The Prussian Vase; or The History of Sophia Mansfeld. By Maria Edgeworth.

ID 17318
Title The Prussian Vase; or The History of Sophia Mansfeld. By Maria Edgeworth.
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Signed Author By Maria Edgeworth.
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Self-published No
Volumes 1
Pagination 103, [1]
Date of Publication 1812
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Imprint Published by Bennett & Walton, no. 31, Market Street.
Colophon John Bouvier printer, Bellavista, Hamilton-ville.
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Location of Printing Philadelphia US
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Length (cm) 14
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Notes Publication date tentative—1811 or 1812.
AAS notes:
"The Prussian vase is a lesson against imprudence ... and an eulogium upon our inestimable trial by jury. This tale is designed principally for young gentlemen who are intended for the bar." Cf. Edgeworth, Maria. Moral tales, Philadelphia, 1810, p. 7.
Cover imprint varies: Philadelphia: Published by Bennett & Walton, no. 31, Market Street. 1812.
Shaw make no mention of the cover date of 1812. While it is possible that an 1811 issue exists, no copy is known.
Last page blank.
"Forgive and forget."--p. [72]-103. First published London, 1800, in: Edgeworth, Maria. Parent's assistant; or, Stories for children.
"Bennett & Walton, no. 31, Market Street, Philadelphia: have just published, and offer for sale ... "--p. [4] of cover.
Shaw, R.R. American bibliography,
Welch, D.A. Bibliography of American children's books printed prior to 1821,
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American Antiquarian Society copy gathering A misfolded; pages appear in the order: [1]-8, 13-16, 9-12, 17-24. Inscribed: 1815, Edinburgh, Saratoga [i.e., Edinburgh, Saratoga County, New York].
Hand-Verified No
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Edgeworth, Maria. The Prussian Vase; or The History of Sophia Mansfeld. By Maria Edgeworth.The Women's Print History Project, 2019, title ID 17318, https://womensprinthistoryproject.com/title/17318. Accessed 2024-05-01.

Edgeworth, Maria. The Prussian Vase; or The History of Sophia Mansfeld. By Maria Edgeworth. Philadelphia: Bennett & Walton, 1812. 

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