The history of a pin, as related by itself, interspersed with a variety of anecdotes, pointing out to the youth of both sexes, the superiority of a generous mind over one that is narrow and uncultivated. By the author of The brothers, a tale for children, &c.

ID 19892
Title The history of a pin, as related by itself, interspersed with a variety of anecdotes, pointing out to the youth of both sexes, the superiority of a generous mind over one that is narrow and uncultivated. By the author of The brothers, a tale for children, &c.
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Signed Author By the author of The brothers, a tale for children, &c.
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Volumes 1
Pagination 64
Date of Publication 1802
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Imprint Printed by Samuel Longcope, for Jacob Johnson, no. 31, High-Street. Philadelphia.
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Location of Printing Easton US
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Length (cm) 13
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Notes AAS Notes:
Attributed to Miss Smythies of Colchester by Welch.
Frontispiece of a woman artist signed: Ralph [i.e., William Ralph] sc.
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 frontispiece hand-colored, probably under the direction of the publisher. Frontispiece supplied from a copy once owned by d'Alté Welch. Inscribed: Rachel Marshall.
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Smythies, Susan. The history of a pin, as related by itself, interspersed with a variety of anecdotes, pointing out to the youth of both sexes, the superiority of a generous mind over one that is narrow and uncultivated. By the author of The brothers, a tale for children, &c.The Women's Print History Project, 2019, title ID 19892, https://womensprinthistoryproject.com/title/19892. Accessed 2024-12-22. 

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  year={1802},
  title={The history of a pin, as related by itself, interspersed with a variety of anecdotes, pointing out to the youth of both sexes, the superiority of a generous mind over one that is narrow and uncultivated. By the author of The brothers, a tale for children, &c.},
  publisher={Jacob Johnson},
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