Publisher

The publisher of this edition was William Ponsonby or Ponsonbie as is noted on the title page.  Mr. Ponsonby is remembered primarily for his publication of Edmund Spenser’s works but he also published works by John Alnay, “Praise and Dispraise for Women”, a few translations by the Countess of Pembrooke and the 1^st edition of Sidney’s “Apologie for Poetrie” which was compiled by Sidney’s sister (Stephen, 1896, p.88).  Mr. Ponsonby had his shop in London, England until his death in 1604.