The history of John Gilpin of Cheapside

a droll story. : And, the historical ballad, of The children in the wood

The history of John Gilpin of Cheapside
William Cowper, William Cowper
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The history of John Gilpin of Cheapside

a droll story. : And, the historical ballad, of The children in the wood

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English
Pages
52

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Table of Contents

The humorous history of John Gilpin, of Cheapside, London
True story of a mastiff
Three black crows
The coach and cart
True story of an elephant
The children in the wood: a ballad
Dishonesty punished
Wise sayings for the use of children.

Edition Notes

Caption title: The humorous history of John Gilpin, of Cheapside, London.

"Joseph Rakestraw, printer."--colophon, p. 52.

According to Welch, a complete copy has 11 metal-engraved plates. Pagination allows place for at least five plates. For a fuller description of collation irregularities, see Rosenbach.

Shaw & Shoemaker 12361

Welch, d'A.A. Amer. children's books, 248

Rosenbach, A.S.W. Children's books, 328

Microform version available in the Readex Early American Imprints series.

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Philadelphia
Series
Early American imprints -- no. 12361
Other Titles
Children in the wood (Ballad)

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Pagination
52 p.
Number of pages
52

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL61182579M
OCLC/WorldCat
40016374

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OL44818064W

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