Shelfmark
Ib2.1.26
Author
Title
A grammar of the English language, in a series of letters. : Intended for the use of schools and of young persons in general; but more especially for the use of soldiers, sailors, apprentices, and plough-boys. To which are added, six lessons, intended to prevent statesmen from using false grammar, and from writing in an awkward manner. / By William Cobbett.
Varying form of title
Spine title: Cobbett's English grammar
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for W. Cobbett, Fleet-street., 1826.
Physical description
[240] p. ; 19 cm. (8vo)
Note
In signatures, only the letter (*), (*)² and (*)⁵ are displayed in each gathering.
Note
Signatures: B-L⁶.
Note
"Dedication. To Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Caroline. ... London, Nov. 25, 1820."
Note
Printer's name appears on the t.p. verso and in the colophon.
Note
On title page verso: "Printed by Mills, Jowett and Mills, Bolt court, Fleet street."
Provenance
Eton College Library book label.
Provenance
PCoat of arms on front free endpaper with incsription below: "Geo. Dickson. Belchester".
Binding
19th century grey paper binding; textblock untrimmed.
Subject
English language Study and teaching England.
Subject
English language 19th century Grammar.
Added entry--name
Cobbett, William, 1763 - 1835 publisher.
Added entry--name
Mills, Jowett and Mills printer.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B35007