The first two partes of the Actes or unchast examples of the Englysh votaryes, gathered out of their owne legenades [sic], and Chronycles by Johan Bale, and dedycated to our most ed oubted [sic] soveraigne Edward the syxte.

BALE, John

Published by Imprinted at London, by [S. Mierdman for] for Johan Bale, in the yeare of our Lorde a M.D. & LI. and are to be solde wythin Paules chayne, at the sygue [sic] of S. John Baptist,, 1551

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[4], 78, [2], 120, [3] leaves. Collates *4, A-P8, Q4; A-K8 (- K8, blank).The woodcut of the Author presenting his book to Edward VI appears on the general title and is repeated on the verso of fol.viii of the second part. Bound with the blank at the end of First Part but without that at the end of Second Part. ESTC notes the spelling 'legenades' on the general title but not 'ed oubted' for redoubted. The general title is remargined on the fore edge and *ii also has an old marginal paper repair. Bound in early 19th century calf, the boards decorated in blind and gilt. Modern reback, decorated to style with the old endpapers retained. All edges gilt. Bookplate of James Dix Biblical Collection dated 1850, and the 20th century bookplate of Christopher Rowe. Dix's library was sold by Sotheby in 1870. ESTC S100594. STC 1273 (part 1) colophon reads Imprynted at London by Abraham Vele, dwellyng in Pauls churcheyarde at the sygue [sic] of the Lambe. Anno 1551. and 1273.5 (part 2) colophon reads Imprinted at London, for Johan Bale, in the yeare of our Lorde M.D.&LI. and are to be solde wythin Paules chayne, at the sygne of S. John Baptist. It appears that only two copies of this printing have been sold at auction since 1917.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The first two partes of the Actes or unchast examples of the Englysh votaryes, gathered out of their owne legenades [sic], and Chronycles by Johan Bale, and dedycated to our most ed oubted [sic] soveraigne Edward the syxte.
• Publisher: Imprinted at London, by [S. Mierdman for] for Johan Bale, in the yeare of our Lorde a M.D. & LI. and are to be solde wythin Paules chayne, at the sygue [sic] of S. John Baptist,
• Publication Date: 1551
• Binding: Hardcover