1612.  Johnson’s Ballad published in Crowne Garland of Goulden
     Roses, see ante, p. ix.

     1641?  Roxburghe Ballad ("London’s Glory"), see ante, p. xiv.

     1670?  Famous and Remarkable History by T. H., reprinted in this
     volume (see p. 1).

     1678.  Another edition with the same title as the above (see p. 1),
     but with the following imprint: 

     “London:  Printed by A. P. and T. H. for T. Vere and J. Wright, and
     are to be sold at their shops at the Angel without Newgate and at
     the Crown on Ludgate Hill. 1678.”

     There are a few alterations in spelling, &c. but otherwise it is
     the same as the earlier edition.

     1730.  The History of Sir Richard Whittington, thrice Lord Mayor of
     London.  Durham:  Printed and sold by I. Lane.

This is the earliest version of the common chap-book tale in the British Museum.  It is divided into chapters, and the headings of these chapters are given at p. xxx. of the present preface.  All the other chap-books that I have seen are more or less versions of this story, but one of the most complete is that printed in this Introduction (p. xxxii.) The book was printed in most of the chief towns, as Newcastle, Edinburgh, &c. but one of the most interesting editions is that printed at York and illustrated by Bewick:—­

The History of Whittington and his Cat; how from a poor country boy destitute of parents or relatives he attained great riches and was promoted to the high and honorable dignity of Lord Mayor of London.  York:  Printed by J. Kendrew, Colliergate.

     The frontispiece represents the stiff figure of a man in wig and
     gown of the time of Charles II., underneath which is printed—­

      “Sir Richard Whittington behold
      In mayor’s robes and chain of gold.”

     1808.  In the Antiquarian Repertory (vol. ii. pp. 343-346) there
     is a good account of Whittington.

1811.  The Life of Sir Richard Whittington, Knight, and four times Lord Mayor of London, in the reigns of Edward III.  Richard II. and Henry V. Compiled from authentic documents; and containing many important particulars respecting that illustrious man never before published:  intended to amuse, instruct, and stimulate the rising generation.  By the Author of “Memoirs of George Barnwell.”  Harlow:  Printed by B. Flower for M. Jones, No. 5, Newgate Street, London. 1811.  Small 8vo.

     1828.  The Life of Sir Richard Whittington, Knight, four times Lord
     Mayor of London.  London:  Published by Thomas North, 64, Paternoster
     Row. 1828. (Lysons.)

     1841.  The Life and Times of Dick Whittington:  an Historical
     Romance.  London:  Hugh Cuningham, St. Martin’s Place. 1841. 8vo.

     This is a novel written in imitation of Ainsworth, illustrated with
     plates in imitation of Cruikshank.