• Tom Thumb's play-book , to teach children their letters as soon as they can speak. Being a new and pleasant method to allure little ones in the first principles of learning

Language:

• English

Creator:

• Thumb, Tom

Engraver:

• Waterman, John, 1728?-1777

Contributor:

• Sinclair Hamilton Collection of American Illustrated Books

Call number:

• Hamilton 50s
• Electronic Resource

Extent:

• 30, [2] p. : ill. ; 8 cm.

Format:

• Book

Description:

• Includes a Scripture catechism, graces, and prayers.
• Woodcuts attributed to J. Waterman by J.E. Alden.

Publisher:

• Providence : Printed and sold by John Waterman, at the new printing-office, at the paper-mill., 1768.

Subject:

• Primers—1500-1800
• Alphabet books
• Catechisms—18th century
• Prayer-books

Date:

• 1768

References:

• Welch, d'A.A. Amer. children's books, 1318.2
• Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 402
• Hamilton, S. American book illustrators (1968 ed.), no. 50

Author:

• Thumb, Tom

Range label:

• Logical

Binding note:

• Original paper wrappers; in 20th century slip case.

Location:

• GAX Hamilton 50s
• GAX Electronic Resource
• ELF1 Hamilton 50s
• ELF1 Electronic Resource

Edm rights:

• No Known Copyright

View in catalog:

• https://catalog.princeton.edu/catalog/9939596263506421

Identifier:

• ark:/88435/s4655m17x

Available online:

• Digital content