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The boy's friend, or, The maxims of a cheerful old man
The boy's friend, or, The maxims of a cheerful old man
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The boy's friend, or, The maxims of a cheerful old man

Date1837
Names
(publisher)
Alternate Title
  • Maxims of a cheerful old man
Format
Medium
Dimensions14 x 10 cm
Extent
  • 14 x 10 cm
Language
ProvenanceGift of Beth Budd Bentley
CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131048630503D
Dewey NumberBI OLD
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Book cover; green with indented decorations
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The boy's week-day book.
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1836
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