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Philadelphia: Published by Johnson & Warner. Griggs & Dickinson, Printers, 1814. First American edition. Embellished with 8 fine woodcut engravings. 35 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Drab boards. Fine. First American edition. Embellished with 8 fine woodcut engravings. 35 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. A famous Uncle Moses Pollock remainder. Rosenbach 514; Welch 1381: not in Hamilton
VILLAGE ANNALS, CONTAINING AUSTERUS AND HUMANUS. A SYMPATHETIC TALE -
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VILLAGE ANNALS, CONTAINING AUSTERUS AND HUMANUS. A SYMPATHETIC TALE
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Philadelphia: Johnson & Warner | printed by Griggs & Dickinsons, 1814. Hard Cover. near Very Good binding. Small 12mo. [2]-35 pp., illus. First American edition. As issued, in original stiff decorative paper over boards. Spine has been repaired with transparent tape, otherwise only light wear to the covers; contents are generally clean.
Originally issued in London in 1808, this is the first American edition of this charming juvenile tale comparing the hard-heartedness of Austerus with the kindness and generosity of Humanus. With six full-page engravings in addition the frontispiece; additionally, a large wood-engraved device on the title and at the tail of the final page. One in-text cut of two boys ice-skating above the opening page of the text. The six full page wood-cuts are printed on leaves with blank versos. Shaw & Shoemaker 33546; Rosenbach 514; Welch 1381.
Originally issued in London in 1808, this is the first American edition of this charming juvenile tale comparing the hard-heartedness of Austerus with the kindness and generosity of Humanus. With six full-page engravings in addition the frontispiece; additionally, a large wood-engraved device on the title and at the tail of the final page. One in-text cut of two boys ice-skating above the opening page of the text. The six full page wood-cuts are printed on leaves with blank versos. Shaw & Shoemaker 33546; Rosenbach 514; Welch 1381.
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- Publisher Johnson & Warner | printed by Griggs & Dickinsons
- Place of Publication Philadelphia
- Date Published 1814
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