A short introduction of grammar, generally to be vsed : compiled and set forth for the bringing vp of all those that intend to attain to the knowledge of the Latine tongue.Colet, John, 1467?-1519Lily, William, 1468?-1522Robertson, Thomas, fl. 1520-15611611"Brevissima Institutio, Sev Ratio Grammatices congnoscendæ ... 1611": leaves E8-Q8, with special title page (with royal arms on verso).A compilation of rules for Latin grammar, by William Lily, John Colet and Thomas Robertson, with many additions by later revisers; commonly called "Lily's grammar."Interleaved, with numerous manuscript additions in a contemporary hand, apparently Henry Vernon, whose name is inscribed on leaf facing the title page.Royal arms on verso of title page. Woodcut of the tree of knowledge on last page.Signatures: A-Q8 (A1 blank, except for signature-mark on recto).text