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The New-England primer, or, An easy and pleasant guide to the art of reading : Adorn'd with cutts. : To which is added, the Assembly of Divines' catechism.

Other author/creatorWatts, Isaac, 1674-1748.
Other author/creatorWestminster Assembly (1643-1652). Shorter catechism.
Format Book and Microform
Publication InfoBoston : --Printed and sold by J. White, near Charles-River Bridge, [1795?]
Description64 unnumbered pages : illustrations, 1 portrait ; 11 cm (32mo)
Subject(s)
Uniform titleNew England primer.
Series Early American imprints. First series ; no. 29152
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 29152. ^A478749
General noteIncludes hymns by Isaac Watts, prayers, and verses for children.
General noteDated 1789 by Heartman, 1795 by Evans. The phrase "near the Charles-River Bridge" appears in White's publications for the years 1793-1795.
General noteTwo states noted, differing in page order of gathering C. In one state, p. [59] begins "Then let me love ... "; p. [62] begins "Now, Lord of all ... " In the other state, these pages are reversed.
General noteSignatures: [A]¹⁶ C¹⁶.
General noteFrontispiece portrait of George Washington.
References Evans 29152
References Heartman, C.F. New England primer, 403
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 29152).
Genre/formPrimers (Instructional books) 1795.
Genre/formCatechisms.
Genre/formJuvenile literature 1795.

Available Items

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Joyner NC Microfiche MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 29152 ✔ Available