An edition of Lanthorne and candle-light (1608)

English villanies

six severall times prest to death by the printers; but (still reviving againe) are now the seventh time, (as at first) discovered by lanthorne and candle-light, and the helpe of a new cryer, called O-per-se-O: vvhose lowd voyce proclaimes to all that will heare him, another conspiracie of abuses lately plotting together, to hurt the peace of this kingdome; which the bell-man (because hee then went stumbling i'th darke) could never see, till now. And because a company of rogues, cunning canting gypsies, and all the scumme of our nation fight heere vnder their owne tattered colours: at the end is a canting dictionary, to teach their language: with canting songs. ...

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An edition of Lanthorne and candle-light (1608)

English villanies

six severall times prest to death by the printers; but (still reviving againe) are now the seventh time, (as at first) discovered by lanthorne and candle-light, and the helpe of a new cryer, called O-per-se-O: vvhose lowd voyce proclaimes to all that will heare him, another conspiracie of abuses lately plotting together, to hurt the peace of this kingdome; which the bell-man (because hee then went stumbling i'th darke) could never see, till now. And because a company of rogues, cunning canting gypsies, and all the scumme of our nation fight heere vnder their owne tattered colours: at the end is a canting dictionary, to teach their language: with canting songs. ...

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Printed by Augustine Matthewes, and are to bee sold by Iohn Gismond, at the signe of the Gunne in Ivie lane
Language
English
Pages
112

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Subjects

Early works to 1800, Crime, Criminals, Cant, Dictionaries, English language, Rogues and vagabonds, Slang

Places

England, London, Great Britain

Times

Early modern, 1500-1700

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Lanthorne and candle-light
1973, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Da Capo Press
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English villanies: eight severall times prest to death by the printers, but (still reviving againe) are now the ninth time (as at first) discovered by Lanthorne and candle-light, and the helpe of a new cryer, called O-Per-Se-O whose lowd voyce proclaimes to all that will heare him, another conspiracie of abuses lately plotting together, to hurt the peace of this kingdome, which the bell-man (because he then went stumbling i'th' darke) could never see till now : and because a companie of rogues, cunning canting Gypsies, and all the scumme of our nation fight here under their owne tottered colours : at the end is a canting dictionarie, to teach their language, with canting songs : a book to make gentlemen merrie, citizens warie, countreymen carefull : fit for all justices to reade over, because it is a pilot, by whom they may make strange discoveries
1648, Printed by E.P. for Nicholas Gamage ...
Microform in English
Cover of: English villanies
English villanies: eight severall times prest to death by the printers; but (still reviving againe) are now the ninth time (as at first) discovered by Lanthorne and candle-light, and the helpe of a new cryer, called O-Per-Se-O: whose lowd voyce proclaimes to all that will heare him, another conspiracie of abuses lately plotting together, to hurt the peace of this kingdome; which the bell-man (because he then went stumbling i'th' darke) could never see till now. And because a companie of rogues, cunning canting Gypsies, andall the scumme of our nation fight here under their owne tottered colours: at the end is a canting dictionarie, to teach their language; with canting songs. A book to make gentlemen merrie. Citizens warie countreymen carefull. Fit for all justices to readeover, because it is a pilot, by whom they may make strange discoveries.
1648, printed by E[lizabeth]. P[urslowe]. for Nicholas Gamage, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the three Bibles on London-Bridge, next the gate
Microform in English
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English villanies: seven severall times prest to death by the printers, but (still reviving againe) are now the eighth time (as at the first) discovred by Lanthorne and candle-light : and the helpe of a new cryer called O-Per-Se-O, vvhose loud voyce proclaimes to all that will heare him another conspiracy of abuses lately plotting together to hurt the peace of this kingdome ... and because a company of rogues, cunning and canting gypsies, and all the scumme of our nation fight heere under their tattered colours : at the end is a canting dictionary to teach their language ...
1638, Printed by M. Parsons and are to be sold by Iames Becket ...
in English
Cover of: English villanies
English villanies: six severall times prest to death by the printers; but (still reviving againe) are now the seventh time, (as at first) discovered by lanthorne and candle-light, and the helpe of a new cryer, called O-per-se-O: vvhose lowd voyce proclaimes to all that will heare him, another conspiracie of abuses lately plotting together, to hurt the peace of this kingdome; which the bell-man (because hee then went stumbling i'th darke) could never see, till now. And because a company of rogues, cunning canting gypsies, and all the scumme of our nation fight heere vnder their owne tattered colours: at the end is a canting dictionary, to teach their language: with canting songs. ...
1632, Printed by Augustine Matthewes, and are to bee sold by Iohn Gismond, at the signe of the Gunne in Ivie lane
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Villanies discouered by lanthorne and candle-light, and the helpe of a new cryer called O per se O.: Being an addition to the Bel-mans second night-walke: and laying open to the world of those abuses, which the bel-man (because he went i'th darke) could not see. With canting songs, and other new conceits neuer before printed.
1620, Printed by Aug. Mathewes dwelling in St. Brides lane in Fleet-Street in the Parsonage house
Microform in English - Newly corrected and enlarged by the author.
Cover of: Villanies discouered by lanthorne and candle-light, and the helpe of a new cryer called O per se O.
Villanies discouered by lanthorne and candle-light, and the helpe of a new cryer called O per se O.: Being an addition to the Belmans second night-walke: and a laying open to the world of those abuses, which the bel-man (because he went i'th darke) could not see. With canting songs neuer before printed.
1616, Printed [by William Stansby] for Iohn Busby, and are to be sold at his shop in St. Dunstanes Church-yard in Fleetstreete
Microform in English
Cover of: Lanthorne and candle-light
Lanthorne and candle-light: or, The bell - mans second nights - walke.
1608, Printedfor Iohn Busbie
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Edition Notes

Dedication signed: T. Dekker.

An expansion of "Lanthorne and candle-light", in turn a continuation of "The belman of London".

Signatures: A-O⁴.

Running title reads: The bel-mans night-walkes. Whereunto is added O per se O.

Reproduction of the original in the Eton College. Library.

STC (2nd ed.) 6491.

Available electronically as part of Early English books online.

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1975. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 1376:10).

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London
Series
Early English books, 1475-1640 -- 1376:10.
Genre
Early works to 1800.
Other Titles
Lanthorne and candle-light., Bel-mans night-walkes. Whereunto is added O per se O.

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Microform
Pagination
[112] p.
Number of pages
112

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OL18582300M

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