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    A most pleasant ballad of patient Grissell To the tune of the brides good morrovv.
    Date of publication:
    1600
    
    Author(s):
    Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600. and Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375.
    Description:
    Attributed to Thomas Deloney. Based on book 10, novel 10 of: Boccaccio, Giovanni. Decamerone. Imprint from STC. A ballad. Verse - "A noble marques as he did ride on hunting hard by a forrest side:". Reproduction of the ...
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    Come buy this new ballad, before you doe goe: If you raile at the author, I know what I know To the tune of, Ile tell you but so.
    Date of publication:
    1628
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    In two parts, with woodcuts at head of each part. Publication date suggested by STC. Verse - "It is an old saying,". Reproductions of the original in the British Library.
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    A Balade agaynst malycyous sclaunderers
    Date of publication:
    1540
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Date of publication supplied by STC (2nd ed.) Reproduction of original in the Society of Antiquaries.
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    A balade of a preist that loste his nose for sayinge of masse as I suppose
    Date of publication:
    1570
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    In verse. A ballad. Imprint suggested by STC. Verse - "Who so list heare of a wonderous chaunce". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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    An example for all those that make no conscience of swearing and forswearing shewing Gods heauy iudgement vpon a maid-seruant in London, who forswore her selfe, and now lies rotting in S. Bartholomewes Hospitall in Smithfield, where many resort daily to see her. To the tune of, Aime not too high.
    Date of publication:
    1600
    
    Author(s):
    H. I., fl. 1625.
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    Printer's and publisher's names and publication date from STC. Woodcut illustration at head of each part. Verse - "Let wicket swearers all example take,". Imperfect; torn and stained, with some loss of print. Reproduction ...
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    A louers newest curranto, or, The lamentation of a young mans folly to a pleasant new tune.
    Date of publication:
    1625
    
    Author(s):
    Barnfield, Richard, 1574-1627.
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    Attributed to Richard Barnfield by STC (2nd ed.) Contains two illustrations. Reproduction of original in: Pepys Library.
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    A fooles bolt is soone shot Good friends beware, I'me like to hit yee, what ere you be heer's that will fit yee; which way soeuer that you goe, at you I ayme my bolt and bowe. To the tune of, Oh no no no not yet.
    Date of publication:
    1636
    
    Author(s):
    T. F., fl. 1630.
    Description:
    In verse. A ballad; in two parts. Signed at end: T.F. Printer's name and publication date suggested by STC; publisher's name from STC. Verse - "Stand wide my masters, and take heed,". Reproduction of the original in the ...
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    The Two faithfull friends the pleasant history of Alexander and Lodwicke, who were so like one another, that none could know them asunder ... : to the tune of Flying fame.
    Date of publication:
    1630
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Contains two illustrations. Right half of sheet contains: The second part. To the same tune. Date of publication from STC (2nd ed.) Reproduction of original in: Pepys Library.
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    An answere to maister Smyth seruaunt to the kynges most royall maiestye, and clerke of the Quenes graces councell though most unworthy / [by me a poore man ... W.G.]
    Date of publication:
    1540
    
    Author(s):
    Gray, William.
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    In verse. Includes marginal notes in Latin. Statement of responsibility found at end of p. [2]. Publication date from STC (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in the Society of Antiquaries.
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    The ret[ur]ne of M. Smythes enuoy ...
    Date of publication:
    1540
    
    Author(s):
    Gray, William.
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    In verse. Imprint from colophon. Publication date from STC (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in the Society of Antiquaries.
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