Metamorphosis; or, a Transformation of Pictures, with Poetical Explanations, for the Amusement of Young Persons.
by [SANDS, Benjamin]
- Used
- Condition
- Old ink signature lined out; later stitching at folds; age-toned with a few spots of foxing.
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York:: Sold by Samuel Wood and Sons,, 1816.. Early edition.. Old ink signature lined out; later stitching at folds; age-toned with a few spots of foxing. . About 6 x 15 inches, opened.. A single oblong sheet folded into quarters with four woodcut illustrations designed to "metamorphose" by lifting them to expose another picture. . Printed by J. Rakestraw, Philadelphia.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-180) and index.
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 72064
- Title
- Metamorphosis; or, a Transformation of Pictures, with Poetical Explanations, for the Amusement of Young Persons.
- Author
- [SANDS, Benjamin]
- Illustrator
- A single oblong sheet folded into quarters with four woodcut illustrations designed to "metamorphose" by lifting them
- Book Condition
- Used - Old ink signature lined out; later stitching at folds; age-toned with a few spots of foxing.
- Edition
- Early edition.
- Publisher
- Sold by Samuel Wood and Sons,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1816.
- Size
- About 6 x 15 inches, opened.
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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