first edition 143, [1]pp. 1 vols. 12mo
1786 · Portsmouth, New Hampshire
by Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Fourth Earl of
Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Printed by Melcher and Osborne, 1786. Fourth American edition of "Principles," but the first edition printed in America to contain both of these classic works of instructions for young women and men. The first American edition of Gregory's "A Father's Legacy" was published in New York in 1775, the first of "Principles" in 1778 in Philadelphia. The first edition of Trusler's work was published in 1775 and Gregory's work was first published in 1774. 143, [1]pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Quarter contemporary American calf and boards, probably publisher's binding. Fourth American edition of "Principles," but the first edition printed in America to contain both of these classic works of instructions for young women and men. The first American edition of Gregory's "A Father's Legacy" was published in New York in 1775, the first of "Principles" in 1778 in Philadelphia. The first edition of Trusler's work was published in 1775 and Gregory's work was first published in 1774. 143, [1]pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Colby Library Quarterly p. 252; Shipton and Mooney 20003
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