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Nurse Truelove's Newyear's gift; or The book of books for children : Adorned with cuts. : And designed for a present to every little boy who would become a great man, and ride upon a fine horse, and to every little girl who would become a fine woman and ride in a governor's gilt coach. But let us turn over the leaf and see more of the matter.

Author/creator Truelove (Nurse)
Format Book and Microform
EditionThird Worcester edition.
Publication InfoPrinted at Worcester, Massachusetts : By Isaiah Thomas, Jun. sold wholesale and retail by him, 1800.
Description60 [i.e., 62], 2 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 10 cm (16mo)
Series Early American imprints. First series ; no. 49126
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 49126. ^A478749
Contents The history of Miss Polly Friendly -- A little tale. The benefit of being good -- The merry haymakers: or, The innocent pleasures of a country life -- An alphabet of lessons for youth -- A catechism -- History of Mrs. Williams and her plumb cake; with a word or two concerning precedency & trade -- Questions -- Honesty rewarded -- Riddles.
General noteSignatures: [A]⁸ B-D⁸ ([A]1 recto blank, D8 blank).
General noteError in paging: p. 62 misnumbered 60.
References Bristol B11098
References Shipton & Mooney 49126
References Welch, d'A.A. Amer. children's books, 955.7
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 49126).
Genre/formJuvenile literature 1800.
Genre/formAlphabets (Primers) 1800.
Genre/formCatechisms.

Available Items

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Joyner NC Microfiche MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 49126 ✔ Available