REID ALEXANDER - Rudiments of English Composition & Key to Rudiments of English Composition

Edinburgh, Oliver and Boyd. 1870, reprint. Full-Leather, 12mo - over 6? - 7? tall. two works bound into one volume. first works title continues "designed as a practical introduction to correctness and perspicuity in writing and to the study of criticism; with copious exercises, for the use of schools" seventeenth edition, the second work is an undated 'new edition'. 134 [2 blank] 114, 24 pp adverts. original marbled eps, plum red blind embossed leather with greek key design to borders, rubbed an worn to edges, joints partially split but holding, black spine label with gilt title 'REID'S COMPOSITION AND KEY" some minor staining to boards. small advertising errata tipped in at title. Good/No Jacket.

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