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The Universal preceptoror, General GRAMMAR of Arts, Sciences, and Useful Knowledge - for Use In SchoolsBy The Rev David BlairPublished by Geo. B. Whittaker 1825 Twentieth edition, improved with many engravingsContents include - Agriculture, buildings, Astronomy, Logic, plants and animals, maths and sciencesIllustrated by 24 out of the 27 engravings listed, and the world map frontispiece is sadly missing, also some are misplaced and there is an extra one not in the list. (I suspect a binding error as none other than the frontispiece look to be removed) This was common practice in those days. But 24 counted.Condition status: This book is in acceptable condition, no tears other than the removed frontispiece, and a few small corner creases, some toning and spotting in places, one or two other marks but the text is reasonably clean. Full rubicated calf boards, a large chip to the top/front and all round edge wear, heavy to the corners. The title is not straight, I suspect a new binding at some point. Dust… Read More