Here begynneth the boke of Iohan Bochas, discryuing the fall of pri[n]ces, princesses, and other nobles: translated into Englysshe by Iohn̄ Lydgate monke of Bury, begynnyng at Adam and Eue, and endyng with kyng Iohan of Fraunce, taken prisoner at Poyters by prince Edwarde.
1527
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Here begynneth the boke of Iohan Bochas, discryuing the fall of pri[n]ces, princesses, and other nobles: translated into Englysshe by Iohn̄ Lydgate monke of Bury, begynnyng at Adam and Eue, and endyng with kyng Iohan of Fraunce, taken prisoner at Poyters by prince Edwarde.
Uniform title
De casibus virorum illustrium. English
Created/published
[London] : [Printed by Richard Pynson], [1527 (21 Feb.)]
Description
[9], ccxvi leaves : ill. ; (fol.)
Note
A verse translation of: Boccaccio, Giovanni. De casibus illustrium virorum.
Colophon reads: .. Imprinted at London in flete strete by Richarde Pynson, printer vnto the kynges moste noble grace, [and] fynisshed the. xxi. day of Februarye, the yere of our lorde god. M.CCCCC.xxvii.
Signatures: a⁶ A-X⁶ 2A-2O⁶ 2P⁸.
Colophon reads: .. Imprinted at London in flete strete by Richarde Pynson, printer vnto the kynges moste noble grace, [and] fynisshed the. xxi. day of Februarye, the yere of our lorde god. M.CCCCC.xxvii.
Signatures: a⁶ A-X⁶ 2A-2O⁶ 2P⁸.
ESTC staff note
From a French version by Laurent de Premierfaict?
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Cited/described in
Pollard, A.W. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland and of English books printed abroad, 1475-1640 (2nd ed.) (STC), 3176
English short title catalogue (ESTC), S107088
English short title catalogue (ESTC), S107088
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
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STC 3176
Folger-specific note
11/9/43. Crimson morocco binding, signed by F. Bedford. T.p. inlaid; last leaf torn and repaired