Hymns and songs of praise
Subtitle: for the use of children in general, and particularly for those of Sunday and other schools
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 48314
Publisher: Printed for J. Babcock & Son. Sidney's Press.
Published: 1819
Place of publication: New Haven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 36
Subjects: Children's poetry; Conduct of life; Juvenile poetry; Children; Religious life; Literacy; Sabbath; Animal welfare; Death; Religious aspects; Seasons
Other titles: Sunday school hymns.
Notes: Without music.

Cover title and imprint vary: Sunday school hymns. Published by J. Babcock & Son, booksellers, stationers and printers, adjoining the Post-Office, New-Haven. Sold by S. & W.R. Babcock, booksellers and stationers, Charleston, S.C.

The frontispiece, affixed to p. [2] of printed wrapper, varies from copy to copy, as does the cover illustration. Two of the three frontispieces in the three copies in hand are signed: A [i.e., Alexander Anderson].

"Pleasing reflections on the four seasons of the year."--p. 33-36, in verse.

"Books. School books every kind in common use. Books for children ... In boxes assorted, they are offered to booksellers ten per cent lower than they can be imported. Stationary--almost every article, that can be wanted in schools and academies. Sold wholesale and retail, by John Babcock & Son, Church-Street, New-Haven. Cash paid for rags."--advertisement, verso of title page.

"Books for children, ornamented with plates. Just published and for sale, by J. Babcock & Son. ..."--advertisement, back cover.

Shaw & Shoemaker 48314

Welch, d'A.A. Amer. children's books, 628.1

Microform version available in the Readex Early American Imprints series.