Newbery, John 1713-1767

Overview

Works:	409 works in 1,003 publications in 5 languages and 8,839 library holdings
Roles:	Printer, Book producer, Bookseller, Editor
Classifications:	ac4, 398.8

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Publications about John Newbery

Publications by John Newbery

Publications by John Newbery, published posthumously.

Most widely held works about John Newbery

John Newbery and the story of the Newbery Medal by Russell Roberts ( Book )
John Newbery and his books : trade and plumb-cake for ever, huzza ( Book )
Songs for sixpence, a story about John Newbery by Josephine Blackstock ( Book )
A bookseller of the last century; being some account of the life of John Newbery and of the books he published with a notice of the later Newberys by Charles Welsh ( Book )
A book for Jennifer, a story of London children in the eighteenth century and of Mr. Newbery's juvenile library by Alice Dalgliesh ( Book )

John Newbery : father of children's literature by Shirley Granahan ( Book )
Newbery--Carnan--Power: a provisional check-list of books for the entertainment, instruction and education of children and young people, issued under the imprints of John Newbery and his family in the period 1742-1802 by S Roscoe ( Book )
The Newbery medal books, 1922-1933; their authors, illustrators and publishers by Muriel Evadne Cann ( Book )
Trade & plumb-cake for ever, huzza! : the life & work of John Newbery 1713-1767 ( Book )
A bookseller of the last century by Charles Welsh ( Book )
Trade and plumb-cake for ever, huzza! : life and work of John Newbery, 1713-67, author, bookseller, entrepreneur and pioneer of publishing for children ( Book )
Trade & plumb-cake for ever, huzza : the life & work of John Newbery, 1713-1767, author, bookseller, entrepreneur and pioneer of publishing for children ( Book )
A bookseller of the last century : being some account of the life of John Newbery, and of the books he published, with a notice of the latest Newberys by Charles Welsh ( Book )
John Newbery and literary merchandising, 1744-1767 by John Dawson Carl Buck ( Book )
John Newbery, his entry into the no-man's-land of childrens books by Dorothy M Rogers ( Book )
John Newbery, projector of the Universal chronicle: a study of the advertisements by Gwin J Kolb ( Book )
On some of the books for children of the last century, with a few words on the Philanthropic Publisher of St. Paul's Churchyard : a paper read at a meeting of the Sette of Odd Volumes by Brother Charles Welsh, Chapman of the Sette, at the Freemasons' Tavern, on Friday, the 9th day of January 1886. With a catalogue of the books exhibited by Charles Welsh ( Book )
John Newbery, his successors & his rivals ( Book )
A little man in a big hurry : being the story of John Newbery, the first publisher of children's books ( Book )
The Fairy-book : illustrated with cuts on wood, by J.A. Adams ( Book )

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Most widely held works by John Newbery

A Little pretty pocket-book ( Book )
6 editions published between 1966 and 2009 in English and held by 536 libraries worldwide

The original Mother Goose's melody, as first issued by John Newbery, of London, about A.D., 1760 ( Book )
20 editions published between 1889 and 1969 in English and held by 523 libraries worldwide

Goody Two-Shoes; a facsimile reproduction of the edition of 1766 ( Book )
127 editions published between 1766 and 1985 in English and held by 496 libraries worldwide
An orphan girl grows up to become a wise and virtuous school mistress.

The art of poetry on a new plan by John Newbery ( Book )
6 editions published between 1969 and 1970 in English and held by 171 libraries worldwide

The entertaining history of Giles Gingerbread a little boy who lived upon learning ( Book )
64 editions published between 1766 and 1821 in English and held by 141 libraries worldwide

A compendious history of the world from the creation to the Peace of Amiens, 1802 by John Newbery ( Book )
6 editions published in 1806 in English and held by 103 libraries worldwide

Goody Two-Shoes : a facsimile reproduction of the edition of 1766 ( Book )
1 edition published in 1881 in English and held by 81 libraries worldwide

The English works of Roger Ascham, preceptor to Queen Elizabeth. Containing: I. A report of the affairs of Germanhy, and the emperour Charles's court. II. Toxophilus, or The school of shooting. III. The schoolmaster, or perfect way of bringing up youth, illustrated by the late learned Mr. Upton. IV. Letters to Queen Elizabeth and others, now first published from the manuscripts. With notes and observations, and the author's life by Roger Ascham ( Book )
1 edition published in 1761 in English and held by 73 libraries worldwide

The Newtonian system of philosophy : explained by familiar objects in an entertaining manner : for the use of young ladies and gentlemen by Tom Telescope ( Book )
31 editions published between 1761 and 1974 in 3 languages and held by 73 libraries worldwide

A spelling dictionary of the English language on a new plan by John Newbery ( Book )
85 editions published between 1748 and 2005 in English and held by 54 libraries worldwide

Logic, ontology, and the art of poetry; being the fourth and fifth volumes of the Circle of the sciences. Considerably enlarged, and greatly improved ( Book )
13 editions published between 1770 and 2005 in English and held by 48 libraries worldwide

The History of Little Goody Two-Sho[es ; ] otherwise called Mrs. Margery Two-Shoes ; with her means of acquiring wisdom, learning, and riches ( Book )
5 editions published in 1798 in English and held by 44 libraries worldwide

Newbery's new spelling dictionary of the English language ... To which is prefixed, a new and concise introduction to English grammar by John Newbery ( Book )
5 editions published between 1788 and 1792 in English and held by 42 libraries worldwide

Newbery's spelling dictionary of the English language ... To which is prefixed, a compendious English grammar by John Newbery ( Book )
3 editions published in 1800 in English and held by 40 libraries worldwide

A compendious history of the world from the creation to the dissolution of the Roman republic. Compiled for the use of young gentlemen and ladies. By their old friend Mr. Newbery. Embellished with a variety of cuts by John Newbery ( Book )
4 editions published in 1770 in English and held by 40 libraries worldwide

Letters on the most common, as well as important oocasions [sic] in life by Cicero ... and other writers of distinguished merit ; with many original letters and cards, by the editor by John Newbery ( Book )
5 editions published in 1760 in English and held by 39 libraries worldwide

An easy introduction to the English language or, a compendious grammar for the use of young gentlemen, ladies, and foreigners. Being the second volume of the Circle of the sciences by John Newbery ( Book )
5 editions published in 1745 in English and held by 39 libraries worldwide

Letters on the most common, as well as important, occasions in life By Cicero ... and other writers of distinguished merit; with many original letters and cards, by the editor: ... For the use of young gentlemen and ladies by John Newbery ( Book )
10 editions published between 1758 and 1787 in English and held by 38 libraries worldwide

Grammar made familiar and easy to young gentlemen, ladies, and foreigners, being the first volume of the Circle of the sciences by John Newbery ( Book )
6 editions published between 1748 and 1769 in English and held by 38 libraries worldwide

Poetry made familiar and easy to young gentlemen and ladies, and embellished with a great variety of the most shining epigrams, ... Being the fourth volume of the Circle of the sciences by John Newbery ( Book )
4 editions published in 1769 in English and held by 37 libraries worldwide

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