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The preceptor : containing a general course of education : wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth : in twelve parts : illustrated with maps and useful cuts ... : in two volumes ...
Athenaeum of Philadelphia - British Imprints 1754 Precept
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- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Education--Great Britain.
- Education.
- Physical Description:
- 2 v. ([2], l, 5-466, [2], 560 p.), [34] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., maps ; 21 cm. (8vo)
- Edition:
- The second edition : with additions, and improved.
- Place of Publication:
- London : Printed for R. Dodsley at Tully's-Head in Pall-Mall, MDCCLIV [1754].
- Notes:
- Compiled by Robert Dodsley who signs the dedication.
- Signatures: v. 1 pi A b B-2H ; v. 2 [A] B-2N.
- Maps, dated 1747, drawn by Emanuel Bowen; plates drawn by Francis Hayman, Charles Le Brun, and Henry Roberts, and engraved by Charles Grignion, L.P. Boitard, Charles Mosley, and Henry Roberts.
- Frontispiece of vol. 2 drawn by F. Hayman and engraved by C. Grignion.
- Binding: In full leather, gilt fillet on front and back boards, spine with gilt designs and raised bands.
- Local Notes:
- Athenaeum copy: Gift of: Peter J. Koblenzer.
- Athenaeum copy: Front and back pastedowns are signed by Benjamin Dickinson. Also the bookplate on front pastedown inscribed as: Benjamin Dickinson Esq.
- Athenaeum copy: Library has vol. 2 only.
- Cited in:
- ESTC T079283
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