| Series |
Juvenile classicks ; 44-47
Juvenile classics ; 44-47. ^A756687
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| General note | "Rosamond, when we last saw her, in the days of 'The black bonnet,' 'The India cabinet,' and 'The microscope,' was about nine or ten years old. This sequel to her history comprises about three years, from ten to thirteen. Her biographer mentions this to prevent mistakes, and the ensure the advice, the entreaty, that this book may not be read at an earlier age."--To parents, v. 3, p. [3]-4, dated January 1821 and signed: M.E. [i.e., Maria Edgeworth]. |
| General note | Cover bears imprint address of 128 Washington St., Boston. Munroe and Francis began publishing at 128 Washington St. in 1824 or 1825. The address changes to Devonshire St. in the Boston directory for 1841. |
| General note | Two volumes in four. |
| General note | Vol. 2: 4, 69, [3], 59, [1] p., [6] leaves of plates; last page blank; v. 3: 4, [5], 4-77, [3], 73, [1] p., [6] leaves of plates; last page blank; v. 4: 4, 57, [3], 43, [1], 59, [1] p., [9] leaves of plates; last page blank. Vol. 1 and 3 with separate title pages. |
| General note | In printed boards with tan leather spine and corners. Each volume numbered on spine. |
| General note | Cover illustration signed by Alonzo Hartwell. Some wood-engravings signed by Abel Bowen. |
| General note | "Juvenile classicks [sic]. Munroe & Francis."--series title, upper cover. "Catalogue of the juvenile classics."--4 p. at front of each volume. Numbers 44-46. Cf. Catalogue. |
| General note | Includes parts I, II, III, IV and the sequel; originally published as complete in 2 volumes. |
| General note | Reproduction of the original from the American Antiquarian Society. |
