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The selector : being a new and chaste collection of visions, tales, and allegories, calculated for the amusement and instruction of the rising generation
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The selector : being a new and chaste collection of visions, tales, and allegories, calculated for the amusement and instruction of the rising generation

Date1797
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FormatBook
Notes
The frontispiece is engraved on copper by Isaac Taylor after Richard Corbould.
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    Medium
    Hardcover books
    DimensionsCover size: 17.8 cm x 10.8 cm (7 in. x 4 1/4 in.)
    Language
      ProvenanceGift of Edgar Osborne in memory of Mabel Osborne
      CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object Number37131048637599D
      Catalogue Record for Print Book https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Ntt=2314403
      Mental amusement, or, The juvenile moralist : consisting of moral essays, allegories, and tales, interspersed with poetical pieces : calculated for the use of private families and public schools
      Mental amusement, or, The juvenile moralist : consisting of moral essays, allegories, and tales, interspersed with poetical pieces : calculated for the use of private families and public schools
      G. Sael. No. 192, Strand
      1798
      Mental amusement, or, The juvenile moralist : consisting of moral essays, allegories, and tales, interspersed with poetical pieces calculated for the use of private families and public schools
      Mental amusement, or, The juvenile moralist : consisting of moral essays, allegories, and tales, interspersed with poetical pieces calculated for the use of private families and public schools
      G. Sael
      1798
      Tales of the hermitage : written for the instruction and amusement of the rising generation.
      Tales of the hermitage : written for the instruction and amusement of the rising generation.
      Pilkington, Mrs. (Mary), 1766-1839
      1798
      Fairy tales, and allegories in verse : for young people
      Fairy tales, and allegories in verse : for young people
      Hamilton, Adams, & Co.
      1860
      Fifty-two fairy tales : wonder stories, legends, visions and fables : from German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Oriental, classical, ancient and modern sources
      Fifty-two fairy tales : wonder stories, legends, visions and fables : from German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Oriental, classical, ancient and modern sources
      Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers)
      1892
      Anecdotes of a little family : interspersed with fables, stories, and allegories, illustrated with suitable morals for children of different ages, and both sexes : embellished with cuts
      Anecdotes of a little family : interspersed with fables, stories, and allegories, illustrated with suitable morals for children of different ages, and both sexes : embellished with cuts
      Newbery, E. (Elizabeth), 1746-1821
      1789
      Choice tales : consisting of an elegant collection of delightful little pieces for the instruction and amusement of young persons
      Choice tales : consisting of an elegant collection of delightful little pieces for the instruction and amusement of young persons
      Vernor and Hood
      1799
      Visions in verse : for the entertainment and instruction of younger mindsThe third edition
      Visions in verse : for the entertainment and instruction of younger mindsThe third edition
      Cooper, Mary, -1761
      1752
      Visions in verse : for the entertainment and instruction of younger minds
      Visions in verse : for the entertainment and instruction of younger minds
      Cooper, Mary, -1761
      1751
      Visions in verse : for the entertainment and instruction of younger minds
      Visions in verse : for the entertainment and instruction of younger minds
      Cotton, Nathaniel, 1705-1788
      1767
      Visions in verse : for the entertainment and instruction of younger minds
      Visions in verse : for the entertainment and instruction of younger minds
      Cotton, Nathaniel, 1705-1788
      1760
      Visions in verse : for the entertainment and instruction of younger minds
      Visions in verse : for the entertainment and instruction of younger minds
      Cotton, Nathaniel, 1705-1788
      1755