Notes |
Publication date tentative—probably between 1833 and 1839.
AAS notes:
Text is not the poem published under the title, My brother, in Mary Elliott's Grateful tributes (1819). Text of issue is designated as an "uncertain ascription to Mary Elliott" by Mary Elliott's bibliographer Marjorie Moon.
Mahlon Day was located at 374 Pearl St., New York, between 1833 and 1839.
In printed wrapper.
"Near Franklin-square, many books are, that instruct as well as amuse, you need not look long, altho' there's a throng before you will find one to choose."--advertisement in verse, title page.
"School books, for sale by M. Day."--advertisement, p. [4] of wrapper, one copy in hand.
Checklist of American imprints,
Moon, M. Children's books of Mary (Belson) Elliott,
Bradbury, R.C. Antique United States miniature books, 1690-1900,
Welsh, D.V. Bibliography of miniature books (1470-1965),
Catalogued
American Antiquarian Society copy A the gift of Ruth E. Adomeit, 1995; bears her bookplate. Inscribed: John J. Drake's [--].
American Antiquarian Society copy B lacks p. [1-2] of wrapper; has p. [3-4] intact of wallpaper wrapper. |
Suggestions and Comments for My Brother. A Poem.