"First published in Paris in twenty-four monthly parts, beginning January 1, 1782. For this London edition, in order to co-ordinate publishing dates in London and Paris, the first two volumes bear the imprint date 1782, but contain three numbers with bi-monthly dates: 1 mai, 15 mai, and 1 juin, 1783."--Osborne collection of early children's books, p.232

"The volumes dated 1782 were printed by T. Spilsbury, and those dated 1783 by E. Cox (colophons). -- ESTC

Numbering is by year; 1782:no. 1-12 in 6 v.; 1783:no. 1-12 in 6 v

ESTC T107215

King Collection copy vol. 2, no. 3 has date "Mars, 1782", not 1 Juin 1783 as indicated in Osborne note above. Colophon is dated 1783

King Collection copy lacking v. 1, no. 1-2