Select proverbs of all nations: illustrated with notes and comments. To which is added, a summary of ancient pastimes, holidays and customs ...

by Thomas Fielding by John Wade

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New York: published by P. Covert, 1825. First American edition, 12mo, pp. xvi, 17 -216; contemporary quarter red roan over marbled boards; rubbed and worn but good and sound. Ownership signature on the upper cover of Wm. C. Hasbrouck, and in ink on the bottom edge Wm. H. Hasbrouck, both of whose names are on the front pastedown, and one of whom has written at the base of the title page There are other books of proverbs viz. Geo sic Ray's Proverbs in the

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