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Two volumes, 8vo, pp. iv, xvi, 64, 576, seven folding tables; 12136, 510, seven leaves of tables; woodcut head- and tailpieces, and numerous tables within text; paper largely browned throughout, with some spotting and light marginal staining; occasional contemporary ink marks; wormtrace to foot of tables in volume one, not affecting text, and small wormhole in bottom margin of several gatherings of volume one, again not affecting text; in contemporary calf; spines gilt in compartments between raised bands, gilt lettering-pieces, edges red; stain to foot of volume one, not affecting interior; otherwise, aside from some slight wear to extremities, an attractive copy.First edition of this rare Latin course, 'useful for everyone studying the Latin language, and necessary for everyone, of either sex, who wishes to learn it easily, quickly, without the help of teachers, and without getting in the way of their everyday occupations'. The author, Ignace Vanière, whose name appears on the title-page of the… Read More
