Dowland, Second booke of songs, 1600 (A2r)

Dowland’s dedicatory letter to the Countess of Bedford follows a layout that mirrors manuscript letters; note that his signature is set in a lowly and humble position at the bottom of the page.

Dowland's dedicatory letter to the Countess of Bedford follows a layout that mirrors manuscript letters; note that his signature is set in a lowly and humble position at the bottom of the page.

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John Dowland, The second booke of songs. London: Thomas Este for George Eastland. (sig. A2r)

Boston Public Library, G.400.51 FOLIO (public domain)

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