Beauties of eminent writers: selected and arranged for the instruction of youth in the proper reading and reciting of the English language. Calculating also to instil into the mind the principles of wisdom and virtue, and to give it an early taste for the acquisition of useful knowledge. To which is now added Selections from the works of modern poets, in short sentences, adapted for the use of schools and private classes
Book
1821 (published)
1821 (published)
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Printed book, viii, 272 pages. Duodecimo format. Publisher's advertisements on title page verso. Bound in Scotland about 1821. Sheepskin trade binding. Blind fillets on spine. Blue stained edges. Bound with 'Beauties of eminent writers' by William Scott, 12th ed. Vol. 2.
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| Title | Beauties of eminent writers: selected and arranged for the instruction of youth in the proper reading and reciting of the English language. Calculating also to instil into the mind the principles of wisdom and virtue, and to give it an early taste for the acquisition of useful knowledge. To which is now added Selections from the works of modern poets, in short sentences, adapted for the use of schools and private classes (published title) |
| Materials and techniques | Sheepskin trade bound printed book. |
| Brief description | Book, by William Scott. Beauties of eminent writers. Volume first. Edinburgh : Printed for Peter Hill and Company, 1821. NAL pressmark: 861.AA.3407. |
| Physical description | Printed book, viii, 272 pages. Duodecimo format. Publisher's advertisements on title page verso. Bound in Scotland about 1821. Sheepskin trade binding. Blind fillets on spine. Blue stained edges. Bound with 'Beauties of eminent writers' by William Scott, 12th ed. Vol. 2. |
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| Credit line | Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier |
| Object history | Label with engraving of lion and unicorn on upper pastedown reads: 'H. Cook, maker, London'. Ownership inscription in ink on upper flyleaf reads: 'Thomas Marshall McDonald his book, November 23rd 1823'. Ownership inscription in ink on upper flyleaf reads: 'Thomas Marshall McDonald's book, Dovecot House, by Perth, 1826'. Binder's ticket on upper pastedown reads: 'Bound by James Dewar, bookseller, stationer & bookbinder, Perth'. Acquired by the Reniers from 'F' in March 1962. Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier. Initialled in ink "AR" (ie. Anne Renier) on lower flyleaf. |
| Other number | 861.AA.3407 - NAL Pressmark |
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| Library number | 38041803036854 |
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| Record created | March 8, 2021 |
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