The First Spelling Primer; or an Easy Introduction to the Art of Reading Adorned with Emblematic Pictures.
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
London-Derry: Published by G. Douglas, 1795. Second edition of this scarce 18th century spelling primer. 16mo, original limp paper boards, illustrated with twenty-six small text woodcuts illustrating the Prince's Alphabet, followed by an ABC poem, The Alphabet in Rhime, syllables of two and three letters, easy words, easy reading lessons, the Lord's Prayer, and a publisher's advertisement leaf aimed at children mentioning four other titles: The Ladder to Learning; Manson's Spelling Primer; Manson's Spelling Book; and The Universal Spelling Book. In good condition. Ownership name to the front panel. Housed in a custom folding case. Exceptionally rare with no other copies traced in auction records, nor any of the titles mentioned in the advertisement leaf listed in any institutions.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 135238
- Title
- The First Spelling Primer; or an Easy Introduction to the Art of Reading Adorned with Emblematic Pictures.
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Published by G. Douglas
- Place of Publication
- London-Derry
- Date Published
- 1795
- Keywords
- G. Douglas Second Edition, The First Spelling Primer Second Edition
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Raptis Rare Books
Biblio member since 2012
Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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