The New England primer, improved
Subtitle: for the more easy attaining the true reading of English. : To which is added The Episcopal and the Assembly of Divines' catechisms. : Embellished with cuts
Contributors: Episcopal Church; Westminster Assembly (1643-1652)
Publisher: Published by S. Babcock.
Published: 1840
Place of publication: New-Haven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 71
Subjects: Creeds; English Catechisms; Readers (Primary); Children's poetry; Episcopal Church
Work titles: New England primer
Notes: Includes poems, hymns, and prayers.

Sidney Babcock published in New Haven between 1826 and 1884. Title-page typography typical of that used in the 1840s.

"Dialogue between Christ, a youth and the Devil."--p. 60-68.

Rare Book (Plimpton) copy 1: Front cover and front matter to p. 4 wanting; publisher identified from advertisement on back cover. Cover is green.

Rare Book (Plimpton) copy 2: In orange cover.

Checklist of American imprints, 40-4899

Heartman, C.F. New England primer, 456

Gift; Frances Henne; 1985.

Stab-sewn, in printed wrapper, with publisher's advertisement on page [4] of wrapper.

Rare Book (HistChil) copy: In plain printed wrapper, repaired by a former owner with hand-stitching.