The history of Tom Thumb.
Bibliographic Citation:
The history of Tom Thumb. Banbury [Oxfordshire] : Printed by J.G. Rusher, [1820?]
Alternative Title:
Tom Thumb. English.
Contributor:
Rusher, John Golby, 1784-1877. pbl
Publisher:
Printed by J.G. Rusher, [1820?]
Notes:
  • In verse.
  • Date from De Freitas, cited below.
  • First sentence: "Kind reader, your servant; Our hero is come To welcome your purchase:--All hail, to Tom Thumb!"
  • Includes 16 woodcuts.
  • Citations/References: De Freitas, L.J. Banbury chapbooks, p. 110
  • Citations/References: Osborne Coll. I, p. 45
  • Citations/References: Pearson, E. Banbury chap books, p. 36
  • Copy in McGill Library's Rare Books and Special Collections: Bound with 5 other chapbooks subsequent to publication, with binder's title: Banbury chapbooks. 15 hand-coloured woodcuts. Brown calf. Bound by Wood, London. Banbury Chapbooks - Pearson p pp.27,36,57. Osborne - p.45. St. Andrews N.B. Antique Show. July/83. $10.00 for the 6. Hobbyhorse Books. Ho Ho Kus, N.J. - 88 - $125.00 for just this one.
Physical Description:
text.chapbook.black and white, 10 x 7 cm.
Language:
English
Subject:
Tom Thumb (Tale) -- Juvenile literature.
Children's poetry, English.
Chapbooks -- Specimens.
Genre/Form:
Chapbooks -- England -- Banbury (Oxfordshire) -- 19th century.
Fairy tales -- England -- 19th century.
Chapbook Category:
Metrical Tales and Other Verse
Call Number:
PN970 R87 H57 1820 Rare Books/Special Collections - Sheila R. Bourke Collection
Digital Collection:
McGill Library's Chapbook Collection
Sponsor:
The McGill Library's Chapbook Collection was made possible through a generous donation from the Harold Crabtree Foundation.
Copyright:
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Link to this chapbook:
http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/chapbooks/fullrecord.php?ID=8314
Chapbook Identifier:
PN970_R87_H57_1820_003376618