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A metamorphose : showing the unchanging nature of human nature / adapted by Robert E Massmann from the 1852 edition "improved and published" by D.B. Clement from the 1791 version by Thomas Clement.

Accession number
PML 253689
Creator
Massmann, Robert E., adapter, colorist.
Published
New Britain, Conn. : REM Miniatures, 1980.
Credit line
Bequest of Julia P. Wightman, 1994.
Notes
In verse.
Continuous sheet accordion folded in five panels, each panel with upper and lower flaps, which when lifted reveal metamorphic illustrations. It opens horizontally, with fourth panel pasted to rear cover; panels 1-2, and 5 are printed on both sides.
"Illustrated by C. Ernest Massmann. Hand coloring by Eloise and Robert Massmann"--Verso of 2nd panel.
"Printed at Art Press. 500 copies"--Colophon.
Library's copy is no. 81.
Description
1 folded sheet : color illustrations ; 65 x 65 mm; sheet 28 x 14 cm, folded to 64 x 64 mm
Provenance
From the library of Julia P. Wightman.
Binding
Dark blue cloth with illustrated folded label affixed to front. issued in light blue paper slipcase with matching chemise.
Classification
Department