Hieroglyphic Bible 1796 rare American juvenile puzzle rebus book A. Anderson

Hieroglyphic Bible 1796 rare American juvenile puzzle rebus book A. Anderson

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(Old Books, 18th Century Books, Children's Books, Illustrated puzzle & rebus Books, Religion, Christianity).Click here to view a short video presentation.Short video captures condition much better than photos. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a full understanding of the set.A New Hieroglyphic Bible for the Amusement & Instruction of Children...Published 1796, New York.144 pages. Text in English. Profusely illustrated throughout with small woodcuts by Alexander Anderson. 72 leaves, plus the frontis & title (74 printed leaves). Extremely early and quite rare 18th century American novelty juvenile, with an owners name (Alexander Folger) and date 1800 on front fly leaf Original wall paper covered boards, pictorial frontis, profusion of small woodcut vignettes rebus style. Book is 225 years old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.Binding paper rubbed and edge worn, spine neatly repaired in the past using an appropriate looking

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