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The new help to discourse: or Wit and mirth intermixt with more serious matter consisting of pleasant, philosophical, physical, historical, moral, and political, questions and answers. As also proverbs, epitaphs, epigrams, riddles, poesies, rules for behaviour, &c. : With several wonders and other varieties: particularly a concise history of all the kings of England, from the Norman Conquest down to King George. : Together with directions for the true knowledge of several matters concerning astronomy, holy-days, and husbandry, in a plain and easier method
Title
[The new help to discourse: or Wit and mirth intermixt with more serious matter [microform] : consisting of pleasant, philosophical, physical, historical, moral, and political, questions and answers. As also proverbs, epitaphs, epigrams, riddles, poesies, rules for behaviour, &c. : With several wonders and other varieties: particularly a concise history of all the kings of England, from the Norman Conquest down to King George. : Together with directions for the true knowledge of several matters concerning astronomy, holy-days, and husbandry, in a plain and easier method. / By W.W. gent.]
Edition
[The eighth edition, with many new additions]
Published
[Boston : Reprinted and sold by J. Franklin, 1722]
Physical Description
[6], 138 p. ; 15 cm. (8vo)
Notes
Attributed to William Winstanley by Evans.
The only known copy, held by the New York Public Library, lacks the title page and is otherwise imperfect. The title and edition statement are supplied from Evans, and are evidently taken from the eighth London edition of 1721.
Signatures: A-I⁸.
READEX NOTE: The frontispiece is reproduced from the eighth London edition.
Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 2408).
Format
Books / Microforms
Language
English
Added to Catalog
June 01, 2002
References
Evans, C. American bibliography, 2408
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United States Massachusetts Boston.
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