Publications of W. L.

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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 for W. L.

  • Moseley, Edward. The tryal of Sir Edward Moseley, Bart. indicted at the King's-Bench-Bar, for committing a rape upon the body of Mrs. Anne Swinnerton: January 28. 1647. To which are added, the depositions against Mr. Clark, pastor of a Presbyterian congregation, at Lambeth, for committin fornication with the widow Coleman, of the said parish, anno 1708. London: printed by E[dward]. G[riffin]. for W.L. 1647. Reprinted by E. Curll, 1719. ESTC No. N13907. Grub Street ID 3804.

Author

  • L., W.. A certaine relation of the Earle of Ormonds nine dayes passages at his last going into the pale against the rebels. And also setting forth what prisoners he hath taken, and what Lords and gentlemen of the pale are come in and tendred themselves to his lordshipp. Likewise what townes he hath burnt, and what store of pillage hee sent and brought home with him. Latly sent from an honorable person in Dublin, to a worthy Irish gentleman now in England. London: printed for Iohn Franke, 1642. ESTC No. R14375. Grub Street ID 62402.
  • L., W.. The bramble berry: or, A briefe discourse touching participating in mixt assemblies at the sacrament of the Lords Supper, wherein is most full ... satisfaction given to every ... Christian, ... wherein is first principally discussed ... three maine questions following: I Whether the Congregationall assemblies in England be true churches of Jesus Christ, ... 2. Whether it be lawfull to participate at the sacrament of the Lords Supper among carnall and prophane men? 3. Whether the admitting of ungodly men ... be sufficient warrant for ministers to desist the publik administration of the sacrament, or for particular members to ... separate themselves? Secondarily, briefe ... answers given to all the principall places of Scripture alleadged to maintaine a separation from our church assemblies, ... set forth for the benefit of the tender conscience. By W. L. a ... carefull practitioner for the peace and welfare of the church and people of God. Printed at London: by Richard Cotes, 1643. ESTC No. R413. Grub Street ID 122956.
  • L., W.. The independants militarie entertainment. Or, certaine reasons and arguments why independants ought not only to be admitted into the army raised for defence of church and state, but also both by law of God, nature, and nations, are required to put their hands to the plough of the kingdome. Together with the answering of such grand objections as tend to the contrary. By W.L. Licensed, entered, and printed according to order. London: printed for Henry Overton, and are to be sold at his shop in Popes-head Alley, 1645. ESTC No. R200023. Grub Street ID 77574.
  • L., W.. Nevves from Turkie, or, A true relation of the passages of the right honourable Sir Tho. Bendish, baronet, Lord Ambassadour with the Grand Signieur at Constantinople, his entertainment and reception there. Also, a true discourse of the unjust proceedings of Sir Sackville Crow, former ambassadour there, against the English merchants, his contest with the present Lord Ambassadour, and Sir Sackviles imprisonment, and in his returne, his betraying the captain of the ship and some English merchants at Alicant in Spain, to the Inquisition; lastly his commitment to the Tower of London, where now he is. London: printed for H.B. at the Castle in Corn-Hill, 1648. ESTC No. R204897. Grub Street ID 81759.
  • L., W.. Nevves from Turkie, or, A true relation of the passages of the Right honourable Sir Tho. Bendish, baronet, Lord Ambassadour with the Grand Signieur at Constantinople, his entertainment and reception there. Also, a true discourse of the unjust proceedings of Sir Sackvile Crow, former ambassadour there, against the English merchants, his contest with the present Lord Ambassadour, and Sir Sackviles imprisonment, and in his returne, his wretched betraying the captain of the ship, and some English merchants, at Alicant in Spain, to the Inquisition; lastly his commitment to the Tower of London, where now he is. London: printed for Humphrey Blunden, and to be sold at his shop in Corn-Hill, next to the Castle Taverne, 1648. ESTC No. R105. Grub Street ID 58867.
  • L., W.. A letter from one of the persons under censure of Parliament, written upon the publishing of his Majesties late speech in the Vpper-House, with an answer thereunto. London: printed for William Shears, 1660. ESTC No. R207139. Grub Street ID 83560.
  • L., W.. King Charles vindicated, or The grand cheats of the nation discovered. With an abstract of 1 The Rumps extraordinary exactions, 2 Their large distributions of other mens estates. By W.L. a lover of his country·. London]: Printed, for Theodorus Microcosmus, 1660. ESTC No. R202782. Grub Street ID 79983.
  • L., W.. King William's welcome; or a congratulatory poem on His Majesty's happy arriva[l.] Together with the mutual comfort of King and subject, which is fully demonstrated ... the wise proceedings of the present Parlaiment in suppressing vice, associating and uniting the hearts o His Majesty's subjects. By W.L. Chaplain to one of His Majesty's ships. London: printed and sold by J. Bradford, in New-street, without Bishopsgate, near Hand Ally, [1692]. ESTC No. R229239. Grub Street ID 101771.
  • L., W.. A brief account of the most remarkable prodigies which happened at the birth, in the life, and at the death of our blessed saviour Jesus Christ. To which is added, a lively description of the person of Christ. Also, something concerning Agbarus, prince of the Edesseans; with his epistle to Christ; and Christ's letter in answer thereto. Collected out of the best historians, both divine and heathen. And illustrated with observations, both in verse and prose. By W. L. London]: Printed and sold by J. Bradford, in Jewen-street, near Crowder's-Well, 1696. ESTC No. R224607. Grub Street ID 98214.
  • L., W.. A letter from a commoner of England, to a member of the honourable H--- of C---. London: [s.n.], printed in the year 1705. ESTC No. T37780. Grub Street ID 267341.
  • L., W.. A pindarick ode on His Excellency John Duke of Marlborough, Prince of the Holy Empire, Marquis of Blandford, Earl of Marlborough; Baron Churchil of Sandridge, and Baron Churchil of Aumoth: Captain General of all Her Majesty's Forces, Master General of the Ordnance; One of the Lords of Her Majesty's most Honourable Privy Council, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter. Her Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the States General of the United Provinces, and General of the Confederate Armies. With a view of the three last glorious and memorable campaigns. London: printed, and sold by A. Baldwin in War-Wick-Lane, [1706?]. ESTC No. T173505. Grub Street ID 210756.
  • L., W.. The french Protestant schoolmaster's catechism, dedicated for the pious use, and instruction of his own, and several other Presbyterian schools, and Godly Families in that Place In opposition to Popish Socinians, Arminians, Antinomians, Anabaptists, and Quakers; and in particular, to the horrid Arians; whose Blasphemous Tenets, Hell is Spuing out this Day upon the most part of the Earth. By a minister of the Gospel. [Edinburgh?]: Printed, in the year, [1730]. ESTC No. T123725. Grub Street ID 174057.