Creator
Mrs. [Mary] Cockle
Title
The Fishes Grand Gala. A Companion to the "Peacock at Home." Part 1
Coverage
Philadelphia
Publisher
Benjamin C. Buzby
Date
1809
Description
I delight in collecting 19th-century children’s chapbooks featuring fishes, and this is one of my favourites. The story describes a lavish party attended by many fishes and other sea creatures. The dress, personality, and even occupation (Cod, “a noted physician”) of each attendee is described in humorous detail, but the poor seal is turned away for not being fully aquatic! My copy, though well-loved, retains its original wrappers and is complete.
Source
From the collection of Justin Hanisch