A keyhole for Roger Williams' Key; or, a study, of suggested misprints, in its sixteenth chapter, "of the earth and the fruits thereof &c."

Ely, William D.

Published by Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, 1892

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First edition, 8vo, pp. [2], 41, [1]; original front red paper wrapper bound in; later brown library cloth binding, title and call number gilt direct on spine; "With Mr. Ely's compliments" penned on the flyleaf; near fine. An Ayer Linguistics duplicate, with Newberry Library bookplate and release stamp on upper pastedown, and inventory number on first text page. This paper, read before the Historical Society, claims that the word "barns" in Williams' Key is actually intended to be "beans.".

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Title
A keyhole for Roger Williams' Key; or, a study, of suggested misprints, in its sixteenth chapter, "of the earth and the fruits thereof &c."
Author
Ely, William D.
Publisher
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence
Publication year
1892
Edition
First Edition.
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