1843 The Principles of English Grammar, Comprising the Substance of All the Most Approved English Grammars Extent, Briefly Defined, and Neatly Arranged; With Copious Exercises in Parsing and Syntax

The twenty third edition of this widely used textbook on English grammar by Scottish grammarian William Lennie. The twenty-third edition.In a full brown morocco binding.A work by William Lennie, a Scottish grammarian. Lennie was the author of textbooks on English grammar, including this work, The Principles of English Grammar, which became a widely used textbook in British and American schools.The work was "universally used wherever the English language is spoken." In a full morocco binding. Externally, very smart. Slight fading to spine, with light rubbing to joints and extremities. Odd mark to boards. Offsetting to paste downs. Previous owner's ink inscription to front paste down. Lacking front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with slight age toning, and the odd spot to the front and rear. Very Good.