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Chapbook ABC's

Book
1974 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Facsimile (reproduction) children's chapbooks. viii, 120 pages. 'Unabridged reprints of ... five chapbooks published in England between 1830 and 1870'
Contents: The picture alphabet for the amusement & instruction of boys and girls / by H.S. ; published by William Walker, Otley -- The golden pippen / published by Ryle and Co., London -- The silver penny for the amusement and instruction of good children / published by J. Kendrew, York. -- The picture alphabet / published by Thomas Richardson, Derby -- The galloping guide to the ABC / published by J.G. Rusher, Banbury.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleChapbook ABC's (published title)
Materials and techniques
Printed book with illustrated paper wrappers.
Brief description
Book, by Peter Stockham. Chapbook ABC's. Illustrated paperback binding designed by Edmund V. Gillon, Jr. New York: Dover publications, 1974. NAL pressmark: 861.AA.3374.
Physical description
Facsimile (reproduction) children's chapbooks. viii, 120 pages. 'Unabridged reprints of ... five chapbooks published in England between 1830 and 1870'
Contents: The picture alphabet for the amusement & instruction of boys and girls / by H.S. ; published by William Walker, Otley -- The golden pippen / published by Ryle and Co., London -- The silver penny for the amusement and instruction of good children / published by J. Kendrew, York. -- The picture alphabet / published by Thomas Richardson, Derby -- The galloping guide to the ABC / published by J.G. Rusher, Banbury.
Dimensions
  • Height: 149mm
  • Width: 114mm
  • Depth: 7mm
  • Weight: 86g
Credit line
Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier
Object history
Acquired by the Reniers from Jean Anthony in October 1975. Bookplate on inside upper cover reads: 'From the Library of Anne Renier and F.G. Renier'. Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier. Initialled in ink 'AR' (ie. Anne Renier) on inside lower cover.
Other number
861.AA.3374 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
Library number
38041802103242

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Record createdMarch 10, 2020
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