The First Publication of Astrophel and Stella Thomas Newman and the Stationers

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Published: Jul 4, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14434/tc.v16i1.36101

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Mark Bland

Abstract

This article is concerned with the publication history and printing of Astrophel and Stella. Building on the preceding article by John Pitcher, it explains why the standard account of Pollard and Ringler can not be sustained from a trade perspective. It outlines the career of Thomas Newman, reviews the trade records for the enforcement of the 1586 Star Chamber decree, examines what the infringement was and how it was resolved, and provides details about the organization of the printing, including how it arose that part of the text was omitted and that, significantly, there are two separate paper issues.

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Vol. 16 No. 1 (2023): Textual Cultures: Texts, Contexts, Interpretation
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New Perspectives on Sidney and the Stationers

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