A Little Pretty Pocket-Book Intended for the Instruction and Amusement of Little Master Tommy and Pretty Miss Polly

by Baseball

$250 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

Facsimile of the first Worcester edition issued by F. G. Melcher in celebration of the 200th anniversary of its first publication. Full-page frontispiece and illustrations after woodcuts in the text. 1 vols. 16mo. Crimson polished calf, spine gilt, t.e.g. Fine. Henderson, p. 7; Hamilton 115; Welch 778.2; Rosenbach 120 “One of the most influential and important books in the history of juvenile literature.” . Item #242401

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