89. Laquei Ridiculosi, or Springes for Woodcocks, by Henry
Parrot, 1613, 8vo. 0 4 6

N.B. _This little volume was sold for as many guineas at the
sale of Mr. Reed's books in 1807._

2373. Lyf of St. Ursula; _Impr. by Wynkyn de Worde_, no
date, 4to. 1 10 0

2374. Lyf and History of Saynt Werburge. _Printed by
Pynson_, 1521, 4to. 1 3 0

N.B. _This volume was sold for 18_l._ 18_s._ at the last
mentioned sale._

2575. This lot comprehends a cluster of precious little
black-letter pieces, which were purchased at the sale of
West's books, by Major Pearson. Eight in the whole: executed
before the year 1540. 3 19 0

2421. The Goodly Garlande, or Chaplet of Laurell, by Maister
Skelton; _Impr._ by Fawkes, 1523, 4to. See here a long note
upon the rarity and intrinsic worth of this curious little
volume. "Purchased by Brand versus the King." 7 17 6

2710. Ancient Songs and Ballads; written on various
subjects, and printed between the years 1560 and 1700;
chiefly collected by Robert Earl of Oxford, and purchased at
the sale of the library of James West, Esq., in 1773 (for
20_l._): increased by several additions: _2 volumes bound in
Russia leather_. 26 4 6

"Bought by Mr. Nicol for the Duke of Roxburgh, versus
Messrs. Arnold and Ritson." "N.B. The preceding numerous and
matchless collection of _Old Ballads_ are all printed in the
black-letter, and decorated with many hundred wooden prints.
They are pasted upon paper, with borders (printed on
purpose) round each ballad: also, a printed title and index
to each volume. To these are added the paragraphs which
appeared in the public papers respecting the above curious
collection, at the time they were purchased at Mr. West's."
Thus far Messrs. Egerton. I have to add that the late DUKE
OF ROXBURGH became the purchaser of these "matchless"
volumes. Whilst in Major Pearson's possession, "with the
assistance of Mr. Reed, the collection received very great
additions, and was bound in two very large volumes; in this
state (says Mr. Nicol,) it was bought by the Duke of
Roxburghe. After the industrious exertions of two such
skilful collectors as Major Pearson and Mr. Reed, the Duke
did not flatter himself with ever being able to add much to
the collection; but, as usual, he und