Shelfmark
Ib4.4.41(08)
Author
Title
Wastethrifts and workmen. : of the mode of producing them, and their relative value to the community. / by Henry Brandreth.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Longmans, Green and Co., 1868.
Physical description
16 p. ; 21 cm. (8vo)
With note
Bound with: "Of the teaching of mathematics in public schools", "On modern education: a letter to the senate of the University of Cambridge", "A few words with the Eton reformers", "Work first or play first: a few thoughts for the consideration of Eton masters", "Esoteric", [Sermons / by Henry Brandreth], "Of union through the head", "How to spend twopence: being a dialogue between a husband and wife in Bishopsgate, in which is set forth the way to turn twopence into a thousand pounds".
Provenance
Eton College bookplate with ms. inscription "april 1893" and a label recording donation by Wasey Sterry pasted on front endpaper.
Provenance
Ms. inscription on front free endpaper: "Wasey Sterry ?Merton Coll.".
Binding
19th century calf half-binding; boards covered in marbled paper; red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Curatorial ms. inscription in pencil on front free endpaper.
Copy-specific note
Label on front endpaper: "C.H. Loveday, bookseller, stationer, printer, bookbinder &c 22, South street, Worthing.".
Subject
Working class Education Great Britain.
Subject
Work ethic Great Britain.
Subject
Great Britain Social conditions 19th century.
Added entry--name
Sterry, Wasey, 1866 - 1955 former owner.
Added entry--name
Longmans, Green, and Co. publisher.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B36002