The survey of London : contayning the originall, increase, moderne estate, and government of that city, methodically set downe. With a memoriall of those famouser acts of charity, which for publicke and pious vses have beene bestowed by many worshipfull citizens and benefactors. As also all the ancient and moderne monuments erected in the churches, not onely of those two famous cities, London and Westminster, but (now newly added) foure miles compasse. Begunne first by the paines and industry of Iohn Stovv, in the yeere 1598. Afterwards inlarged by the care and diligence of A.M. in the yeere 1618. And now completely finished by the study and labour of A.M. H.D. and others, this present yeere 1633. Whereunto, besides many additions (as appeares by the contents) are annexed divers alphabeticall tables; especially two: the first, an index of things. The second, a concordance of names.
1633
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Title
The survey of London : contayning the originall, increase, moderne estate, and government of that city, methodically set downe. With a memoriall of those famouser acts of charity, which for publicke and pious vses have beene bestowed by many worshipfull citizens and benefactors. As also all the ancient and moderne monuments erected in the churches, not onely of those two famous cities, London and Westminster, but (now newly added) foure miles compasse. Begunne first by the paines and industry of Iohn Stovv, in the yeere 1598. Afterwards inlarged by the care and diligence of A.M. in the yeere 1618. And now completely finished by the study and labour of A.M. H.D. and others, this present yeere 1633. Whereunto, besides many additions (as appeares by the contents) are annexed divers alphabeticall tables; especially two: the first, an index of things. The second, a concordance of names.
Created/published
London : Printed by Elizabeth Purslovv, and are to be sold by Nicholas Bourne, at his shop at the south entrance of the Royall Exchange, 1633.
Description
[16], 534, 527-652, 655-770, 773-939, [29] p. : ill. (woodcuts) ; (fol.)
Note
A.M. and H.D = Anthony Munday and Humphrey Dyson.
The words "survey" and "London" in the title are xylographic.
"The remaines or remnants of divers worthy things" has separate dated title page; register and pagination are continuous.
A1v bears the arms of London.
Includes indexes.
Text and register appear continuous despite pagination.
Signatures: A⁸ B-2X⁶ 2Y⁶(2Y5+'(Yy)'⁴) 2Z-4I⁶ 4K⁶(±4K6) 4L-4M⁴ 4N⁶
Leaf 4K6 is a cancel; cancel has notes from Henry Marten on bottom of p. 939, cancelland (variant) is blank below the sentence ending: Rushes, foure pence.
P. 751-755 identified as STC 16768 on UMI microfilm reel 476.
Identified on UMI microfilm (Early English books, 1641-1700) reel 2021 as Wing S5773A.
The words "survey" and "London" in the title are xylographic.
"The remaines or remnants of divers worthy things" has separate dated title page; register and pagination are continuous.
A1v bears the arms of London.
Includes indexes.
Text and register appear continuous despite pagination.
Signatures: A⁸ B-2X⁶ 2Y⁶(2Y5+'(Yy)'⁴) 2Z-4I⁶ 4K⁶(±4K6) 4L-4M⁴ 4N⁶
Leaf 4K6 is a cancel; cancel has notes from Henry Marten on bottom of p. 939, cancelland (variant) is blank below the sentence ending: Rushes, foure pence.
P. 751-755 identified as STC 16768 on UMI microfilm reel 476.
Identified on UMI microfilm (Early English books, 1641-1700) reel 2021 as Wing S5773A.
ESTC staff note
Cf. Wing S5773A which has imprint "For Nicholas Bourn". Leaves A5-6 appear to be cancels in DFo copy; unable to determine if cancels in CSmH copy; verify cancel A5-6 in other copies.
Rpm 12/19/96
Signatures from DFo.
Rpm 12/19/96
Signatures from DFo.
Cited/described in
Pollard, A.W. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland and of English books printed abroad, 1475-1640 (2nd ed.) (STC), 23345
English short title catalogue (ESTC), S117597
English short title catalogue (ESTC), S117597
Genre/form
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Call number
STC 23345 copy 1
Folger-specific note
cs797. Manuscript notes at top of sig. A7r (now cropped) appear to have explained why the letter 'B' was added in ink for most churches named in the printed list. At least sig. 2Z4 repaired; copy stained. Provenance: inscription on front fly-leaf: 'James Thomson arch[itect], 57 Devonshire la, Portland Place, 1852'; Anderson sale, 28 October 1918:325
Call number
STC 23345 copy 2
Folger-specific note
249411. Brown sprinkled calf binding, ruled in blind, with red leather label on spine lettered in gilt: 'Stowe's Survey of London'. Variant, with 4K6 cancelland also present. With hand-coloured initial letters and arms. Gathering (Yy)⁴ and sig. 3I5 possibly from a smaller copy; at least sigs. 2D5,6, 2E5, 2I6 and 2L2 have small tears. Provenance: inscription on front free endpaper: 'J. Paul Rylands, Highfields, Thelwall. Janii. 23. 1874'; bookplates of I. Paul Rylands and George Crews McGhee; Folger bookplate indicates gift of McGhee. [NOTE: imperfect Sir John Chester - William Habershon copy which had been designated 'copy 2' was deaccessioned in 1992]