Shelfmark
Ib3.5.29(03) (Copy 1)
Additional shelfmark
Ib3.5.21 (Copy 2)
Additional shelfmark
Ib3.5.26(02) (Copy 3)
Title
The Eton abuses considered. In a letter addressed to the author of some remarks on the present studies and management of Eton School.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Ridgway and sons, Piccadilly, 1834.
Physical description
31 p. ; 23 cm. (8vo)
Note
Colophon: "Printed by W. Nicol, 51, Pall Mall.".
With note
Copy 1: Bound with: "Some remarks on the present studies and management of Eton School" and "A few words in reply to "Some remarks upon the present system and management of Eton School" ".
With note
Copy 3: Bound with: "Some remarks on the present studies and management of Eton School", 5th ed. and "A few words in reply to 'Some remarks on the present studies and management of Eton School' ".
Provenance
Copy 1: Ms. inscription on title-page: "W.J. Moore Windsor 1834".
Provenance
Copy 2: Armorial bookplate of F. Manley Sims.
Provenance
Copy 2: Ink stamp on title page: "Manley Sims Eton Collection".
Provenance
Copy 2: Eton College Library ink stamp on title page verso.
Provenance
Copy 3: Eton College bookplate with ms. inscription: "April 1893 Donodedit - Wasey Sterry".
Binding
Copy 1: Paper wrappers; quires stitched only; no boards or covers.
Binding
Copy 2: 19th century teal calf half-binding; boards covered in marbled paper; marbled endpapers; gilt top edge.
Binding
Copy 3: Late 19th century teal cloth case binding.
Copy-specific note
Copy 1: Appears to be lacking final page.
Copy-specific note
Copy 2: Bookseller's stamp on free front endpaper verso: "Hatchards 187 Piccadilly".
Subject
Eton College Administration.
Subject
Eton College Curricula.
Added entry--name
Moore, W.J. former owner.
Added entry--name
Nicol, William, 1777 - 1857 printer.
Added entry--name
Manley Sims, F. former owner.
Added entry--name
Sterry, Wasey, 1866 - 1955 former owner.
Added entry--name
James Ridgway and Sons publisher.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B19203