A new hieroglyphical Bible for the amusement & instruction of children : being a selection of the most useful lessons; and most interesting narratives (scripturally arranged) from Genesis to the Revelations : embellished with familiar figures & striking emblems neatly engraved. To the whole is added a sketch of the life of our Blessed Saviour, the holy apostles, &c., recommended by the Revd Rowland Hill, M. A
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A new hieroglyphical Bible for the amusement & instruction of children : being a selection of the most useful lessons; and most interesting narratives (scripturally arranged) from Genesis to the Revelations : embellished with familiar figures & striking emblems neatly engraved. To the whole is added a sketch of the life of our Blessed Saviour, the holy apostles, &c., recommended by the Revd Rowland Hill, M. A
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The instance A new hieroglyphical Bible for the amusement & instruction of children : being a selection of the most useful lessons; and most interesting narratives (scripturally arranged) from Genesis to the Revelations : embellished with familiar figures & striking emblems neatly engraved. To the whole is added a sketch of the life of our Blessed Saviour, the holy apostles, &c., recommended by the Revd Rowland Hill, M. A represents a material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in UCLA Library.
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- A new hieroglyphical Bible for the amusement & instruction of children : being a selection of the most useful lessons; and most interesting narratives (scripturally arranged) from Genesis to the Revelations : embellished with familiar figures & striking emblems neatly engraved. To the whole is added a sketch of the life of our Blessed Saviour, the holy apostles, &c., recommended by the Revd Rowland Hill, M. A
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- being a selection of the most useful lessons; and most interesting narratives (scripturally arranged) from Genesis to the Revelations : embellished with familiar figures & striking emblems neatly engraved. To the whole is added a sketch of the life of our Blessed Saviour, the holy apostles, &c.
- Statement of responsibility
- recommended by the Revd Rowland Hill, M. A
- Note
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- Approximate date from Rosenbach and Hamilton, both cited below. Welch cites date of ca. 1796
- First American edition; cf. Rosenbach
- Engraved frontispiece and title-page
- The commendation "To Mr. Thompson" is signed: R. Hill, Surry Chapel, May 12, 1794
- Poem "On the incomparable treasure of the Holy Scriptures" by Theodosius Beza: p. [4]
- Includes preface
- UCLA copy imperfect: part of folding frontispiece wanting.
- Cf. Gumuchian, 2986-2987
- Dimensions
- 15 cm.
- Extent
- [2], 144 p., [1] leaf of plates (folded)
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- Dutch floral paper over boards; paper mostly wanting. In green marbled case.
- Inscriptions dated April 22d 1801 on upper free endpaper and on p. 144 following text.
- Other physical details
- ill.
- Record ID
- 723620
- System control number
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- (OCoLC)30827330
- ucoclc30827330
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