Edward Capell, son of the rector of Stanton in Suffolk, was born on June 11, 1713. He was educated at the grammar school of Bury St Edmunds and at Catharine Hall, Cambridge. In 1737 he became deputy-inspector of plays and in 1745 groom of the privy chamber; both appointments being due to the patronage of the Duke of Grafton. In 1760 he published his volume of ‘Prolusions.’ In 1768 appeared his edition of Shakespeare in ten volumes, dedicated to the grandson of his former patron. The commentary was not finally published till 1783. In the meanwhile Capell had died at his chambers in Brick Court in the Temple on February 24, 1781. He also published ‘Two Tables elucidating the Sounds of Letters’ in 1749 and ‘Reflections on the Originallity of Authours’ in 1766. The system on which the books have been catalogued will I think explain itself. Each work is entered under the author’s name whenever the ascription can be made with a reasonable degree of certainty, whether or not the name appears in the work itself. Otherwise books are entered under their titles, except in the case of those published under pseudonyms, which are treated as real names. Initials have not been allowed as headings. In all cases in which any possibility of doubt exists, cross references will be found in the index. With regard to information concerning printers, etc. I have only given notes in cases of particular interest. A list of printers and stationers will be found at the end. In one detail I have deliberately sacrificed consistency to expediency. I have, namely, in giving the names of authors of commendatory verses and the like, followed the original or modernised spelling as appeared more convenient in each individual case. Finally it is my pleasant duty to acknowledge the kind and valuable help I have throughout received from Mr Aldis Wright, at whose original suggestion the present work was undertaken. I also owe certain suggestions and corrections to my friend Mr A.W. Pollard of the British Museum, to whom the proofs were submitted. W. W. G. _November, 1903._ ERRATA. p. 1, l. 9. _for_ Blovnt _read_ Blount. p. 2, l. 16. _for_ Blovnt _read_ Blount. p. 49, l. 8. _for_ ₂T⁴ _read_ 2T⁴. l. 11. _for_ ‘adwertisement’ _read_ ‘aduertisement’. p. 67, l. 7. _for_ HORMANUS _read_ HORNANUS. p. 90, l. 1. _for_ Hvmphrey _read_ Humphrey. p. 111, l. 22. _for_ SALVIANUS, MASSILIENSIS _read_ SALVIANUS, _Massiliensis_. p. 114, l. 26. _for_ SAVIOLO, VICENTIO _read_ SAVIOLO, VINCENTIO. CAPELL’S SHAKESPEARIANA ADLINGTON, WILLIAM. The eleuen Bookes of the Golden Asse ... 1596. _See_ APULEIUS, Lucius. ALEXANDER, WILLIAM, _Earl of Stirling_. The Monarchicke Tragedies; Crœsus, Darius, The Alexandræan, Iulius Cæsar. Newly enlarged By William Alexander, Gentleman of the Princes priuie Chamber. Carmine dij superi placantur, carmine manes. _London Printed by Valentine Simmes for Ed: Blovnt._ 1607. 4^o. (7¼ × 5¼). R. 15.