Great cryes turned into great ioyes : with bountifull helpes and good hopes to increase the same : that is, The cryes of the poore in the cittie of London and elsewhere turned into great ioyes.

London : Printed by Iohn Dawson for Iohn Bellamie, and are to be sold at his shop at the Three Golden Lyons in Cornehill, neere the Royall Exchange, 1624.

[24], 80 pages ; 16 cm (8vo)

Eyewitness account of the harsh winter of 1623-1624 in London, with exhortations and practical suggestions for providing relief.

Addressed to the mayor, aldermen, and sheriffs of London.
Published anonymously; author unknown. Preface signed: A.I.
Signatures: A-F⁸ G⁴.
Not in Pollard, A.W. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland and of English books printed abroad, 1475-1640 (2nd ed.). This copy is the only known exemplar of this work.
Not in English Short Title Catalogue 2024-02-21

London (England), event place.

Great Britain -- England -- London, -- publication place.

272788 STC

A few small wormholes, slightly affecting text. Ink corrections on D1r, D4v, D6v. Untrimmed, stitched; as issued. Acquired from Maggs & Bros, 2023-10-23.

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