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  A manifest detection of the moste vyle and detestable vse of diceplay, and other practises lyke the same a myrrour very necessary for all yonge gentilmen [and] others sodenly enabled by worldly abu[n]dace [sic], to loke in. Newly set forth for their behoufe.
  Date of publication:
  1555
  

  Author(s):

  Walker, Gilbert, attributed name.
  Description:
  Dubiously attributed to Gilbert Walker. Ostensible printer's name and address from colophon; publication date estimated by STC. Signatures: A-D. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
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  A collection of certaine statutes in force, vvith full and ready notes in the margent, containing their effect in briefe. As also the ordinances for the better observation of the Lords day, and the fast dayes. Published for the better caution of such as are inclinable to delinquency against the severall effects of those statutes and ordinances. And also for the better information of all such officers and ministers as are by late speciall warrants authorised and commanded to put the same statutes and ordinances in execution. For the better suppressing 1. Of unlawfull pastimes and abuses on the Lords day. 2. Of prophane swearing and cursing. 3. Of the loathsome sin of drunkennesse. 4. Of the severall offences committed by inne-keepers, ale-house-keepers, and unlicensed ale-house-keepers. 5. Of unlawful games. And severall other abuses. Being appointed by the Lord Mayor of the City of London to be published in all congregations within his jurisdiction.
  Date of publication:
  1644
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. and W. B., co-author.
  Description:
  "The epistle to the reader" signed: W.B. Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nouemb: 11th". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  Instructions how to play at billiards, trucks, bowls, and chess. Together with all manner of games either on cards, or dice. To which is added the arts and mysteries of riding, racing, archery, and cock-fighting.
  Date of publication:
  1687
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Charles, 1630-1687.
  Description:
  Added illustrated t.p.: The compleate gamster. Printed for Hen:Brome. Attributed to C. Cotton. Cf. BM. Reproduction of original in: British Library.
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