The Sister's Gift, Or the Naughty Boy Reformed
London: F. E. Newbery, 1773. Wraps. Good. Item #24647
Printed by Francis Newbery, son of John Newbery after whom the Newbery Medal is named. The first and last pages are pastedowns.
According to Roscoe, J335, based on advertisements in other titles, this title was first printed in 1769 with reprints in 1777, 1786, 1793, and 1799. This edition of 1773 is not listed and is likely the second or third printing. All 18th century imprints are rare, with less than a dozen copies for all years in library listings.
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16mo. 31pp. Dutch paper wrappers in greens and reds, coarse cloth spine. Woodcut frontispiece, seven woodcuts in text. Some soil, especially on frontispiece, edgeworn. Only a good copy but probably as good as can be got.
Price: $3,500.00