Shelfmark
Ic3.3.17(01)
Author
Title
A short introduction of grammar, generally to be used; compiled and set forth for the bringing up of all those that intend to attain to the knowledge of the Latin tongue. To which are added useful observations by way of comment out of ancient and late grammarians.
Varying form of title
Shorte introduction of grammar
Publication, distribution, etc.
Oxford, : At the Theater., 1699.
Physical description
[80] p. : ill. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Note
Last leaf is blank.
Note
Frontis. (A1v) illustration signed: M.Burghers delin. & sculp.
Note
Signatures: A-E⁸.
Note
Text in English and Latin.
Note
Originally published as "Introduction of the eight parts of speech".
Note
A compilation of texts, primarily by William Lily, with contributions by John Colet and others. This edition does not include the "Brevissima Institutio", that is, the grammar in Latin edited and partly written by Thomas Robertson , but does include Lily's "Carmen de moribus"
Citation/references note
ESTC, R554
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), L2303
Citation/references note
ESTC, R554
Provenance
Ms. inscriptions on A1 recto and on title page: "T. M. 1744"
Provenance
Eton College Library bookplate.
Provenance
Crossed out inscription on blank leaf separating two works: "Gulielmus gibson ejus Liber Anno Domini ?1742".
Binding
Early 18th century brown calf binding; blind tooled concentric frames; five raised bands; cord sewing supports.
Copy-specific note
Bound with: "Brevissima institutio seu Ratio grammatices cognoscendæ".
Subject
Latin language Grammar Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Burghers, Michael, 1647 or 1648 - 1727 engraver.
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Oxford University Press printer.
Added entry--place
England Oxford.
Identifier
B37823