Men of Different Countries
by [Children's; New Zealand]
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
Cooperstown, NY: H. & E. Phinney, 1844. A charming illustrated children's chapbook, illustrations accompanying each description of men around the world including an Englishman, Indian, New Zealander, Tartar, Frenchman, Dutchman, an "Owyhyhean" (with a man and "dancing woman" derived from Cook); Laplander, etc. along with the Camel, Lion and Elephant ("Elephants love spirits and wine. In India, a liquor somewhat like gin, called arrack, is used; ... They will draw or push a great weight, if they are shown some arrack." 32mo, 31pp, engraved illustrated cover. Orig. yellow front over, back cover lacking. Waterstaining and some foxing throughout. Cover with some loss and has an early sewed repair at the spine. Each type is accompanied with a short description and an illustration. Checklist of American imprints,; 44-4186; OCLC: 11007179.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28226
- Title
- Men of Different Countries
- Author
- [Children's; New Zealand]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- H. & E. Phinney
- Place of Publication
- Cooperstown, NY
- Date Published
- 1844
- Bookseller catalogs
- HAWAII; CHILDRENS; NEW ZEALAND;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
Biblio member since 2009
Garrison, New York
About Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
Booksellers for over 40 years, members of prominent trade associations (ABAA, ILAB, ANZAAB, IMCOS, ANZMS, PBFA). We are located at Garrison NY, a stone's throw from the Metro North Hudson line train, just over 1 hr. from NYC on the banks of the Hudson River. Books, maps, prints & ephemera bought & sold.
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