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| The most widely used school book of early America , The New England Primer, first ptd 1690s, was re-issued into the mid 1800s; often the only school book available on the early Frontier! The widely issued 1843 edition was made from the 1777edition, and features woodcut of American Patriot John Hancock"President of the American Congress", w 1844 copyright by Ira Webster, Hartford, Connecticut.This tiny 50 plus pp children's pocket edition incl the ABC's, each w illus of sinners, demons, and is the first printing of the child's prayer "Now I lay Me Down to Sleep". A rare primer, w blue paper covered wood board covers. Covers slightly separated and wear, but binding good. scarce. |
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