Beauties of Eminent Writers; Selected and Arranged for the Instruction of Youth in the Proper Reading and Reciting of the English Language: to Instill into the Mind the Principles of Wisdom and Virtue, and to Give it an Early Taste for the Appreciation of Useful knowledge: To Which is Added, a Concise System of English Grammar, with Exercises in Orthography
by William Scott
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- Seller
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Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
12mo. Contemporary full calf, contrasting black lettering pieces, gilt. Edinburgh, Printed for Peter Hill, 1807. Eighth Edition. Two volumes.
It is interesting to note what students in private and public schools in England read at the beginning of the 19th century, compared with what they have read since.
Rubbing to spines, joints starting; loss to foot of vol. II; worm trail to front endpapers and title of vol. I, further worming to vol. II margins, affecting some text, o/w Very Nice.
It is interesting to note what students in private and public schools in England read at the beginning of the 19th century, compared with what they have read since.
Rubbing to spines, joints starting; loss to foot of vol. II; worm trail to front endpapers and title of vol. I, further worming to vol. II margins, affecting some text, o/w Very Nice.
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- Bookseller
- George Robert Minkoff, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7165
- Title
- Beauties of Eminent Writers; Selected and Arranged for the Instruction of Youth in the Proper Reading and Reciting of the English Language: to Instill into the Mind the Principles of Wisdom and Virtue, and to Give it an Early Taste for the Appreciation of Useful knowledge
- Author
- William Scott
- Format/Binding
- Contemporary full calf, contrasting black lettering pieces, gilt.
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Printed for Peter Hill
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1807
- Size
- 12mo.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- (EDUCATION) Orthography
- Bookseller catalogs
- British;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
George Robert Minkoff, Inc.
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.Massachusetts residents must add 6.25 percent sales tax to remittances.
George Robert Minkoff, Inc.,
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Tel: 413-528-4575.
E-mail: grm@minkoffbooks.com.
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George Robert Minkoff, Inc.,
26 Rowe Rd., Great Barrington, MA 01230.
Tel: 413-528-4575.
E-mail: grm@minkoffbooks.com.
Authorized representative: George Robert Minkoff.
About the Seller
George Robert Minkoff, Inc.
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Great Barrington, Massachusetts
About George Robert Minkoff, Inc.
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