Sixteenth-Century Witnesses

A tabular presentation of the extant copies of the texts published in the sixteenth century is presented below.

Sources consulted:

  • The British Library English Short Title Catalogue
  • A.W. Pollard and G. R. Redgrave (W. A. Jackson, F. S. Ferguson, and Katharine F. Pantzer) eds. A Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland and of English books printed abroad 1475–1640 (London: Bibliographical Society, 1976–1991. Second edition, revised and enlarged, 3 vols.). Referred to as STC or STC (2nd ed.) sitewide.
  • Elaine Beilin ed., The Examinations of Anne Askew (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996)
STC (2nd ed.) No.TitlePublication DetailsDateOther FormatsLocationContents
848The first examinacyon of Anne Askewe, latelye martyred in Smythfelde, by the Romysh popes vpholders, with the elucydacyon of Iohan Bale‘Imprented at Marpurg in the lande of Hessen’ [False Imprint] [Printed by D. van der Straten, Wesel] [Leaf F7v contains printer’s mark of Johann and Gottfried van Kempen of Cologne.]1546Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International, 1978. 1 microfilm reel; 35mm. (Early English books, 1475-1640; 1470:04)

EEBO (reproduction of the British Library copy)
British Library (2 copies),
Cambridge University Library (2 copies),
Lincoln Cathedral Library,
Oxford University Balliol College,
Oxford University Bodleian Library,
Oxford University Harris Manchester College,
Oxford University Regent’s Park College,
Oxford University St. John’s College,
Oxford University Worcester College Library,
Folger Shakespeare Library,
Harvard University Houghton Library,
Henry E. Huntington Library,
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript
Bale’s elucidation included
849The first examination of the worthy seruant of God, Mystresse Anne Askew, the younger daughter of Syr VVilliam Askew Knight of Lincolne-shire, lately martyred in Smith-fielde, by the Romish antichristian broodeAt London Printed by Robert Walde-graue, dwelling without Temple-bar, in the Strond, neere vnto Sommerset-house1585? [Date conjectured by STC]Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International, 1955. 1 microfilm reel; 35 mm (Early English books, 1475-1640; 635:14).

EEBO (Reproduction of the Folger Shakespeare Library Copy]
British Library,
Folger Shakespeare Library
Bale’s elucidation included
850The lattre examinacyon of Anne Askewe, latelye martyred in Smythfelde, by the wycked Synagoge of Antichrist, with the Elucydacyon of Iohan BaleImprented at Marpurg in the lande of Hessen [False Imprint] [Printed by D. van der Straten, Wesel] [Leaf F7v has printer’s mark of Johann and Gottfried van Kempen of Cologne.]1547 [’16, die Ianuarij, anno 1.5.4.7.’]Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International, 1938. 1 microfilm reel: 35 mm (Early English books, 1475-1640; 21:33).

Microfilm. Marlborough, England: Adam Matthew Publications ; Oxford, England : Bodleian Photographic Service. 1993. 1 microfilm reel ; 55 mm. (Women Advising Women: Part 5: Women’s Writing and Advice, c. 1450-1720, from the Bodleian Library, Oxford ;reel 8:1).

EEBO [Reproduction of the British Library copy]
British Library,
Cambridge University Library,
Lincoln Cathedral Library,
Oxford University Balliol College,
Oxford University Bodleian Library,
Oxford University Harris Manchester College,
Oxford University Regent’s Park College,
Oxford University St. John’s College,
Oxford University Worcester College Library,
Folger Shakespeare Library,
Harvard University Houghton Library,
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript
Bale’s elucidation included
851The first examinacio[n] of Anne Askewe latelye martired in Smythfelde, by the Romyshe popes vpholders, wyth the elucydacyon of Iohan BaleImprynted at Marpurg in the lande of Hessen [False Imprint] [London, rinted by Nicholas Hill?]
Imprint from colophon of part 1; part 2 colophon has date 1547. ‘’Another edition of STC 848 and 850 on continuous signatures’’ (STC) "The latter examynacyon of Anne Askewe latleye martyred in Smythfelde" has separate title page; register is continuous.
1547[?]
‘In Nouembre. Anno 1546’
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International, 1978. 1 microfilm reel; 35mm. (Early English books, 1475-1640; 1470:04).

EEBO [Christ Church copy]
Cambridge University King’s College, National Library of Scotland, Oxford University Christ Church,
Folger Shakespeare
Bale’s elucidation included
852The firste examinacion of the worthy seruaunt of God, Mastres Anne Askew, ye yonger doughter of Syr William Askew Knyght of Lyncolne shyre: lately martyred i[n] Smythefelde, by the Romyshe Popes vpholders. Anne Askewe stode faste by this veritee of God, to the endeLondon: W. Hill
A later edition of "The first examinacyon of Anne Askewe" with "The latter examination ofAnne Askewe" added; "The latter examination" has a separate title page, but continuous register.
This edition omits Bale’s elucidations.
1548 [?]Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International, 1961. 1 microfilm reel; 35 mm (Early English books, 1475-1640; 867:17).

EEBO [Folger copy]
Oxford University Bodleian Library, Folger ShakespeareDoes not print Bale’s elucidation
852.5The fyrst exawinacion [sic] of the worthy seruant of god, Maisters Anne Askewe, the yo[n]ger doughter of Syr William Askewe knyght of Lyncolne shyre: lately martyred in Smithfeld, by the Romyshe Popes vpholders. ..London: W. Copland[?]ca. 1550Pierpont Morgan LibraryDoes not print Bale’s elucidation. The latter examinacion, of the worthye seruante of God, masters Anne Askewe, ... has a divisional titlepage (B5r); text begins on B5v.
853The first examination of the worthy seruant of God, Maistres Anne Askew, ye yonger daughter of Sir William Askew Knight of Lincolne shyre, lately martired in Smithfeeld, by the Romish upholders. Anne Askew stood fast by this veritie of God to the endLondon: s.n.

ca. 1560Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International, 1938. 1 microfilm reel: 35 mm (Early English books, 1475-1640; 21:34).
EEBO
British LibraryDoes not print Bale’s elucidation. "The first examinacyon of Anne Askewe" with "The lattre examinacyon ofAnne Askewe" added; "The lattre examinacyon" has a separate title page, but continuous register.