A New Spelling Book, Adapted to the Different Classes of Pupils: Compiled with a View to Render The Arts of Spelling and Reading Easy and Pleasant to Children

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A New Spelling Book, Adapted to the Different Classes of Pupils: Compiled with a View to Render The Arts of Spelling and Reading Easy and Pleasant to Children, By John Comly, Published by Kimber and Conrad, Philadelphia, 1814, 169 pp, illustrated in-text vignettes, half leather, 6.75 x 4.25 , 18mo. In fair condition. A well-worn book with considerable wear to the extremities. Corners rounded to board, soiling and rippling to board with abrasions to spine. One small worm hole to rear joint at center. Dampness staining throughout text with heavier toning, sometimes uneven. Old hand ownership of Elizabeth Snebley (?) on rear of second end paper. Free of known marginalia. Binding intact. Please see photos. John Comly (1774-1850) of Philadelphia was a member of the Society of Friends, and author of this work. This essential speller was printed several million times! This is a possible first edition with female ownership. N° de ref. del artículo RAREA1814CNOL

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