A New Hieroglyphical Bible for the Amusement & Instruction of Children.

Description:

A New Hieroglyphical Bible for the Amusement & Instruction of Children. Boston: for W. Norman, Book & Chartseller, [1794?]. 12mo in signatures of six, lacking text leaves G3 and G4; title page engraved, illustrated with woodcuts throughout, bound in a contemporary scabbard binding covered with the remnants of colored paper, lacking the back board, from the integrity of the original stab sewing, internal evidence suggests that the missing leaves were never present, toning, childish pencil marks, and other signs of use, 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.
Estimate $300-400

[pi]1, A-M6 (lacking G3 & G4)


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