Item Summary

Descriptive Information

Title
Tom Thumb's play-book , to teach children their letters as soon as they can speak. Being a new and pleasant method to allure little ones in the first principles of learning.
Call Number
Hamilton 50s
Identifier
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/s4655m17x
Publisher
Providence : Printed and sold by John Waterman, at the new printing-office, at the paper-mill., 1768.
Language
English
Date Created
1768
Extent
30, [2] p. : ill. ; 8 cm.
References
Welch, d'A.A. Amer. children's books, 1318.2
Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 402
Hamilton, S. American book illustrators (1968 ed.), no. 50
Rights Statement
No Known Copyright
Notes
Includes a Scripture catechism, graces, and prayers.
Woodcuts attributed to J. Waterman by J.E. Alden.
Binding Note
Original paper wrappers; in 20th century slip case.

Discovery Information

Subject
Readers (Primary)—1500-1800
Alphabet books
Catechisms—18th century
Prayer books

Physical Characteristics

File Count
37

Institutional Information

Collection
Selections from the Graphic Arts Collection
IIIF Manifest URL

https://figgy.princeton.edu/concern/scanned_resources/2a145192-4b15-4c8f-86ba-0fe0b146331e/manifest