[CHILDREN'S BOOK] THE NEW-ENGLAND PRIMER IMPROVED, FOR THE MORE EASY ATTAINING THE TRUE READING OF ENGLISH TO WHICH IS ADDED THE ASSEMBLY OF DIVINES' CATECHISM. NEW-YORK: HUGH GAINE, CA. 1763–66 32mo (3 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.; 96 x 85 mm). Half-title, woodcuts on 5 leaves; some browning and staining, a few leaves just shaved, C2–6 worn with some loss to text. An exceptionally rare edition of the most enduring of all American children's books, evidently known by only one other copy. This edition is not in Evans, but Charles Heartman included it in his The New-England Primer Issued Prior to 1830, no. 385, on the strength of a copy being described at a sale held in New York by Scott & O'Shaughnessy, Inc., on 26 April 1917. That copy was lacking leaf A5 and was never seen by Heartman.Condition Report32mo (3 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.; 96 x 85 mm). Half-title, woodcuts on 5 leaves; some browning and staining, a few leaves just shaved, C2–6 worn with some loss to text. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
[CHILDREN'S BOOK] THE NEW-ENGLAND PRIMER IMPROVED, FOR THE MORE EASY ATTAINING THE TRUE READING OF ENGLISH TO WHICH IS ADDED THE ASSEMBLY OF DIVINES' CATECHISM. NEW-YORK: HUGH GAINE, CA. 1763–66 32mo (3 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.; 96 x 85 mm). Half-title, woodcuts on 5 leaves; some browning and staining, a few leaves just shaved, C2–6 worn with some loss to text. An exceptionally rare edition of the most enduring of all American children's books, evidently known by only one other copy. This edition is not in Evans, but Charles Heartman included it in his The New-England Primer Issued Prior to 1830, no. 385, on the strength of a copy being described at a sale held in New York by Scott & O'Shaughnessy, Inc., on 26 April 1917. That copy was lacking leaf A5 and was never seen by Heartman.Condition Report32mo (3 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.; 96 x 85 mm). Half-title, woodcuts on 5 leaves; some browning and staining, a few leaves just shaved, C2–6 worn with some loss to text. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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