Introduction to the English reader, or, A selection of pieces in prose and poetry : calculated to improve the younger classes of learners in reading and to imbue their minds with the love of virtue [.] : Sixth Philadelphia Edition by Murray, Lindley

Murray, Lindley

Published by Johnson and Wanrer, Philadelphia, 1812.

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Subtitle: " to which are added, rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety." 227 p., stained with occasional markings in ink--names of former owners on front pastedown and t.p. with date of May 15, 1813, and notations on back pastedown; brown leather boards are stained with small open tears on spine--lettering effaced; binding firm and volume square but front gutter cracked and end pages missing ppp. 226-228 consists of favorable reviews of the book. There are closed and open tears throughout although paper is strong--bottom half of pp. 39/40 missing;

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to the English reader, or, A selection of pieces in prose and poetry : calculated to improve the younger classes of learners in reading and to imbue their minds with the love of virtue [.] : Sixth Philadelphia Edition by Murray, Lindley
• Publisher: Johnson and Wanrer, Philadelphia, 1812.
• Condition: Fair
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