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The First Book of Songs (title in Early Modern English: First Booke of Songes or Ayres) is a collection of songs by John Dowland which includes one instrumental piece. The book was published in London in 1597 and was reprinted four times during the composer's lifetime.
The first edition was printed by Peter Short. It contains a dedication to the Lord Chamberlain, Sir George Carey, Baron Hunsdon, and his wife Elizabeth, Lady Hunsdon (née Elizabeth Spencer).[1]
- ^ Beilin, Elaine (2004). Carey (Carew), Elizabeth, Lady Hunsdon (née Elizabeth Spencer; other married name Elizabeth Eure, Lady Eure) (1552–1618), literary patron. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 29 Oct. 2021 (subscription or UK public library membership required).