The history of John Gilpin of Cheapside
Subtitle: a droll story. : And, the historical ballad, of The children in the wood
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 12361
Publisher: Published by Jacob Johnson, no. 147 High St.
Published: 1807
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 52
Subjects: Children's poetry; Horses; Juvenile poetry; Juvenile Wit and humor; Gossip; Orphans; Brothers and sisters; Uncles; Infanticide
Other titles: Children in the wood (Ballad)
Work titles: John Gilpin
Notes: Caption title: The humorous history of John Gilpin, of Cheapside, London.

"Joseph Rakestraw, printer."--colophon, p. 52.

According to Welch, a complete copy has 11 metal-engraved plates. Pagination allows place for at least five plates. For a fuller description of collation irregularities, see Rosenbach.

Shaw & Shoemaker 12361

Welch, d'A.A. Amer. children's books, 248

Rosenbach, A.S.W. Children's books, 328

Microform version available in the Readex Early American Imprints series.
Table of contents: title: The humorous history of John Gilpin, of Cheapside, London; title: True story of a mastiff; title: Three black crows; title: The coach and cart; title: True story of an elephant; title: The children in the wood: a ballad; title: Dishonesty punished; title: Wise sayings for the use of children.