A short introduction of grammar compiled and set forth for the bringing up of all those that intend to attain to the knowledge of the Latin tongue

All titles

• A short introduction of grammar compiled and set forth for the bringing up of all those that intend to attain to the knowledge of the Latin tongue
• Shorte introduction of grammar; Brevissima institutio, seu Ratio grammatices; Introduction of the eight parts of speech; Institutio compendiaria; Lily's grammar

People / Organizations

• William Lily (Author)

Imprint

London : printed by Rog. Norton printer to the King's most excellent Majesty, in Latin Greek and Hebrew, 1691.

Added name

Colet, John, 1467?-1519.; Robertson, Thomas, active 1520-1561, ed.

Publication year

1691

ESTC No.

R231245

Grub Street ID

103388

Description

[72], 130, [20] p. ; 8°.

Note

A compilation of texts, primarily by William Lily, with contributions by John Colet, Thomas Robertson, and others. Portions of the text also published separately in various editions

"A short introduction of grammar" was originally published as: Introduction of the eight parts of speech

At foot of title: Cum privilegio

Text in English and Latin

First leaf is blank except for signature 'A' within factotum on recto

"Brevissima institutio" has separate dated title page on leaf E4r with pagination beginning on leaf E5r; register is continuous

The "Brevissima" was originally published as: Institutio compendiaria

Includes glossary

Signatures: A-O]8

The last leaf is blank

Copy filmed at UMI microfilm Early English Books, Tract Supplement reel E3 a fragment with title page to "Brevissima institutio" only.