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ANTIQUE !! The National Preceptor: Or, Selections In Prose And Poetry; Consisting Of Narrative, Descriptive, Argumentative, Didactic, Pathetic, And Humorous Pieces by J. Olney. Published by H. & E. Goodwin, Hartford 1844 . 336 pp. Hardcover in Leather (rubbed; calf skin?). Binding frail but both front and back cover still attached. Corners rubbed. Former owner name on blind, written in pencil. All hinges intact. Minor blemishes. In GOOD condition, please see photos for details. Jesse Olney (12 October 1798 Union, Connecticut – 31 July 1872 Stratford, Connecticut) was a geographer. He was particularly active in the improvement of school textbooks on this subject, and was amply rewarded by substantial sales, second only to Webster's American Spelling Book. Shipped with USPS Media Mail. Combined shipment and international bidders welcome. Selling off a big collection of books and other collectibles, so please bookmark me as seller and come back to see my latest listings. There's much more to come... Thank you!
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This antique 1844 edition of *The National Preceptor* is a true treasure for collectors! The leather-bound cover shows its age with some rubbing and wear, but the binding remains intact, and the pages are in good condition for their age. The mix of prose and poetry offers fascinating historical insight, and the handwritten former owner’s name adds charm. A wonderful piece of literary history—perfect for anyone who loves vintage books!