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The Royal primer, or, An easy and p[l]easant guide to the art of reading : Authorized by His Majesty King George II. To be used throughout His Majesty's dominions. Adorn[e]d with cuts.
1770
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- Related Name
- Sinclair Hamilton Collection of American Illustrated Books
- Language
- English
- Subject
- Readers—1500-1800
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Item Summary
Descriptive Information
- Title
- The Royal primer, or, An easy and p[l]easant guide to the art of reading : Authorized by His Majesty King George II. To be used throughout His Majesty's dominions. Adorn[e]d with cuts.
- Call Number
- Hamilton 54s
- Identifier
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/tq57nv81p
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- 1770
- Extent
- 56 p. : ill., 11 cm.
- Provenance
- Inscribed "Abigail Kendrick"--in ink, on p. 7.
- Bookplate of Percival Merritt.
- References
- Hamilton, S. American book illustrators (1968 ed.), no. 54
- Rights Statement
- No Known Copyright
- Notes
- Imperfect : First 2 leaves wanting; pages 49-52 repeated after p. 54, and mutilated.
- Binding Note
- Original paper wrappers; sewed. In 20th century cloth case.
Discovery Information
- Subject
- Readers—1500-1800
Physical Characteristics
- File Count
- 57
Institutional Information
- Collection
- Selections from the Graphic Arts Collection
- IIIF Manifest URL
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https://figgy.princeton.edu/concern/scanned_resources/0fadca74-ff61-444a-a8bb-a668c290729d/manifest