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Bibliotheca Eliotæ = Eliotis librarie.

General note: A Latin-English dictionary. Originally published in 1538 as "The dictionary of syr Thomas Elyot". Expanded by Thomas Cooper, whose name appears on ¹A3v. Imprint from colophon, 4B7r. Signatures: A8 (-A7) ²A-L8 (L6 + chi¹) M-4B8 4C4 (-4C4). Tp. damaged at lower outer corner, slightly affecting border; some dampstaining, slightly affecting text; tp. hand-coloured UK-SuSCL Cited in: STC (2nd ed.), 7661 Format of surrogate: Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International, 1938. 1 microfilm reel; 35 mm (Early English books, 1475-1640: 36:3). Ownership and custodial history: MS. ink on tp.: inscription in C19th hand, "Thomas Mede his booke", "Tho. Pennyng", on tp. verso: Latin ownership inscription of Richard Batton, trimmed inscription dated 1633; puchased 1899 from Bartram Dobell, London UK-SuSCL Binding Information: C19th? full calf with cross-hatching on the leather and gold-tooled borders inside and outside boards, re-backed UK-SuSCL