The American Reader: Containing Extracts Suited to Excite a Love of Science and Literature, to Refine the Taste, and to Improve the Moral Character. Designed for the Use of Schools

George Merriam

Published by Peirce & Williams, Boston, 1828

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Boston: Peirce & Williams, 1828. First edition, 1828. Worn but sound collection of extracts from various publications meant to broaden the understanding of students on various subjects. Full leather with spine label, 276 pages. Covers quite rubbed with some minor old insect damage to the rear joint (about 1" long), spine label starting to lift and one edge, sound binding, pages uniformly foxed and age-toned but clearly legible throughout, name written on front free endpaper, no other markings. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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Title
The American Reader: Containing Extracts Suited to Excite a Love of Science and Literature, to Refine the Taste, and to Improve the Moral Character. Designed for the Use of Schools
Author
George Merriam
Publisher
Peirce & Williams, Boston
Publication year
1828
Condition
Fair
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.
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