signed first edition Small 8vo., embossed pebbled-brown cloth, stamped in gilt; 216 pages
Hyde Park, Mass., 1888
by FRYE, Alex. E.
Hyde Park, Mass., 1888: Bay State Publishing Company. First Edition. Signed inscription by Frye on the front endpaper: "Compliments of Alex. E. Frey. July 26, 1889." Alex E. Frye [1859-1936] was an educator and writer who is best-known for this book: "The Child and Nature; or, Geography Teaching with Sand Modelling," It is one of several he wrote on teaching geography to children. An uncommon book in the first edition and also scarce to obtain a signed copy! Plus, this particular book is very nice condition!. Small 8vo., embossed pebbled-brown cloth, stamped in gilt; 216 pages. Volume 1 of the American Pedagogical Series. Illustrated.. Very Good (covers nice & very bright; contents clean & tight with a few pages once dog-eared).
(Inventory #: 57405)