Publications of Luke Norton

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  1. "printed by x"; or
  2. "sold by x"; or
  3. "printed for x" or "published by x";

or as having the seller and printer roles in combination, or an absence of the printer's name following "London: printed:" or "London: printed,":

  1. "printed and sold by x"; or "printed for and sold by x"; or "printed by and for x"; or "printed: and sold by x"; or "printed, and sold by x";  and so on.

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Printed by Luke Norton

  • An extract of severall letters, vvhich came by the last post, or otherwise, from all parts of the kingdome, since the fifth of November to this present November the twelfth. Likewise, a copy of Prince Roberts Warrants from his Majesties Army in the countryes about for a contribution of mony, and cloth towards the maintenance of his army. London: printed by Luke Norton, 1642. ESTC No. R17128. Grub Street ID 65574.
  • Waller, Edmund. To the Kings Most Excellent Majesty. E.W. gent. London: Printed by L. N[orton] for Beniamin Allen dwelling in Popes-head Alley, 1642. ESTC No. R5108. Grub Street ID 125582.
  • A letter from the Speaker of the House of Commons, to the gentry, freeholders and inhabitants of the county of Yorkshire, in ansvver to their protestation. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this be forthwith printed and published: H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. [London]: September 8. 1642. London, printed by L[uke]. N[orton]. and J[ohn]. F[ield]. for E. Husbands and J. Franck and are to be sold at their shops in the Middle-Temple, and next door to the Kings-head in Fleet-street, [1642]. ESTC No. R11514. Grub Street ID 59793.
  • Copley, Commisary. Lionel. A letter sent from a gentleman to Mr. Henry Martin Esquire, a Member of the House of Commons, from Worcester this 19. of Octob. 1642. who was imployed by his Exellence [sic] to deliver a letter to the Earle of Dorset, with the votes of both Houses of Parliament concernin a petition to be delivered to his Majestie. Shewing the desperate resolution of the cavalliers, who sweare they will neither give nor take quarter. Ordered by the Commons that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Elsing Cleric. Parl. D. Com. London: printed by L. Norton, for E, [sic] Husbands and Iohn Frank, and are to be sold next dore unto the Kings Head in Fleetstreete, anno Dom. MDCXLII. [1642]. ESTC No. R27917. Grub Street ID 111051.
  • Payne, Nicholas. A true relation of a brave exploit performed by Captain Richard Dawks, in taking of the Castle of Dover for the King and Parliament, and the safety of the whole kingdom, the quiet of the town of Dover, and all those parts of the country thereabouts, on the 21 of August, 1642. Which was never conquered or taken before, but by that worthy gent', Captain Rich: Dawks aforementioned. And set forth by Nicholas Payne, an inhabitant of Dover, for satisfaction of the whole kingdom: and by the consent of both the honourable Houses of Parliament: they have sent thither to b lieutenant of that castle, the noble and worthy knight, Sir Edward Boyse, one of the members of the House of Commons. London: printed by L. Norton and J. Field for C. A., Sept. 2. 1642. ESTC No. R10763. Grub Street ID 59105.
  • A declaration and resolvtion of the Lords and Commons in Parliament concerning His Majesties late Proclamation for the suppressing of the present Rebellion under the command of Robert Earl of Essex; and the gratious offer of His Majesties free pardon to him, and all such of his adherents, as shall within six dayes after the date thereof lay down their arms. Ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, that this declaration be forthwith printed and published. H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Comm. [London]: August 24. 1642. London, printed by L. N[orton]. and I. F[ield]. for E. Husbands and J. Franck, and are to be sold at their shops in the middle Temple, and the Kings-head in Fleetstreet, [1642]. ESTC No. R175080. Grub Street ID 68067.
  • Sampson, Lat. A diurnall of true proceedings of our armies at Sherbourne, since their first coming there, and their happy issues related. Shewing the goodnesse of God in preserving the courage of those that stand for King and Parliament against the cavalliers, and their adherents. Desired by many to be published, being the last true newes. And of the battell there fought. London: printed by Luke Norton for Benjamin Allen in Popes head Alley., Septemb. 14, 1642. ESTC No. R10493. Grub Street ID 58861.