The first part of the pleasant and princely history of the gentle-craft. A discourse containing many matters of delight: very pleasant to read. Shewing what famous men have been shoo-makers in time past in this land, with their worthy deeds, and great hospitality. Set forth with pictures, and variety of wit and mirth. Declaring the cause why it is called the gentle-craft: and also how the proverb first grew: a shoo-makers son is a prince born. T.D

All titles

• The first part of the pleasant and princely history of the gentle-craft. A discourse containing many matters of delight: very pleasant to read. Shewing what famous men have been shoo-makers in time past in this land, with their worthy deeds, and great hospitality. Set forth with pictures, and variety of wit and mirth. Declaring the cause why it is called the gentle-craft: and also how the proverb first grew: a shoo-makers son is a prince born. T.D
• Gentle craft. Part 1
• First part of the pleasant and princely history of the gentle craft; Pleasant history of the gentle-craft; History of the gentle-craft

People / Organizations

• Thomas Deloney (Author)

Imprint

London : printed by T.M. for William Thackery in Duck-Lane, near West-Smith-field, 1678.

Publication year

1678

ESTC No.

R33441

Grub Street ID

116059

Description

[8], 50, [2] p. : ill. (woodcuts) ; 4°.

Note

T.D. = Thomas Deloney

Hyphen in "shoo-makers in time past" in title is an equals sign

With an additional title page ([A]2)

Above imprint: Haud curo invidiam

Frontis. = ill

Signatures: [A]]4] B-F]4] H]4] I]2

Text and pagination continuous despite register; F3 missigned G3.

Uncontrolled note

Catalogued from the original at the British Library