1581. An almanack and prognostication for the yeere of our Lord MDLXXXI : which is fro[m] the beginning of the world, by our common supputation 5543, but after some authours, according to the Scriptures, 5555 .vi. moneths and ten dayes / composed in Salisburie, by Iohn Securis, maister of arte and phisicke ; whervnto is annexed a compendium, or briefe instruction hovve to keepe and use a moderate diet.
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1581. An almanack and prognostication for the yeere of our Lord MDLXXXI : which is fro[m] the beginning of the world, by our common supputation 5543, but after some authours, according to the Scriptures, 5555 .vi. moneths and ten dayes / composed in Salisburie, by Iohn Securis, maister of arte and phisicke ; whervnto is annexed a compendium, or briefe instruction hovve to keepe and use a moderate diet.
Created/published
Imprinted at London : By Richarde Watkins, and James Robertes, [1581]
Description
[48] p. : ill. ; 14 cm (8vo)
Associated name
Securis, John, active 1562-1581, author.
Watkins, Richard, -1599, printer.
Roberts, James, -1618?, printer.
Potter, William Allen, 1887 or 1888-1953, former owner.
Watkins, Richard, -1599, printer.
Roberts, James, -1618?, printer.
Potter, William Allen, 1887 or 1888-1953, former owner.
Note
"Cum priuilegio."
Signatures: A-C⁸.
Gatherings A-B printed in red and black.
Signatures: A-C⁸.
Gatherings A-B printed in red and black.
Cited/described in
English short title catalogue (ESTC), S90230
Pollard, A.W. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland and of English books printed abroad, 1475-1640 (2nd ed.) (STC), 512.11
Bosanquet, E.F. Almanacks, LXXII
Luborsky & Ingram. Engl. illustrated books, 1536-1603, 512.11
Pollard, A.W. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland and of English books printed abroad, 1475-1640 (2nd ed.) (STC), 512.11
Bosanquet, E.F. Almanacks, LXXII
Luborsky & Ingram. Engl. illustrated books, 1536-1603, 512.11
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
STC 512.11
Folger-specific note
Leaves A2 and C1 transposed. Contemporary manuscript notes on calendar leaves and on an inserted, folded vellum leaf at end. Title page frayed with some loss of border; final leaf with small holes, repaired, slight loss. Armorial bookplate (motto: Claude os apero oculos"): William Allen Potter. In 19th-century green goatskin binding with gold title on upper board. Purchased from Sokol, 2009-03-11.
Folger accession
265240