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An introduction to the classics: containing, a short discourse on their excellencies; and directions how to study them to advantage. With an essay on the nature and use of those emphatical and beautiful figures which give strength and ornament to writing. By Anthony Blackwall, M.A.
The fourth edition, with additions, and an index.
London : printed [by Samuel Richardson] for Charles Rivington, at the Bible and Crown in St Paul's Church-Yard; and William Cantrell, bookseller in Derby., M.DCC.XXVIII. [1728]
[10], 272, [6] p. ; 17 cm. (12mo)
Titlepage in red and black.- With an advertisement facing the titlepage.
ESTC, T55745
Maslen, K. Samuel Richardson, 37
Eton College Library book label.
Crossed out ownership ms. inscription on front free endpaper reading "Tho[mas] ?Griffith".
Ms. inscription on front endpaper: "S. Adams. Pemb. Coll. [i.e. ?Pembroke College]".
18th century brown sprinkled calf with blind tooled concentric frame design; five raised bands; three cord sewing supports; red sprinkled edges; endbands.
Classical literature History and criticism Early works to 1800.
Classical philology Early works to 1800.
Rhetoric, Ancient Early works to 1800.
Rivington, Charles, 1688 - 1742 bookseller.
Richardson, Samuel, 1689 - 1761 printer.
England London.
B38047