Illustrations Of Old English Literature / Edited By J. Payne Collier, Complete In 3 Volumes Collier, John Payne (1789-1883)

Near fine copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 3 vol. ; 24 cm. Notes; Facsimile reprint of edition originally published in 1866 in London (privately printed). Contents; v. 1. Lamentation against London. Pasquil's palinodia. Respublica, an interlude. Lady Pecunia, by R. Barnfield. Mirror of modestie, by T. Salter. Passion of a discontented mind. Encomion of Lady Pecunia. News from the Levant seas.--v. 2. Pancharis, by H. Holland. Horestes, an interlude.--Preservation of Henry VII. Reformation of rebellion, and Shore's wife, by T. Churchyard. Seven deadly sins of London, by T. Dekker. Love's court of conscience, by H. Crowch. William Longbeard, by T. Lodge. Triumph of truth, by T. Procter.--v. 3. Mirror of modesty, by R. Greene. Life and death of Gamaliel Ratsey. Ceyx and Alcione, by W. Hubbard. Apology for England's joy, by R. Vennar. History of Plasidas, by J. Partridge. Anatomy of absurdity, by T. Nash. Royal arbor of loyal poesie, by T. Jordan. Instructions for the Lord Mayor of London, by T. Norton. Subjects; English literature. Criticism, interpretation, etc. English literature Old English. English literature Old English, ca. 450-1100 History. 1 Kg.