casimire, translated by Mr. George Hills of Newark, in 12o.

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70. Steps to the Temple, Sacred Poems with the Delights of the Muses▪ upon several occasions, by Ri∣chard Crashaw of Cambridge, in 12o.

71. The Mistris, or several Copies of Love verses written by Mr. Abraham Cowley, in 8o.

72. Arnale and Lucenda, or the melan∣choly Knight, a Poem translated by L. Lau∣rence, in 4o.

73. The Sophister, a Comedy in 4o. by Dr. S.

74. The Woman-hater, or, the Hungry Courtier, a Comedy written by Francis Beau∣mont, and John Fletcher, Gent. in 4o.

75. The Tragedy of Thierry King of France, and his brother Theodoret, written by Francis Beaumont, and John Fletcher, Gent. in 4o.

76. The Elder Brother, a Comedy written by Fran. Beaumont, & John Fletcher, Gent. in 4o.

77. The Scornfull Lady, a Comedy writ∣ten by Francis Beaumont, and John Fletcher, Gent. in 4o.

78. Cupids Revenge, a Tragedy written by Francis Beaumont, and John Fletcher, Gent. in 4o.

79. Monsieur Thomas, a Comedy written by Francis Beaumont, and John Fletcher, Gent. in 4o.

80. The two noble Kinsmen, a Comedy written by Francis Beaumont, and John Fletcher, Gent. in 4o.

81. The Tragedy of Albovine King of the

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Lombards, written by William Davenant, in 4o.

82. The Just Italian, written by VVilliam Davenant, i 4o.

83. The Cruel Brother, a Tragedy written by William Davenant, in 4o.

84. The Unfortunate Lovers, a Tragedy written by VVilliam Davenant, in 4o.

85. Love and Honor, a Comedy written by William Davenant, in 4o.

86. Madagascar, with other Poems, written by William Davenant, in 12o.

87. The Countrey Captain, and the Varie∣tie, two Comedies written by a Person of Honour, in 12o.

88. The Contention for Honor and Riches, a Masque written by James Shirley, Gent. in 4o.

89. The Triumph of Peace, a Masque pre∣sented by the four honourable Houses of Inns of Court before the King, and Queens Maje∣sty at Whitehall, 1633, written by James Shir∣ley, Gent. in 4o.

90. The Dutchess of Malfy, a Tragedy written by John Webster, Gent. in 4o.

91. Poems written by Mr. William Shake∣spear, Gent. in 8o.

92. The Cid, a Tragi-Comedy, translated out of French by Joseph Ruter, Gent. in 12o.

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93. Allarum to Poets by I. L. in 4o.

94. Fragmenta Poetica, or Miscellanies of Poeticall Musings, by Nich. Murford, Gent. in 12o.

95. Hymnus Tobaci Authore Raphaele Tho∣rio, in 8o.

96. Hymnus Tobaci, a Poem in Honour of Tobacco, heroically composed by Raphael Thorius, made English by Peter Hausted, Mr. of Arts Camb. newly printed in 8o.

97. The Sophy, a Tragedy written by Mr. Iohn Denham Esquire.

98. Coopers Hill, a Poem written by Mr. Iohn Denham Esq. The second Edition in 4o. with Additions.

99. Poems, with a Masque, by Thomas Ca∣rew Esquire, Gentleman of the Privy Cham∣ber to his late Majesty, revived and inlarged with Additions. in 8o.

100. Comedies and Tragedies, with other excellent Poems, by Mr. William Cartwright, late Student of Christ-Church in Oxford, and Proctor of the University. The Ayres and Songs set by Mr. Henry Laws servant to his late Majesty in his publick and private Mu∣sick, newly printed in 8o.

101. Clarastella, with other occasionall Poems, Elegies, Epigrams and Satyrs, written by R. Heath, Esq. in 12o.

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102. Olor Iscanus, a Collection of some se∣lect Poems, and Translations, written by Mr. Henry Vaughan Silurist, newly printed in 8o.

103. The Academy of Complements, wherein Ladies, Gentlewomen, Scholars, and Strangers may accommodate their Courtly practise, with Gentile Ceremonies, Comple∣mentall, Amorous, high Expressions, and Forms of speaking, or writing of Letters, most in fashion, with Additions of many witty Poems, & pleasant new Songs, newly printed.

Books newly printed this present year for Humphrey Moseley.

104. THe Psalms of David from the new Translation of the Bible, turned into Mere, to be sung after the old Tunes used in the Churches, by the Right Reverend Father in God, Henry King Bishop of Chiche∣ster, in 12o.

105. The Life of the most Learned Father Paul, Author of the History of the Council of Trent▪ translated out of Italian by a person of Quality, in 8o.

106. Choice Musick for three Voices, and a Thorough Base, composed by Mr. Henry, and Mr. William Lawes, brothers, and servants to

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his late Majesty; with divers Elegies set in Musick by severall Friends upon the death of Mr. William Lawes, in 4o.

107. Artificiall Arithmetick, containing the Quintessence of the Golden Rule, the true valuation of all Annuities, also to finde the distance at one station; an Art never till now published; useful for Gunners, Seamen, and Surveyors, by Rob. Jager, Gent. in 8o.

108. Cassandra, the fam'd Romance, the three first Books written originally in French, & now elegantly rendred into English by the right honorable the Lord George Digby, in 8o.

109. The History of Philoxipes and Policrite, taken out of Artamene, or the Grand Cyrus; made English by an honorable Person, in 8o.

110. The History of Don Fenise, a new Ro∣mance, written in Spanish by Francisco de las-Coveras, treating the Severall effects of Love, and Fortune, Englished by a Person of Ho∣nour, in 8o.

111. La Stratonica, or the unfortunate Queen, a new Romance, written in Italian, and now Englished by I. B. Gent. in 4o.

112. Ibrahim, or the Illustrious Bassa, an Excellent new Romance, the Whole Work in four parts, written in French by Mounsier de Scudery, and now Englished by Henry Co∣gan. Gent. in Fol.

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113. Cassandra, the fam'd Romance, the whole Work in five parts, written originally in French, and now Elegantly rendred into English by a Person of quality, in Fol.

114. Cleopatra, a new Romance, written in French by the Fam'd Author of Cassandra, and now Englished by a Gen. of the Inner Temple

115. The Wild-Goose-Chase, a Comedy written by Fran. Beaumont & I. Fletcher, Gent.

116. The Widow, a Comedy written by Ben. Johnson, Iohn Fletcher, & Thomas Midleton.

117. The Soveraignty of the British Seas, written by that learned Knight Sir John Bo∣roughes Keeper of the Records in the Tower.

Books printed this Tearm for Humphrey Moseley.

118. Poems and translations, the Com∣pleat Workes of Thomas Stanley Esquire, in 8o. 1653.

119. Herodian of Alexandria his Imperial History of twenty Roman Caesars and Empe∣rors of his time, first written in Greek, now converted into an Heroick Poem by C. B. Stapleton in 4o. 1653.

120. Grammatica Burlesa, or a new English Grammer, made plain and easie for Teacher and Scholar, composed by Edward Burles Mr. of Arts and School-master at East-Acton in Midlesex▪ in 12o. 1653.

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121. Sions Prospect in its first view, presen∣ted in a Summary of Divine truths, consen∣ting with the faith professed by the Church of England, confirmed from Scripture and Reason, composed by Mr. Ro. Mossom Minister.

122. Quaestio Quodlibetica, or a discourse whether it be lawfull to take Ʋse for Money, by R. F. Knight in 12o. 1653.

123. Historical Relations of the Vnited Pro∣vinces of Flanders, written in Italian by Car∣dinall Bentivoglio, and now rendred into Eng∣lish by the Right Honorable Henry Earl of Monmouth, in Fol. 1653.

124. Choice Novels and Amorous Tales, written by the most refined witts of Italy, newly translated into English by a Person of Quality, in 8o. 1653.

125▪ Nissena, an excellent new Romance, written Orignally in Italian, and now Eng∣lished by an Honorable Person, in 8o. 1653.

126. The Changeling, written by Thomas Middleton and W. Rowley, Gent. in 4o. 1653.

127. Paradoxes, Problems, Characters &c. by Dr. Donne D. of St. Paul's, to which is added a Book of Epigrams, written in Latin by the same Author; translated by Jasper Main D. D.

128. Ignatius his Conclave a Satyr written by Dr. Don•••• Dean of St Paules.

129. Essayes in Divinity by Dr. Donne D. of St. Paul's, before he entred into holy Orders.

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These Books I have now in the Presse, ready to come forth.

130. Six new Playes, viz.

  • The BROTHERS.
  • The SISTERS.
  • The DOUBTFULL HEIR.
  • The IMPOSTURE.
  • The CARDINALL.
  • The COURT SECRET.
By James Shirley, Gent. in 8o. Being all that ever the Author made for the Private house in Black-Fryers.

131. The Sinners Teares in Meditations and Prayers, by Thomas Fettiplace of Peterhouse Cam. in 12o.

132. The Naturall and experimentall Hi∣story of Winds written in Latine by the right Honorable Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St. Alban, translated into English by an admirer of the learned Author▪ in 12o.

133. The Card of Courtship, or the Lan∣guage of Love, fitted to the Humors of all De∣grees, Sexes, and Conditions, in 12o. 1653.

134. Renaus des Cartes's Excellent Compen∣dium of Musick with Necessary and Judici∣ous Animadversion Thereupon by a Person of Honor, Illustrated with divers figures. 1653.

135. Naturall & divine Contemplations of the Passions and facultyes of the soul of man in three book, written by Nicholas, Mosley Esq

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These Bookes I doe purpose to Print very Speedily.

136. THe History of the Warres of the Emperour Iustinian with the Persi∣ans, Gohs▪ and Vandalls, written in Greek by Procopius of Caesarea, in ight books, transla∣ted into English by Sir▪ Henry Holtcraft, Kt.

137. The History of the Kingdome of N∣ples, with a large and exact Description of the Scituation, Quality, & nature of the Country▪ the Manners and Conditions of the People, with the famous Antiquityes, and the worthy men▪ that have lived therein, &c. Composed by the most Elaborate care of Sampson Len∣nard, Esquier.

138. Poemata Graeca & 〈…〉〈…〉na, à Gulielmo▪ Cartwright, è C. C. Oxon.

139. Le Chmin Abrege, or a Discourse for the attaining of Sciences in a short time, with the Statutes of the Academy of the Cardinall Richelieu, translated out of French.

140. The Secretary in Fashion, or a Com∣pendious and refined way of Expression in all manner of Letters, composed in French by P. Sr. de la Srre augmented with instructions how to write Letters, moreover a Collection of 26 Choice moral Letters, written by the most refined wits of this age, also the Complements of the French tongue, newly▪ translated into En∣glish by a Person of Quality.

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