A New History of England: By Question and Answer
London: Printed for T. Astley, 1758. Hardcover. "The chief design of this book, is to introduce our youth to the knowledge of the history of their native country. However, though it be calculated more immediately for their use, it yet may be of service to those grown persons, who, being strangers to English history, are desirous of acquainting themselves with it." Very Good. Item #9088
Author(s) is not stated, but attributed to John Lockman by the Bodleian library. 12mo (6.5"tall) [4], 269, [1] pages, 32 leaves of plates : illustrations (copper engravings). Leather binding. From private collection of Frederick A. Hagar. Book has been rebacked and endpapers replaced. 1817 gift inscription from Charlotte Stillwell to John Stanton Gould. Dates written in arabic numerals on title page. Front flyleaf chipped and worn. Pages show some minor foxing.
Price: $165.00