The serpent of deuision. . VVherein is conteined the true history of mappe of Romes ouerthrowe, gouerned by auarice, enuye, and pride, the decaye of empires, be they neuer so sure. VVhereunto is annexed the tragedye of Gorboduc, sometime king of this land, and of his two sonnes, Ferrex and Porrex. Set foorth as the same was shewed before the Queenes most excellent Maiesty, by the Gentlemen of the Inner Temple.
John Lydgate (1370-1451)
Category
Books
Date
1590
Materials
Measurements
178 x 134 x 36 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Petworth House and Park, West Sussex
NT 3007447
Summary
Bibliographic description
[80]p. . 4to.. Imperfect: wanting the title page, and first sig. C4. manuscript volume contents list in a sixteenth-century hand. Old shelfmarks in ink: Q:6:23; I7.16; F.5.16. Old shelfmarks in pencil: F1-6; 18/4. Provenance: "Wizard Earl" gilt centrepiece on both covers. Printed slip: Earl of Egremont, Petworth. Binding: Sprinkled calf, red sprinkled edges, double gilt fillet frame, gilt centrepieces (boxed).
Makers and roles
John Lydgate (1370-1451)