A new hieroglyphical Bible : for the amusement & instruction of children : being a selection of the most useful lessons and most interesting narratives (scripturally arranged) from Genesis to the Revelations / embellished with familiar figures & striking emblems, elegantly engraved ; to the whole is added a sketch of the life of our blessed Saviour, the holy apostles &c. ; recommended by the Revd. Rowland Hill, M.A.

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Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
New York : Printed for & published by the booksellers, 1796.
Description
144 p. : ill. ; 14 cm.

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Ill
Anderson, Alexander, 1775-1870 [Browse]
Notes
Engravings attributed to Alexander Anderson by Hamilton.
Binding note
Original boards, covered with Dutch gilt, embossed paper.
Provenance
Inscribed "Ruth Sheldon of Southampton ... December the 8th, 1796 ... "--in ink, on p. 2 of cover and "Ruth Sheldon, jun. her property, S. Hampton, April 13th 1801"--in ink, on first fly leaf recto. Also inscribed "Southampton, Abner Sheldon of Southampton ... " and a few lines of verse,--in ink, on last fly-leaf verso.
References
Hamilton, S. Amer. book illustrators (1968 ed.), no. 211
Other format(s)
Also available in an electronic version.
Other title(s)
Life of our Lord and Saviour
OCLC
589630711
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