New Hieroglyphic Bible

New York: Monroe & Francis. 106p. Original decorative wrapper. Nicely illustrated. The history of the hieroglyphic bibles and the teaching of children with the help of pictured objects, can be traced back to an eminent schoolmaster in London, in the 17th century. Hezekiah Woodward remarked "If we could make our words as legible to Children as Pictures are, their information therefrom would be quickened, and surer". See Hieroglyphic Bibles their origin and history by Clouston. Dated ca 1842-44 by the AAS, and dated ca 1837 by Yale, citing Rosenbach. P6-10 detached but presented. Scattered foxing throughout. Rather scarce. Item #10194

Price: $200.00