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Infants delight. Marshall, Printed and sold by John. London. 1801.
Infants delight. Marshall, Printed and sold by John. London. 1801.
Infants delight. Marshall, Printed and sold by John. London. 1801.
Infants delight. Marshall, Printed and sold by John. London. 1801.
Infants delight. Marshall, Printed and sold by John. London. 1801.
Infants delight. Marshall, Printed and sold by John. London. 1801.
Infants delight. Marshall, Printed and sold by John. London. 1801.
Infants delight. Marshall, Printed and sold by John. London. 1801.
Infants delight. Marshall, Printed and sold by John. London. 1801.
Infants delight. Marshall, Printed and sold by John. London. 1801.
Infants delight. Marshall, Printed and sold by John. London. 1801.
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[2], 72, [2] pages (integral blanks included in pagination). 34 full-page woodcut illustrations including a children's roundabout, a little work woman (child labourer), a pastry shop, a peep-show, barrow woman, a poney (sic), a blind fidler (sic), and the cannon - mostly concerning children but with some rural adult occupations. Title-page engraved without apostrophe in "infants." Date of issue from engraved dates on lower border of illustrations, "Pubd. July 18, 1801 ..." Pages somewhat thumbed and age-toned. Several leaves with short closed tears. Some edges a little creased. Original cream endpapers. No inscriptions. 62 x 73 mm. Original paper-covered boards with original green printed  publisher's labels: 'Infant's delight' on the upper cover and 'Marshall' the publisher on the lower cover. Near contemporary crude repair with thread down the spine. Not in Bondy, nor Spielmann, nor Welsh. OCLC, 16927784. WorldCat locates 3 copies worldwide (Princeton, Arizona, and Indiana University Libraries). This title was revolutionary in the history of children's literature for their format and educational approach.