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The pleasing companion

Date1790
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The pleasing companion : a collection of fairy tales, calculated to improve the heart : the whole forming a system of moral precepts and examples for the conduct of youth through life : containing Princess Hebe & Anguiletta, Graciosa and Percinet, Story of Finetta, Princess Carpilona, Story of the white cat, Yellow dwarf, Pigeon and dove, Young and Handsome : ornamented with elegant cuts. ''Directions for placing the cuts'': t.p. verso. Copper-engraved plates. Frontispiece is signed ''Dodd delt.'' and ''Angus Sculp.'' Signatures: [A]2 B-N12. Undated. Date from BLC.
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    Medium
    Illustrated books
    Dimensions288 p.
    Language
      CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object Number37131009537465D
      Youth's pleasing companion : consisting of selections from various celebrated authors
      Youth's pleasing companion : consisting of selections from various celebrated authors
      R. Harrild
      1814
      The young gentleman & lady's instructor, or, New reader and speaker : being a choice collection of pieces in poetry and prose, designed as a pleasing and useful companion to young persons in general
      The young gentleman & lady's instructor, or, New reader and speaker : being a choice collection of pieces in poetry and prose, designed as a pleasing and useful companion to young persons in general
      Baxter, John, 1781-1858
      1809
      The line of tepees, the traditional house of the Plains Indians, in this case they Stoney tribe, make a pleasing sight at the foot of an Alberta mount(...)
      The line of tepees, the traditional house of the Plains Indians, in this case they Stoney tribe, make a pleasing sight at the foot of an Alberta mount(...)
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      10/23/1948
      The Lilliputian letter-writer : containing a variety of pleasing and interesting epistles from young people to each other, and to their parents and friends
      The Lilliputian letter-writer : containing a variety of pleasing and interesting epistles from young people to each other, and to their parents and friends
      Newbery, E. (Elizabeth), 1746-1821
      1821
      The pleasing instructor
      The pleasing instructor
      Davis, J. (John), active 1822-1842
      1822
      The amusing instructor, or, Tales and fables in prose and verse, for the improvement of youth : with useful and pleasing remarks on different branches of science ... : adorned with cuts
      The amusing instructor, or, Tales and fables in prose and verse, for the improvement of youth : with useful and pleasing remarks on different branches of science ... : adorned with cuts
      F. Newbery
      1777
      The child's botany : containing much pleasing and instructive information concerning the properties, habits, & classification of British and foreign plants, expressed in a style adapted to the understandings of young persons : with plates
      The child's botany : containing much pleasing and instructive information concerning the properties, habits, & classification of British and foreign plants, expressed in a style adapted to the understandings of young persons : with plates
      Davidson
      1835
      The pleasing story of Cinderella, or, The little glass slipper
      The pleasing story of Cinderella, or, The little glass slipper
      R. Carr
      1804
      Cousin Honey-comb's pleasing & popular rhymes for the nursery
      Cousin Honey-comb's pleasing & popular rhymes for the nursery
      Dean & Son
      1855
      Mother Shipton's legacy, or, A favourite fortune-book : in which is given a pleasing interpretation of dreams : and a collection of prophetic verses, moral and entertaining
      Mother Shipton's legacy, or, A favourite fortune-book : in which is given a pleasing interpretation of dreams : and a collection of prophetic verses, moral and entertaining
      Unknown
      1806
      The pleasing history of Edwd. Poole : a present from the Sunday school
      The pleasing history of Edwd. Poole : a present from the Sunday school
      J. & C. Evans
      1825
      The faithful dog : a pleasing tale
      The faithful dog : a pleasing tale
      Brandard, T.
      1820