The Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia
Title
The Countesse of Pembroke's Arcadia
Date
1638
Place
London
Publisher
Printed for J. Waterson and R. Young
Language
English
Edition
Now the ninth time published with a twofold supplement of a defect in the third book, the one by Sr. W.A. Knight; the other by Mr. Ja. Johnstoun Scoto-Brit. dedicated to K. James, and now annexed to this work, for the readers benefit, whereunto is also added a sixth booke, by R.B. of Lincolnes Inne, Esq.
Contributor
William Alexander Stirling
James Johnstoun
Richard Bellings
Note
CONTENT:
Certaine sonnets -- The defence of poesie -- Astrophel and Stella -- Her Most Excellent Majestie walking in Wansted garden.
Certaine sonnets -- The defence of poesie -- Astrophel and Stella -- Her Most Excellent Majestie walking in Wansted garden.
Title within engraved, illustrated border "A sixth booke to the Countesse of Pembroke's Arcadia" has special t.p., with imprint: London : Printed for T.D. and R.Y., 1638.
NOTE:
ESTC records 47 copies.
ESTC records 47 copies.
COLLATION:
2º: π 2 aa6 bb4 A-Fff6 [$3 (-Y2, Ee covered with paper insert)]
2º: π 2 aa6 bb4 A-Fff6 [$3 (-Y2, Ee covered with paper insert)]
TYPE:
Roman; Italic
Roman; Italic
DEDICATIONS:
Dedicated to the Most Potent High, and Invincible Prince, K. James the Sixt, King of Scotland, &c. Grace, Health, Prosperity, and Peace, with daily increase of Honour.
Dedicated to the Most Potent High, and Invincible Prince, K. James the Sixt, King of Scotland, &c. Grace, Health, Prosperity, and Peace, with daily increase of Honour.
ILLUSTRATIONS:
Engraved compartment surrounds title and publication information. Dedication pages and the starting pages of new sections within the book feature ornamented upper borders and engraved first letters.
Engraved compartment surrounds title and publication information. Dedication pages and the starting pages of new sections within the book feature ornamented upper borders and engraved first letters.
PROVENANCE:
1. CRRS bookplate on inner pastedown.
2. Signatures of original provenance on pastedown in front matter.
Gift to Victoria University Library. Jackson, Robin. 2009/07/23.
1. CRRS bookplate on inner pastedown.
2. Signatures of original provenance on pastedown in front matter.
Gift to Victoria University Library. Jackson, Robin. 2009/07/23.
CONDITION:
Boards: marbled boards are scratched and distressed, with the front board fully detached. Spine is worn and chipped. Leaves: foolscap leaves are torn and stained, with some wove paper inserts in places that the foolscap has worn away. On title page, there are spirals of faded ink lining the bottom of the page. An annotator has filled in the missing words with pen and ink. In these places, ink splotches are visible. The pen-and-ink writing is clearest on the back pages, including pp. 621-623.
Boards: marbled boards are scratched and distressed, with the front board fully detached. Spine is worn and chipped. Leaves: foolscap leaves are torn and stained, with some wove paper inserts in places that the foolscap has worn away. On title page, there are spirals of faded ink lining the bottom of the page. An annotator has filled in the missing words with pen and ink. In these places, ink splotches are visible. The pen-and-ink writing is clearest on the back pages, including pp. 621-623.
IMPRINT:
London : Printed for J. Waterson and R. Young, 1638.
London : Printed for J. Waterson and R. Young, 1638.
FORMAT:
[26], 624 p. ; 28 cm. (fol.)
[26], 624 p. ; 28 cm. (fol.)
REFERENCES:
STC (2nd ed.) 22550
Stump, D. Sidney 8
STC (2nd ed.) 22550
Stump, D. Sidney 8
Archive Location
Library Catalog
https://crrs.ca/rare_books/crrs-rare-book-retrieval-requests/
Num Pages
650
Call Number
PR2342 .A5 1638
Item Type
Book
Files
Collection
Citation
Philip Sidney, “The Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia,” Centre for Renaissance and Reformation Studies (CRRS) Rare Book Collection, accessed December 26, 2024, https://crrs.library.utoronto.ca/items/show/8489.