Apr 14, 2005 - Sale 2038

Sale 2038 - Lot 90

Unsold
Estimate: $ 200 - $ 300
[SHERWOOD, MARY MARTHA.] The History of Little Henry and His Bearer. Third American Edition. 12mo, original sewn printed wrappers, lacking spine. Printed by Croswell & Son. Catskill: Nathan Elliot, 1818

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Stated third, but likely a slightly later printing of the 19 editions that appeared through 1820. The enormously popular tale of young Henry who champions the teachings of Christianity and becomes a missionary was translated into several languages. Rosenbach 571; Welch 1196.6.