The Progress of Man and Society.: Illustrated by Upwards of One Hundred and Twenty Cuts. Opening the Eyes, and Unfolding the Mind of Youth Gradually
by TRUSLER, John
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About This Item
London: Printed for the Author, 1791. First edition. Bewick. 12mo. Over 130 woodcut illustrations by John Bewick. [4], iii, v, 264 pp. Modern calf, covers with blind tooled panel of intersection diagonal fillets; light dampstaining to opening leaves, contemporary signature on half-title ("Alex C. Grant") First edition of this textbook on general knowledge for young readers, inspired by the Orbis Pictus of Comenius and illustrated with woodcuts by John Bewick.REFERENCE: Hugo 59 ("marvellously clever cuts")
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- Bull's Head Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 100937
- Title
- The Progress of Man and Society.
- Author
- TRUSLER, John
- Illustrator
- Bewick
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Printed for the Author
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1791
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