The History and adventures of Little William, a companion to Little Eliza
Subtitle: illustrated with a series of elegant figures. ; [Twelve lines of verse, preceded by caption: William at home with his parents]
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 34904
Publisher: Printed and sold by William Charles, and may be had of all the booksellers. J. Bioren, printer.
Published: 1815
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Subjects: Children's poetry; Picture books for children; Boys; Juvenile poetry; Runaway children; Seafaring life; Shepherds; Child singers; Occupations
Notes: Cover title and imprint vary: The history and adventures of Little William companion to Little Eliza. Illustrated with a series of figures. Philadelphia: Published and sold wholesale by Wm. Charles and may be had of all the booksellers. Price, plain, 16 3-4 cents--colored, 25 cents. 1814.

Metal-engraved illustrations are presumably by William Charles. Cf. Weiss, Harry B. William Charles, early caricaturist, engraver and publisher of children's books, New York, 1932, p. 8.

"Of Wm. Charles, may also be had, recently published ..."--advertisement, back cover.

Shaw & Shoemaker 34904

Welch, d'A.A. Amer. children's books, 518.2 copy A

Rosenbach, A.S.W. Children's books, 523

Microform version available in the Readex Early American Imprints series.