The vertuous wife is the glory of her husband; or, A good woman in her proper colours. Shewing at large the rare endowments, excellent qualities, that are as ornaments and jewels, which bedeck the breast of the truly vertuous woman. Also ten characters, or rare jewels, hanging in the crown of the vertuous wife, who is in the glory of her husband, the honour of her age, the mirrour of her sex, the best earthly portion in the world. Likewise many examples, as well modern as divine, Queens, Princes, and Ladies, eminent for vertue and goodness. Lastly, a few counsel to all young men to be wary in their choice, if ever they woud obtain, that portion of portions, and incomparable jewel, the good wife. By L. P. A well-wisher to all good women.

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  • The vertuous wife is the glory of her husband; or, A good woman in her proper colours. Shewing at large the rare endowments, excellent qualities, that are as ornaments and jewels, which bedeck the breast of the truly vertuous woman. Also ten characters, or rare jewels, hanging in the crown of the vertuous wife, who is in the glory of her husband, the honour of her age, the mirrour of her sex, the best earthly portion in the world. Likewise many examples, as well modern as divine, Queens, Princes, and Ladies, eminent for vertue and goodness. Lastly, a few counsel to all young men to be wary in their choice, if ever they woud obtain, that portion of portions, and incomparable jewel, the good wife. By L. P. A well-wisher to all good women.
  • Vertuous wife is the glory of her husband; or, A good woman in her proper colours Virtuous wife is the glory of her husband; or, A good woman in her proper colours Good woman in her proper colours
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Imprint
[London]: Printed for T. Passenger, at the three Bibles on the middle of London-Bridge, 1667.
Publication year
1667-1667
ESTC No.
R182083
Grub Street ID
72410
Description
21, [3] p. : ill. (woodcuts) ; 8⁰
Note
Place of publication from Wing.

Titlepage on A2r; with a caption title, verse and woodcut on A1r.