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Author:

Barrington, Lois Hall.

Title:

My grandfather was a Yankee peddler / by Lois Hall Barrington.

Publisher:

John L. Boulette,

Copyright Date:

1962 ie. 1978

Description:

[10], 27, [1] pages ; 73 mm

Subject:

Peddlers--Connecticut--History.
Miniature books--Specimens.
Miniature books.
Peddlers.
Peddling.
Connecticut.
Miniature books (Printing)--United States--20th century.
History.
Specimens.

Other Authors:

Boulette, John L., printer. binder, printer.
Private Press of John L. Boulette

Notes:

" ... story taken from the Worcester Sunday Telegram -- Feature Parade Section."--Page [9] of prelim. "300 copies ... printed from hand set foundry type, and was hand sewed and bound" --page 27. "This book of the press was started in the spring of 1962, and is now finish [sic] this day, Feb. 25th. 1964"--Colophon. But see note pasted inside front cover: "And for over twelve years the printed pages were in storage. After my retirement, it took me another 1 1/2 years to make the cover and bind this book." See also R.C. Bradbury: "This book finally appeared in 1978." On double leaves; part of title ('Yankee peddler') in blue, within ornamental red border and two red stars on white background. Includes bibliographical references.

Indexed by:

Bradbury, R.C. 20th century U.S. miniature books, p. 36, no. 1

OCLC:

(OCoLC)44947518

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)