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The adventures of the six princesses of Babylon, in their travels to the temple of virtue : an allegory : dedicated by permission, to her Royal Highness the Princess Mary.
The adventures of the six princesses of Babylon, in their travels to the temple of virtue : an allegory : dedicated by permission, to her Royal Highness the Princess Mary.
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The adventures of the six princesses of Babylon, in their travels to the temple of virtue : an allegory : dedicated by permission, to her Royal Highness the Princess Mary.

Date1785
Alternate Title
  • Six princesses of Babylon
Format
Notes

"A perusal of Spencer's Fairy Queen [sic]...first suggested to her mind the idea of personifying them in a more familiar language...as might give an early impression of virtue to young minds:" p. vii-viii. Copy 2 imperfect: half-title wanting. Copy 2: contains bookplate of Marjorie Moon. List of subscribers on p. ix-xxiv. The dedication is signed: Lucy Peacock. Lambeth, June, 1785.

DimensionsCover size: 24 cm x 18.2 cm (9 7/16 in. x 7 3/16 in.)
Extent
  • xxxi, 131 pages
Language
ProvenanceGift of Beth Budd Bentley.
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131048623300D