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The history of little Goody Two-Shoes, otherwise called Mrs. Margery Two-Shoes : with the means by which she acquired her learning and wisdom, and in consequence thereof her estate : set forth at large for the benefit of those, who from a state of rags and care, and having shoes but half a pair, their fortune and their fame would fix, and gallop in a coach and six
The history of little Goody Two-Shoes, otherwise called Mrs. Margery Two-Shoes : with the means by which she acquired her learning and wisdom, and in consequence thereof her estate : set forth at large for the benefit of those, who from a state of rags and care, and having shoes but half a pair, their fortune and their fame would fix, and gallop in a coach and six
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The history of little Goody Two-Shoes, otherwise called Mrs. Margery Two-Shoes : with the means by which she acquired her learning and wisdom, and in consequence thereof her estate : set forth at large for the benefit of those, who from a state of rags and care, and having shoes but half a pair, their fortune and their fame would fix, and gallop in a coach and six

Date1803
Names
(author)
Alternate Title
  • History of Goody Two-Shoes
  • History of Mrs. Margery Two-Shoes
Format
Notes
Bound in Dutch flowery boards. Mrs. Margery is accused of being a witch. The frontispiece and 31 text illustrations, engraved on wood by Thomas Bewick, have been coloured, possibly by a child-owner. Variously ascribed to Oliver Goldsmith, Giles Jones, Griffith Jones and John Newbery.
Medium
DimensionsCover size: 10.5 cm x 8 cm (4 1/8 in. x 3 1/8 in.)
Extent
  • 84 pages : illustrations
Language
CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131039927132D
Catalogue Record for Print Bookhttps://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Ntt=1890042
The history of little Goody Two-Shoes, otherwise called Mrs. Margery Two-Shoes : with the means by which she acquired her learning and wisdom, and in consequence thereof her estate : set forth at large for the benefit of those, who from a state of rags and care, and having shoes but half a pair, their fortune and their fame would fix, and gallop in a coach and six ...
The history of little Goody Two-Shoes, otherwise called Mrs. Margery Two-Shoes : with the means by which she acquired her learning and wisdom, and in consequence thereof her estate : set forth at large for the benefit of those, who from a state of rags and care, and having shoes but half a pair, their fortune and their fame would fix, and gallop in a coach and six ...
Approximately 1775
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1793
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1804
Book cover; illustrations of green plants
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Mother Shipton's legacy, or, A favourite fortune-book : in which is given a pleasing interpretation of dreams : and a collection of prophetic verses, moral and entertaining
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1800
Book cover; brown with abstract pattern in light brown 
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