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The householders philosophie. VVherein is perfectly and profitably described, the true oeconomia and forme of housekeeping. With a table added thereunto of all the notable thinges therein contained. First written in Italian by that excellent orator and poet Signior Torquato Tasso, and now translated by T.K.

General note: A translation of: Tasso, Torquato Il padre di famiglia. The last leaf is blank. Signatures: [para]² *4 A-G4. Entered in Stationers' Register, 6 February 1588--STC. Lacks all before A1, G4 (blank); B3 repaired, not affecting text; dampstained UK-SuSCL Cited in: STC (2nd ed.), 23702.5 Ownership and custodial history: Early MS. ink signature on final page: "Francis Chuteris"; purchased at Timmins' sale 1897; deposit from RSC UK-SuSCL
Item in a very poor condition. Not to be produced in the Reading Room.