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New Englands first fruits : in respect, first of the conversion of some, conviction of divers, preparation of sundry of the Indians. 2. Of the progresse of learning, in the colledge at Cambridge in Massacusets [sic] Bay. With divers other speciall matters concerning that countrey. Published by the instant request of sundry friends, who desire to be satisfied in these points by many New-England men who are here present, and were eye or eare-witnesses of the same

1643 · London : printed by R[ichard]. O[ulton]. and G[regory]. D[exter]. for Henry Overton and are to be sold at his shop in Popes-Head-Alley · 3 pictures

New England's First Fruits is a 1643 London pamphlet printed for Henry Overton, reporting on Indian conversions and Harvard College's early progress for an English readership. Its three pictures are small printer's ornaments: a plain heraldic shield with a crown, a crested coat of arms with a motto banner reading GAUDEO, and a strip of foliate scrollwork with a central face mask, useful to a designer wanting period borders and emblems.

Harvard College (1636-1780) -- History · Indians of North America -- New England · Indians of North America -- Missions -- New England · Missions -- New England · New England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 · Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 · Imprint 1643

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