An Abridgement of the History of New-England, for the Use of Young Persons
by Adams, Hannah (1755-1831)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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About This Item
Printed By B. & J. Homans, And John West. A. Newell, Printer, Devonshire Street, Boston, 1805. First Edition. Hardback. Finely bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with a contrasting dark gilt-blocked label. Spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. An exceptional copy - scans and additional bibliographic detail on request. ; 185 pages; Subjects: New England--History--Juvenile literature. New England--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775--Juvenile literature. References; Shaw & Shoemaker 7830.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 55780
- Title
- An Abridgement of the History of New-England, for the Use of Young Persons
- Author
- Adams, Hannah (1755-1831)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed By B. & J. Homans, And John West. A. Newell, Printer, Devonshire Street, Boston
- Date Published
- 1805
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