The History and adventures of Little William, a companion to Little Eliza; :
illustrated with a series of elegant figures. ; [Twelve lines of verse, preceded by caption: William at home with his parents].

Description

Related Names

Charles, William, 1776-1820, publisher.
Charles, William, 1776-1820, engraver.
Bioren, John, 1773-1835, printer.

Language(s)

English

Published

Philadelphia: : Printed and sold by William Charles, and may be had of all the booksellers. J. Bioren, printer., 1815.

Subjects

Shepherds > Shepherds / Juvenile poetry.
Seafaring life > Seafaring life / Juvenile poetry.
Runaway children > Runaway children / Juvenile poetry.
Occupations > Occupations / Juvenile poetry.
Boys > Boys / Juvenile poetry.
Picture books for children.
Children's poetry.

Note

Metal-engraved illustrations are presumably by William Charles. Cf. Weiss, Harry B. William Charles, early caricaturist, engraver and publisher of children's books, New York, 1932, p. 8.
Cover title and imprint vary: The history and adventures of Little William companion to Little Eliza. Illustrated with a series of figures. Philadelphia: Published and sold wholesale by Wm. Charles and may be had of all the booksellers. Price, plain, 16 3-4 cents--colored, 25 cents. 1814.
"Of Wm. Charles, may also be had, recently published ..."--advertisement, back cover.

Physical Description

[8] p., [8] leaves of plates : ill. ; 13 cm.

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