GLEN, W. Cunningham, Alex. GLENAntiquariat.de
James BennetBiblio.com
The English Works of Roger Ascham Preceptor to Queen Elizabeth: Containing I. A Report of the Affairs of Germany and the Emperor Charles the Fifth's Court.; II. Toxophilus or the School of Shooting.; III. The Schoolmaster or perfect Way of bringing up Youth illustrated by the late learned Mr. Upton.; IV. Letters to Queen Elizabeth and others now first published from the Manuscripts.; With Notes and Observations and the Author's Life
1761réf. 071095London: Printed for T. Davies in Russel-Street Covent-Garden And J. Dodsley in Pall-Mall 1761. Hardcover. Very Good. 10.5" x 8.5" x 1.25. The first printing of this book was in 1761 and second in 1767. This copy appears to be a mix of the two. It is dated 1761 but has the publishers Davies and Dodsley of the second printing and it has only four pages of subscribers rather than five. Ascham wrote mostly about education politics and archery. Included here is "Toxophilus or the School of Shooting" which is the first English book on archery. Roger Ascham was tutor to Queen Elizabeth I. Author James Bennet was Master of the Boarding-School at Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire. Likely original binding. Hardcover. Bound in half calf leather and marbled paper boards. Hubbed spine bears five raised bands with red leather label stamped in gilt lettering. Printed on laid paper. Wide margin surrounds text. Contains a list of subscribers. xvi 395 pp. Overall VG. Covers are worn. Boards are strongly attached and binding is sound. Bookplate from previous owner's library is affixed to the front pastedown. Discoloration is present within endpapers yet primary textblock is quite free from foxing. Occasional antiquarian notation in both pencil and pen throughout. Pages turn effortlessly and appear complete. A nice copy. Full refund if not satisfied. Printed for T. Davies, in Russel-Street, Covent-Garden, And J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall hardcover
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