Accession number
PML 152719
Creator
Heywood, Thomas, approximately 1574-1641.
Published
London : Printed by Adam Islip, 1624.
Credit line
Bequest of Julia P. Wightman, 1994.
Notes
Signatures: A-2R⁶.
Engraved title page illustrated with Greek Muses and Apollo.
First word of title in Greek characters; binder's title on library's copy: Tunaikeion.
Errors in pagination: 77, 80, 224, and 266 misnumbered 88, 77, 204, and 268 respectively.
Library's copy wanting first and last blank leaves.
Engraved title page illustrated with Greek Muses and Apollo.
First word of title in Greek characters; binder's title on library's copy: Tunaikeion.
Errors in pagination: 77, 80, 224, and 266 misnumbered 88, 77, 204, and 268 respectively.
Library's copy wanting first and last blank leaves.
Description
[12], 466, [2] p. (first and last leaves blank) ; 29 cm
Provenance
Robert Hoe's copy (his sale, pt. 1, no. 1690) ; bookplates of Frederick Spiegelberg, Herman & Paul Jaehne, and Alee B. Sanford ; from the library of Julia P. Wightman.
Summary
An early 17th century encyclopedia of women. Covers goddesses of ancient times and more than 3000 women, mythical and actual.
Binding
Brown morocco, gilt, all edges gilt, by S. David.
Classification
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