The Universal Preceptor; or, general Grammar of Arts, Sciences, and Useful Knowledge; for use in schools by Rev. David Blair - 1836

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

London: printed by W. Lewis, St. John's-square for Richard Phillips, 1813. First Edition. Softcover. Poor copy, missing boards ; wear and tear as with age. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish. Physical description; 317 pages. Subjects; Fact Books. The Universal Preceptor. Arts. Sciences. Useful Knowledge. Rev. David Blair.

Philadelphia:: Edward & Richard Parker,, 1819.. Third American edition, with additions and improvements.. old mottled sheep; gilt spine.. Boards slightly bowed; slight rubbing at edges of boards; otherwise very ncie.. 12mo,. Folding frontispiece; folding world map; engraved text illustrations.. A School Prize copy from the Albany Academy, with 1822 gilt-lettered leather label on front panel and printed paper label to the same recipient on the front pastedown.

No. 1, Paternoster Row, London: Richard Phillips, 1816. Full-Leather. Good+. Complete with the Frontispiece Map of the Solar System "From the Sun to the Planet Herschel and the Large Fold-Out Map of "The Earth" with Table of Heights at the side. Both Maps Published by R Phillips. Wide Ranging Contents. Subjects include: Agriculture, Building, Government & Laws, Astronomy, Morals & Religion, Animated Nature, Chemistry, Optics, and much more. Illustrated throughout with In-Text illustrations. Contemporary Brown Full-Leather Binding. 317 Pages + Contents page at the back. 5 3/4" Tall, 210g. No other inscriptions.Previous owner's name on Endpaper, Dated 1818. Some wear to Leather. Binding firm. Size: 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall