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  The galant seamans return from the Indies, or the happy meeting of two faithful lovers Wherein is shewed the loyal constancy of a seaman to his love, with her kind salutation unto him for his welcome home. Observe this song which is both neat and pretty Tis on a seaman in his praise of Betty. Tune of Five sail of frigots, or Shrewsbury By T.L. With allowance.
  Date of publication:
  1687
  

  Author(s):

  Lanfiere, Thomas.
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  T.L. = Thomas Lanfiere. Place of publication from Wing; suggested publication date in Wing = [1686-88]. Verse - "I am a stout Seaman newly come on shore". Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.
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  A Warning-piece for all wicked livers, or, A caveat for all people to remember their latter end
  Date of publication:
  1675
  

  Author(s):

  Lanfiere, Thomas.
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  In verse. Printed in double columns. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  The Citty prophisier, or, The countrey fortuneteller by Tho. Lanfiere.
  Date of publication:
  1680
  

  Author(s):

  Lanfiere, Thomas.
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  In verse. Printed in double columns. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  The Taunton maids delight, or, Hey for the honest woosted-comber. In Taunton town a maid doth dwell, who loves a woosted-comber very well, in the praise of him she doth declare, no other tradesman can with him compare. All sweethe [sic] arts that doth come she does refuse, only a woosted-comber she doth chuse, to him she wisheth good prosperity, for 'tis a comber must her husband be. The tune is, I have a good old mother at home, &c. / T.L.
  Date of publication:
  1680-1685
  

  Author(s):

  Lanfiere, Thomas.
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  Verse: "You pretty maids where e're you are ..." Date, place of publication and publisher's name from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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  A warning-piece for all wicked livers: or, A cavat [sic] for all people to remember their latter end. Being very good instructions for old and young, rich and poor, to amend their lives, and repent before it be too late. To the tune of, The rich merchant man.
  Date of publication:
  1681-1684
  

  Author(s):

  Lanfiere, Thomas.
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  Author, place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "To you both old and young ..." Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library and the British Library.
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  The good fellovvs consideration. Or The bad husbands amendment. Here in this ballad you may see, what 'tis a bad husband to be, for drunkenness most commonly brings many unto poverty. And when a man is mean and bare, friends will be scarce both far and near, then in your youth keep money in store, lest in old age you do grow poor. To the tune of, Hey boys up go we, &c. / Lately written by Thomas Lanfiere, of Watchat town in Sommerset shire.
  Date of publication:
  1685
  

  Author(s):

  Lanfiere, Thomas.
  Description:
  Verse: "Good fellows all come lend an ear ..." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Copy trimmed. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  The good fellows frolick, or, Kent street clubb. Good people all come mind my merry tale, and you shall hear the vertue of good ale, whose charming power some mens humors (hitts, it robs them of their money & their witts: for he in time will surely money lack that minds his belly better than his back. Tune of, Hey boys up go we, Seamans mournful bride, or The fair one let me in.
  Date of publication:
  1682
  

  Author(s):

  Lanfiere, Thomas.
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  Verse: "Here is a crew of jovial blades ..." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Attributed to Thomas Lanfiere. Item at A5:2[156] imperfect: trimmed affecting imprint. Reproduction of original in the Harvard ...
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  A discription of plain-dealing, time, and death, which all men ought to mind whilst they do live on earth. Abuse not plain-dealing, but keep your conscience clear, spend well your time also, then death you need not fear. Plain-dealing is grown out of date because he is poor, many him hate: conscience likewise is laid aside, 'cause he base actions can't abide. To the tune of, A letter for a Christian family. / Written by Thomas Lanfire.
  Date of publication:
  1674-1679
  

  Author(s):

  Lanfiere, Thomas.
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  Verse: "I am plain-dealing which all men ought to use ..." Place, date of publication, and publisher's names from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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  A looking-glass for a bad husband: or, A caveat for a spend-thrift. You that are guilty of that sinful crime of drunkenness, strive for to leave it off in time: lay up your money, do not it vainly spend; for in your greatest need, it will be your best friend. Endeavour in your youth, left in old age you want; for when the poverty doth come, friends will be scant. To the tune of, The poor man's comfort: or, Digby. / By T.L.
  Date of publication:
  1670-1677
  

  Author(s):

  Lanfiere, Thomas.
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  Verse: "You that are bad husbands ..." Date, place of publication and publisher's names from Wing CD-ROM, 1996. Attributed to Thomas Lanfiere. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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  The good-fellow's resolution: or, The bad husbands return from his folly, being a caveat for all spend-thrifts to beware of the main chance. Here in this ballad you may see, the vain-ness of bad husbandry: good advice here is to be found, the which may save you many a pound. To the tune of, The plow-mans honour made known. / By T. Lanfiere. Drink t'other bowl, I'le follow thee.
  Date of publication:
  1678-1681
  

  Author(s):

  Lanfiere, Thomas.
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  Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "I have been a bad husband this full fifteen year ..." Trimmed at head. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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