The Newest Young Man’s Companion, Containing a Compendious English Grammar, Instructions to Write Variety of hands, with Copies Both in Prose and Verse, etc.

Wise, Thomas

Published by R. Taylor, Berwick, 1773

About this Item

The Newest Young Man?s Companion, Containing a Compendious English Grammar, Instructions to Write Variety of hands, with Copies Both in Prose and Verse, etc. By Thomas Wise and published in Berwick for R. Taylor. 1773 ninth edition. 402 pp. 7? x 4.? 12mo. Rebinding of original full leather, with remnants present.

In fair condition, with scuffing to exteriors. Light starting around front and rear hinges. Pages 59-70 partially detached from text block. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Includes world foldout map as frontispiece, along with additional foldout map of the British Isles towards rear. Profusely marked, particularly at front and rear, with many inscriptions from early owners in the 18th Century. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.

A scarce later printing, with this piece having been nicely rebound for extended preservation. A rare textbook that covers a variety of subjects for young men, including arithmetic, geography, and more.

Seller Inventory # COLH1773BEFX

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Newest Young Man?s Companion, Containing a Compendious English Grammar, Instructions to Write Variety of hands, with Copies Both in Prose and Verse, etc.
• Publisher: R. Taylor, Berwick
• Publication Date: 1773
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
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