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The magic lantern, or, Amusing and instructive exhibitions for young people : with eleven coloured engravings
The magic lantern, or, Amusing and instructive exhibitions for young people : with eleven coloured engravings
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The magic lantern, or, Amusing and instructive exhibitions for young people : with eleven coloured engravings

Date1806
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Amusing and instructive exhibitions for young people
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"Printed by J. Adlard, Duke-street, West Smithfield." - final page. An account of ten evenings' entertainment by Mr. Manley for his three children and his nephew when he uses his magic lantern "which he has been so long making" to show figures on the wall while he recounts "the histories of all the little boys and girls he has painted". Author attribution and date from Marjorie Moon, cited below. Frontispiece dated: Mar. 4, 1806. With a 2-page list of works published by Tabart & Co at end.
DimensionsCover size: 17.5 cm x 11 cm (6 7/8 in. x 4 5/16 in.)
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Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131048603013D