Description: By An Influential Woman AuthorHYMNS FOR CHILDREN, IN PROSEBy Mrs. Anna Laetitia Barbauld[circa 1843]First edition thus, from New Haven published Babcock, of this illustrated collection of hymns by one of the most famous children's writers of the 19th century.Very good plus."The birds can warble, and the young lambs can bleat; but we can open our lips in His praise, we can speak of all His goodness." HYMNS FOR CHILDREN was "immensely influential in [its] time; [it] was reprinted throughout the nineteenth century... and [its] effect on nineteenth- and early twentieth-century middle-class people, who learned to read from them, is incalculable" (McCarthy, 196). We locate only one holding of this edition of HYMNS on OCLC; a rare copy of an important title.Read more: William McCarthy, "Mother of All Discourses: Anna Barbauld's LESSONS FOR CHILDREN," Princeton University Library Chronicle vol. 60. New Haven: S. Babcock, [circa 1843]. 3'' x 1.75''. Original blue pictorial wrappers, saddle-stitched. Three full-page woodcut illustrations. 8 pages. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 110 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: Barbauld, Mrs. [Anna Laetitia Barbauld
Publisher: S. Babcock
Year Printed: 1843
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
