English Language Grammar 1793 Boston rare book by Caleb Alexander Teach Ladies
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A Grammatical System of the English Language: Comprehending a plain and familiar scheme of teaching Young Gentlemen and Ladies The art Of Speaking and Writing CorrectlyTheir Native tongue.
by Caleb Alexander, Second Edition, corrected by the author.
Issued 1793, Boston by Thomas & Andrews.
Original New England wooden boards, paper covered (now gone with traces remaining), leather spine. Joints broken, covers held by single binding cord each and. ow almost detached.
Textblock remains tight and sewn as issued, well damp stained throughout with some darker spotting towards rear.
Handmade linen based paper remains supple and sturdy. No odor.
Wood used to make the covers at this date almost certainly locally sourced from close to Boston.
Scarce 18th century American imprint in the original binding.
Book measures 7 1/4”H x 4 1/4” W.
B15013