first edition
1889 · London
by Shuckburgh, E. S.
London: Elliot Stock, 1889. First edition thus. Very good plus.. First printing of this facsimile edition of a mid-16th century alphabet book and reader, purported to be the earliest example of the format by Shuckburgh in his detailed introduction. 9'' x 5.5''. Original limp calf wrappers, stab-sewn. [32] stiff pages. Wrapper with light edge rubbing, scattered spotting. Endpapers browned from proximity to leather. Overall clean and sound.
(Inventory #: 49500)