Be merry and [wise], or, The cream of the jests, and the marrow of maxims, for the conduct of life : published for the use of all good little boys and girls / by Tommy Trapwit, Esq. ; adorned with cuts ; [Three lines from Grotius].

Author
Trapwit, Tommy [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
The first Worcester edition.
Published/​Created
Worcester, (Mass.) : Printed by Isaiah Thomas, 1786.
Description
vi, 7-128 p. : ill. ; 11 cm.

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    Binding note
    Original boards decorated with woodcuts which are largely obliterated from usage.
    References
    • Rosenbach, A.S.W. Children's books, 106
    • Welch, d'A.A. Amer. children's books, 1331.2
    • Hamilton, S. Amer. book illustrators (1968 ed.), no. 107
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    Also available in an electronic version.
    Other title(s)
    • Cream of the jests
    • Marrow of maxims
    OCLC
    53199152
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