Shelfmark
Ic5.5.15
Author
Porny Mr.
Title
Syllabaire Francois, or, A French spelling book; Containing the names and use of the French letters, with their various combinations, exemplified in a large and select variety of words, digested into classes, according to the number of syllables each word contains: to which are respectively annexed, short and pleasing essays on reading, calculated chiefly to lead young beginners with ease from the knowledge of single letters, to the reading of the longest and most difficult polysyllables. Also, an introduction to French grammar, by way of question and answer, illustrated by examples; a vocabulary of the words most generally used in both languages; common forms of speech upon the most familiar subjects; &c. By Mr. Porny, French-master at Eton-College.
Edition
The fourth edition, corrected.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for C. Nourse, in the Strand; and G. Robinson, in Paternoster-Row., MDCCLXXXII. [1782]
Physical description
xii, 167, [1] p. ; 17 cm. (12mo)
Note
Mr. Porny = Antoine Pyron du Martre.
Note
With a final page of advertisements.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T198996
Provenance
Label recording donation of Joseph Frederick Burrell in 1983.
Provenance
Ms. inscription on front endpaper: "EHughes".
Provenance
Ms. inscription on front free endpaper: "Sarah Cook Sweet sep 28 1785".
Provenance
Ms. inscription on front board: "E Hughes the gift of her sister Sarah".
Binding
18th century canvas binding.
Copy-specific note
Face doodles in penci on front free endpaper.
Subject
French language Orthography and spelling Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Nourse, J. (John), ? - d. 1780 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Burrell, Joseph Frederick, 1909 - 1983 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Language code
eng fre
Identifier
B38880