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Pictures for the nursery : on general, scripture, and missionary subjects
Pictures for the nursery : on general, scripture, and missionary subjects
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Pictures for the nursery : on general, scripture, and missionary subjects

Date1855
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Pictures for the nursery : on general, scripture, and missionary subjects. Pictorial front cover printed in red and black, drawn by Luke Limner (i.e. John Leighton), engraved by H. Leighton. Publisher's advertisements on outer back cover. Two or four hand-coloured engravings are on every leaf.
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Illustrated books
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CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number37131009542556D
Curious thoughts on the history of man : chiefly abridged or selected from the celebrated works of Lord Kaimes, Lord Monboddo, Dr. Dunbar, and the immortal Montesquieu : replete with useful and entertaining instruction on a variety of important and popular subjects : viz. Population, Language, Manners, Property, Love, Matrimony, Polygamy, Marriage-ceremonies, Commerce, Government, Patriotism, Agriculture, Peace and war, Taxes, Music, Gaming, Luxury, &c. : designed to promote a spirit of enquiry in the British youth of both sexes: and to make the philosophy, as well as history of the human species, familiar to ordinary capacities
Curious thoughts on the history of man : chiefly abridged or selected from the celebrated works of Lord Kaimes, Lord Monboddo, Dr. Dunbar, and the immortal Montesquieu : replete with useful and entertaining instruction on a variety of important and popular subjects : viz. Population, Language, Manners, Property, Love, Matrimony, Polygamy, Marriage-ceremonies, Commerce, Government, Patriotism, Agriculture, Peace and war, Taxes, Music, Gaming, Luxury, &c. : designed to promote a spirit of enquiry in the British youth of both sexes: and to make the philosophy, as well as history of the human species, familiar to ordinary capacities
Adams, John, 1750?-1814
1789
Round the world
Round the world
Blackie & Son
1905
Friends & playmates
Friends & playmates
George Routledge and Sons
1888
Our darlings : at home, in town, at the sea-side, in the country, at play
Our darlings : at home, in town, at the sea-side, in the country, at play
E. Plon, Nourrit and Co
1890
The children's picture gallery
The children's picture gallery
Bonheur, Rosa, 1822-1899
1865
Children of the Empire
Children of the Empire
Shirley, Edward
1901
Le miroir des graces, ou, L'art de combiner l'elegance, la modestie, la simplicité et l'economie dans l'habillement ; avis utiles adressés aux femmes sur la conservation de leur santé et de leur beauté, sur l'agrément des manières et le bon ton dans la société
Le miroir des graces, ou, L'art de combiner l'elegance, la modestie, la simplicité et l'economie dans l'habillement ; avis utiles adressés aux femmes sur la conservation de leur santé et de leur beauté, sur l'agrément des manières et le bon ton dans la société
A. and W. Galignani (Firm)
1811
The little traveller, or, Customs and costumes of all nations
The little traveller, or, Customs and costumes of all nations
James March
1847
The costume, manners, and peculiarities of different inhabitants of the globe : calculated to instruct and amuse the little folks of all countries
The costume, manners, and peculiarities of different inhabitants of the globe : calculated to instruct and amuse the little folks of all countries
Harris, John, 1756-1846
1831
A peep at the world, and a picture of some of its inhabitants
A peep at the world, and a picture of some of its inhabitants
Dean & Son
1847
Aunt Affable's account of Uncle Sam's travels
Aunt Affable's account of Uncle Sam's travels
Dean & Co.
1843
Voyages d'un philosophe, ou, Observations sur les moeurs & les arts des peuples de l'Afrique, de l'Asie et de l'Amerique
Voyages d'un philosophe, ou, Observations sur les moeurs & les arts des peuples de l'Afrique, de l'Asie et de l'Amerique
Poivre, Pierre, 1719-1786
1768