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A Grammar of the English Language, in a Series of Letters Intended for the  use of schools and of young persons in general; but more especially for  the use of soldiers, sailors, apprentices and plough-boys. To which are  added, six lessons, intended to prevent statesmen from using false  grammar, and from writing in an awkward manner.

A Grammar of the English Language, in a Series of Letters Intended for the use of schools and of young persons in general; but more especially for the use of soldiers, sailors, apprentices and plough-boys. To which are added, six lessons, intended to prevent statesmen from using false grammar, and from writing in an awkward manner.

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A Grammar of the English Language, in a Series of Letters Intended for the use of schools and of young persons in general; but more especially for the use of soldiers, sailors, apprentices and plough-boys. To which are added, six lessons, intended to prevent statesmen from using false grammar, and from writing in an awkward manner.

by Cobbett, William

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London: C. Clement 1824. 12mo. Unpaginated. Quarter calf over marbled boards. Red morocco title label, gilt lettering, blind stamped bands. Minimal rubbing. Pages are tanned, with the occasional spot or stain. Cobbett writes in a series of letters to his son the importance of good grammar and clarity of expression, including mistakes in grammar taken from the writings of Samuel Johnson and a speech by George III. Features the first appearance of the 'Six Lessons' for statesmen. Pearl 96, Alston II/ 319. . Very Good. 1/4 Calf. 1824.

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Calf
Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Marbled boards
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12mo
A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
Morocco
Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
Gilt
The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
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