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The first book of poetry : for the use of schools, intended as reading lessons for the younger classes

Title
The first book of poetry : for the use of schools, intended as reading lessons for the younger classes / by W.F. Mylius.
Author
Mylius, W. F. (William Frederick)
Publication
London : Printed for M.J. Godwin, at the Juvenile Library, 1811.

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TextPermit needed Pforz JUV-LIB (Mylius, W. F. First book of poetry)Schwarzman Building - Pforzheimer Collection Room 319
TextPermit needed Pforz JUV-LIB (Mylius, W. F. First book of poetry)Schwarzman Building - Pforzheimer Collection Room 319

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Additional Authors
  • M. J. Godwin and Co.
  • Richard Taylor and Co., printer
Description
xii, 176, pages, [2] leaves of plates : illustrations; 18 cm
Note
  • "With two engravings."
  • Publisher's ads, [4] p. at end.
  • Colophon: Printed by Richard Taylor and Co., Shoe Lane, London.
  • Twenty-two poems signed "Mrs. Leicester" are reprinted from Charles and Mary Lamb's Poetry for children. The poem "A birth-day thought" signed C. L. (Charles Lamb) was signed M. L. (Mary Lamb) in the first edition. Other contributors include Hannah More, Charlotte Smith and Mrs. Barbauld. See Osborne Collection, volume II, page 653.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Call Number
Pforz JUV-LIB (Mylius, W. F. First book of poetry)
LCCN
25006606
OCLC
13194902
Author
Mylius, W. F. (William Frederick), compiler.
Title
The first book of poetry : for the use of schools, intended as reading lessons for the younger classes / by W.F. Mylius.
Imprint
London : Printed for M.J. Godwin, at the Juvenile Library, 1811.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Local Note
Pforzheimer copy 1: Leaves I3-4 folded wrong so that pages 175-6 precede 173-4. -- Bound with four pages of publisher's advertisements. -- Original drab paper wrappers, untrimmed; in brown cloth drop-back box.
Pforzheimer copy 2: Bound with twelve pages of publisher's advertisements at end. -- Early ink ownership inscription on front pastedown (Francis Deane / Tewksbury / 1816); book label of J. O. Edwards. -- Contemporary sheep, gilt spine rules; in 20th century quarter brown morocco slipcase with gilt spine titling.
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Pforz JUV-LIB (Mylius, W. F. First book of poetry)
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