A short catechisme, or playne instruction, conteynynge the su[m]me of Christian learninge : sett fourth by the kings maiesties authoritie, for all scholemaisters to teache. To thys catechisme are adioyned the Articles agreed vpon by the bishoppes [and] other learned and godly men, in the last conuocatio[n] at London, in the yeare of our Lorde, M.D.LII. for to roote out the discord of of [sic] opinions, and stablish the agreme[n]t of trew religion: Likewyse published by the Kinges maiesties authoritie. 1553.
1553
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Title
A short catechisme, or playne instruction, conteynynge the su[m]me of Christian learninge : sett fourth by the kings maiesties authoritie, for all scholemaisters to teache. To thys catechisme are adioyned the Articles agreed vpon by the bishoppes [and] other learned and godly men, in the last conuocatio[n] at London, in the yeare of our Lorde, M.D.LII. for to roote out the discord of of [sic] opinions, and stablish the agreme[n]t of trew religion: Likewyse published by the Kinges maiesties authoritie. 1553.
Uniform title
Catechismus brevis, Christianae disciplinae summam continens, omnibus ludimagistris authoritate Regia commendatus. English.
Forty-two Articles.
Forty-two Articles.
Created/published
Imprinted at Londo[n] : By Iho[n] Day with the kinges most gracious lice[n]ce and priuiledge: forbidding all other to print the same catechisme, [1553]
Description
[8], lxxxviii leaves ; (8vo)
Associated name
Ponet, John, 1516?-1556, attributed name.
Chalmers, George, 1742-1825, former owner.
Harmsworth, R. Leicester (Robert Leicester), Sir, 1870-1937, former owner.
Herbert, William, 1718-1795, former owner.
Britwell Library, former owner.
Chalmers, George, 1742-1825, former owner.
Harmsworth, R. Leicester (Robert Leicester), Sir, 1870-1937, former owner.
Herbert, William, 1718-1795, former owner.
Britwell Library, former owner.
Note
A translation of: "Catechismus brevis Christianae disciplinae summam continens, omnibus ludimagistris authoritate Regia commendatus", which has been attributed to John Ponet. Includes the 42 Articles from STC 10034.
Signatures: A-M⁸.
Leaf A8 is blank.
Colophon reads: Imprynted at London by Ihon Day dwelling ouer Aldersgate beneth Saynct Martyns. These Cathechismes are to bee solde at hys shop, by the litle counduit in Chepesyde at the sygne of the Resurreccion.
Signatures: A-M⁸.
Leaf A8 is blank.
Colophon reads: Imprynted at London by Ihon Day dwelling ouer Aldersgate beneth Saynct Martyns. These Cathechismes are to bee solde at hys shop, by the litle counduit in Chepesyde at the sygne of the Resurreccion.
ESTC staff note
rpm 08/05/96
Signatures from DFo.
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), 4812
English short title catalogue (ESTC), S119226
English short title catalogue (ESTC), S119226
Genre/form
Annotations.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England.
Item Details
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STC 4812
Folger-specific note
HH48/4. Red goatskin binding, with Miller's initials within a laurel wreath and at corners of fillet panels, all in gilt. Some leaves mended. Pencilled and ink manuscript notes, including that of Bernard Quaritch. Provenance: initials of William Henry Miller; signature of Wm. Herbert, 1779; unidentified signature on t.p.; George Chalmers - Britwell Court - Harmsworth copy