The American Jest Book: Containing a Curious Variety of Jests, Anecdotes, bon Mots, Stories &c. Part I[-II] (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781385419342)

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Library of Congress

W027241

Printer's name supplied by Evans. "The merry fellow's companion; being the second part of the American jest book. Containing a choice selection of anecdotes, bon mots, jests, repartees, stories, &c. &c."--96 p., 2nd count, with separate title page. Half-title: The merry fellow's companion. Part II.

Philadelphia: Printed [by Henry Taylor] for M. Carey, and W. Spotswood, M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]. 96,96p., [2]leaves of plates: ill.; 12

Author: Multiple Contributors
ISBN-10: 1385419342
ISBN-13: 9781385419342
Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions
Language: English
Published: 04/23/2018
Pages: 198
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d