Shelfmark
Ic5.5.01
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.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed by S. Buckley and T. Longman, printers to the King's Most Excellent Majesty, in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]
Physical description
3 v. in 1 : 1 ill. ; 15 cm. (8vo)
Note
This edition contains John Ward's preface, also appearing in several other editions, which explains the history and relationship of these three works.
Note
[v. 1]. 1: [20], 71, [5] p. ; [v. 2]: [4], 139, [1] p. ; [v.3]: 80 p.
Note
Signatures: A-P⁸, A-E⁸.
Note
Each book has separate pagination; register is continuous for v. 1 and 2. Although v. 3. has separate pagination and register, it is mentioned as part of the work in the preface.
Note
"Propria quae maribus, quae genus, as in praesenti, syntaxis, qui mihi, construed" has specialtitle page with imprint date MDCCLXXVIII. It is a translation by William Haine of selections Brevissima institutio containing Latin text with English translation in italics and interspersed every few words
Note
"Brevissima instituto" has special title page with imprint date 1778.
Note
Written by William Lily, first headmaster of St. Paul's School in London, John Colet, and Thomas Robertson. A short introduction of grammar and Brevissima institutio were often issued together beginning in the 1540s.
Formatted contents note
No display constant generated: [v. 1] A short introduction of grammar generally to be used.. -- [v. 2] Brevissima institutio. -- [v. 3] Propria quae maribus, quae genus, as in praesenti, syntaxis, qui mihi, construed.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T175409
Provenance
Eton College Library book label.
Provenance
Ms. inscription on front endpaper: "E. T. Campagnac".
Binding
18th century canvas binding.
Subject
Latin language Grammar Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Lily, William, 1468? - 1522 Brevissima institutio.
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Haine, William translator.
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Longman, Thomas, 1731 - 1797 printer.
Added entry--place
England London.
Language code
eng lat lat
Identifier
B38868