Tom Thumb's folio, or, A new threepenny plaything, for little giants : to which is prefixed, an abstract of the life of Mr. Thumb, and an historical account of the wonderful deeds he performed : together with some anecdotes respecting Grumbo, the great giant.

Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Boston : Printed and sold by Samuel Hall, 1794.
Description
28, [4] p. : ill. ; 10 cm.

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Special Collections - Graphic Arts Collection Hamilton 155s Browse related items Reading Room Request

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    Notes
    Publisher's advertisements [3] p. following text.
    Binding note
    Original Dutch gilt, colored, paper wrappers.
    Provenance
    Inscribed "Betsey Meserve"--in ink, on t.p. verso.
    References
    • Welch, D.A. Amer. children's books, 1315.8.
    • Rosenbach, A.S.W. Children's books, 185.
    • Hamilton, S. Amer. book illustrators (1968 ed.), no. 155
    Other format(s)
    Also available in an electronic version.
    Other title(s)
    • Grumbo, the great giant.
    • Tom Thumb's folio.
    • New threepenny plaything, for little giants.
    OCLC
    19873370
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