A discoursiue probleme concerning prophesies : how far they are to be valued, or credited, according to the surest rules, and directions in diuinitie, philosophie, astrologie, and other learning: deuised especially in abatement of the terrible threatenings, and menaces, peremptorily denounced against the kingdoms, and states of the world, this present famous yeere, 1588, supposed the greatwoonderfull, and fatall yeere of our age. / By I.H. physition.
1588
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A discoursiue probleme concerning prophesies : how far they are to be valued, or credited, according to the surest rules, and directions in diuinitie, philosophie, astrologie, and other learning: deuised especially in abatement of the terrible threatenings, and menaces, peremptorily denounced against the kingdoms, and states of the world, this present famous yeere, 1588, supposed the greatwoonderfull, and fatall yeere of our age. / By I.H. physition.
Created/published
Printed at London : By Iohn Iackson, for Richard Watkins, 1588.
Description
[8], 128, 127-133, [1] p. ; (4to)
Associated name
Harvey, John, 1564-1592, author.
Gwynn, Edward, -approximately 1645, former owner.
Harmsworth, R. Leicester (Robert Leicester), Sir, 1870-1937, former owner.
Harvey, John, 1564-1592, former owner.
Harvey, Gabriel, 1550?-1631, former owner.
Gwynn, Edward, -approximately 1645, former owner.
Harmsworth, R. Leicester (Robert Leicester), Sir, 1870-1937, former owner.
Harvey, John, 1564-1592, former owner.
Harvey, Gabriel, 1550?-1631, former owner.
Note
Dedication signed: Iohn Haruey.
Signatures: A-S⁴.
Stationers' register: Entered 27 February. [1588].
Signatures: A-S⁴.
Stationers' register: Entered 27 February. [1588].
ESTC staff note
Signatures from DFo.
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), 12908
English short title catalogue (ESTC), S103904
English short title catalogue (ESTC), S103904
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Binding images and description for Folger Shakespeare Library STC 12908 copy 1
Blog post about Folger Shakespeare Library STC 12908 copy 2: "Uncancelling the cancelled: recovering obliterated owners of old books", The Collation (03 April 2019)
Blog post about Folger Shakespeare Library STC 12908 copy 2: "Uncancelling the cancelled: recovering obliterated owners of old books", The Collation (03 April 2019)
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Annotations.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
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STC 12908 copy 1
Folger-specific note
cs913. Brown sheep binding, stamped in gilt on front cover: 'Edward Gwynn' and on back cover: 'E. G.'. A few manuscript markings. Outer margin of t.p. trimmed. Provenance; inscription on t.p.: 'J. Church: Jan. 31, 1767'; Edward Gwynn copy
Call number
STC 12908 copy 2
Folger-specific note
HH107/10. Manuscript notes: pencilled bibliographical note describing this as a presentation copy from the author to his brother Gabriel Harvey, the poet. Leaves A1-2 repaired, affecting text of A2. Provenance: inscription (crossed out) on t.p.: 'Gabrielii Harvey Ex dono Jo. ffratris'; Leighton sale, May 1919:1245; collated by F. S. Ferguson at Quartich, 15.v.1919; Harmsworth copy