An easy introduction to the English language, or, A compendious grammar for the use of young gentlemen, ladies, and foreigners : being the second volume of the Circle of the sciences, &c.

Author
Newbery, John, 1713-1767 [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
London : Printed for J. Newbery, at the Bible and Sun, in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCVLV [1745]
Description
[4], xvi, 144p. : ill. ; 11 cm.

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Subject(s)
Publisher
Rare books genre
Notes
  • "By the King's Authority"--t.p.
  • Dedication "To the parents, school-masters, and governesses..." by Newbery.
  • Illustrations: Coat-of-arms on Dedication page, decorated capital and headpiece decoration on p. 1, and two tailpieces (p. xvi, 144).
  • In later editions of the "Circle of the sciences," this work appears as vol.1, entitled "Grammar made familiar and easy" (ESTC).
  • Cotsen copy: "Joseph"--inscribed twice on both front free endpaper and Dedication verso.
Binding note
  • Full calf, with blind-ruled borders on both covers.
  • Cotsen copy: Rebacked.
References
  • ESTC, T111715
  • Roscoe, J 64(1)
  • Alston, I, 91
Other title(s)
  • Compendious grammar for the use of young gentlemen, ladies, and foreigners
  • Circle of the sciences.
OCLC
316735641
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