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John 

 

 

 

 

The progress of man and society 

illustrated by upwards of one hundred and twenty cuts. Opening the eyes, and unfolding the mind of youth gradually. 

by the Rev. Dr. Trusler, Author of Hogarth Moralized, Proverbs Exemplified, &c. &c  

 

 

 

 

London 

printed for the author, John Trusler, at the Literary-Press, No. 62, Wardour-Street Soho Entered at Stationers Hall July 

1791 

 

 

[4],iii,v,264p. 

ill. 

 

17cm. 

 

Pease Collection 

55 

"The idea of this work, is taken from the Orbis pictus of Commenius... [This] book, though written for a child of nine, may be given to children of six years of age..."--preface. - The woodcuts by John Bewick. - Added title-page with vignette; vignette with crest on verso of added t.p. - Includes preface, index. - Price from imprint: Price 5s. Bound. - ESTC T13211; Tattersfield JB51. - 12mo. 

 

 

Pease copy has the bookplate of John Bewick (1760-1795); MS. inscription on half-title: "Thos. Bewick Newcastle", and MS. inscription on front pastedown: "Purchased of Miss Bewick". MS. note in the hand of Jane Bewick on titlepage: "The cuts designed and engraved on wood by John Bewick". - Flyleaf has pencil sketch of a man's profile. - Bound in morocco by Waters, Newcastle. 

 

 

 

 

 

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