Crowdsourcing the Reconstruction of a 17th-Century Englishwoman's Library
Robins, Thomas. The afflicted souls preparation for death : the preparation of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. Prov. the 16. and the I. verse (London : Printed for W.W. and are to be sold by W. Thackeray at the Dolphin in Smith-field, 1668)
Sotheby’s 1856 lot 150. STC R219694.
British Library Cup.408.d.8.[15]. Located by Paul Morgan.
Robins, Thomas. The sinners warning-piece, or, Heavens messenger : instructing poor sinners in the way of repentance in these dangerous times, with many good instructions to every true Christian to take heed of seducing people, meaning such as will call themselves Christ (London : Printed for S[arah] Tyus, at the sign of the three Bibles on the middle of London-bridge, ca. 1650)
Sotheby’s 1856 lot 150. STC R219700.
British Library 4474.a.47. Located by Arnold Hunt.
Parker, Martin. Robin Conscience, or, Conscionable Robin : his progresse through court, city and countrey: with his entertainment at each severall place, &c (London : Printed by T.F. for Fr. Coles, and are to be sold at the signe of the Lambe in the Old Baley, 1662)
Sotheby’s 1856 lot 149. STC R33014.
Cambridge University Library SSS.49.1. Located by Paul Morgan.
The booke o[f] merrie riddles : together with proper questions, and witty prouerbs, to make pleasant pastime : no lesse vsefull then behoouefull, for any young man or childe, to knowe whether he be quicke-witted or no (London : Printed [by J. Beale?] for Roger Iackson, and are to bee sold at his shop neere Fleet-street, 1617)
Sotheby’s 1856 lot 148. STC S115147.
Folger Shakespeare Library STC 3322.8. Located by Paul Morgan.
The school of learning, or, A guide for children : wherein is contained prayers for every day in the week, both for morning and evening (London : Printed for Tho. Passinger, at the three Bibles on London-Bridge, 1668)
Sotheby’s 1856 lot 145. STC R183272.
British Library 3456.a.45. Located by Paul Morgan.
Frances Wolfreston Hor Bouks 