Leonard and Gertrude.

[Pestalozzi (Johann Heinrich)]

Leonard and Gertrude.

A popular story, written originally in German, translated into French, and now attempted in English, with the hope of its being useful to all classes of society.

Description: gathering E printed on a different paper stock, some damp-staining and browning, pp. [iv], 278, small 8vo, original purple embossed cloth, spine lettered in gilt, spine faded, inner hinges strained, slip-in case, ownership inscription on title of M.H. Eames, Grafton Public Library on fly-leaf

Publication Details: Philadelphia: Printed [by Robert Carr] for and sold by Joseph Groff, 1801

Notes: Rare. An abridged edition, translated by Sir John Legard, dedicated to William Wilberforce. The translation was first published in Bath in 1800 (ESTC T117390, BL only, Garside & Schöwerling 1810:59 - where this edition is mentioned).

Bibliography: (Early American imprints, Second series, no. 1141)

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Price: £1,500

Subject: Childrens

Published Date: 1801

Stock Number: 57605

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