The Protector. A poem briefly illustrating the supereminency of that dignity; and, rationally demonstrating, that the title of Protector, providentially conferred upon the supreme governour of the British republike, is the most honorable of all titles, and, that, which, probably, promiseth most propitiousness to these nations; if our sins and divisions prevent it not. Composed by George Wither, Esq; ...

People / Organizations

• George Wither (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by J.C. and are to be sold at the Angel in Paul's Church-yard, 1655.

Publication year

1655-1655

ESTC No.

R204098

Grub Street ID

81118

Description

[12], 50 p. ; 8⁰

Note

In verse.

Annotation on Thomason E.1565[2]: "July 6.".

Annotation on Thomason E.1597[3]: "Aug: 19 1656 a second impression enlarged.".

Despite Thomason's note, there are no apparent differences between his two copies.

Uncontrolled note

The commas in line 10 of title following "and" and "that" are lightly printed, but appear in all 3 copies seen by cataloger