I'D BE A BUTTERFLY, AND THE PITMAN'S COURTSHIP.
[New York]: Printed and sold, wholesale and retail, by J. M'Cleland, 285 Water-st. [1825-1829. Broadside, 9-1/4" x 10-3/8." Two songs, without music. Printed in two columns, separated by a decorative rule. Lightly toned, light blank edge chipping, wear, untrimmed. This rare broadside is in Good+ to Very Good condition.
The first line of the first song, by Thomas Haynes Bayly, is: "I'd be a butterfly, born in a bow'r." The first line of the second song, by William Mitford, is: "Quite soft blew the wind from the west."
AAS notes that the printer, known variously as Joseph M'Clelland and M'Cleland, is listed at the Water Street address in New York City directories from 1824 to 1829.
Not in American Imprints or Sabin. OCLC 1226714023 [1- AAS] as of June 2024. Item #40137
Price: $275.00