----------------- HES POSTING ----------------- Some perspective on Thomas Smith and his influence might be gleaned by looking at entries in the National Union Catalogue for this author. I took a quick look at the NUC and found 2 or 3 pages of entries for a Sir Thomas Smith, 1513-77, who I presume may be the author in question. My quick glance indicated editions of his works published in the 16th and 17th century and then something of a hiatus until late 19th and early 20th centuries. An edition was listed published circa 1908 by Cambridge U. Press with an intro by F.W. Maitland. A quick check in the Goldsmith's Kress catalogue also turned up an entry for a 1581 publication of his -- this may be the one in question, if I recall. So apparently, Smith was of sufficient subsequent interest to make his way into Herbert Foxwell's holdings. David Mitch University of Maryland Baltimore County ------------ FOOTER TO HES POSTING ------------ For information, send the message "info HES" to [log in to unmask]