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Peyton, V.J.

The Elements of the English Language,. [Les elemens de la langue Angloise…],explained in a new, easy, and concise manner, by way of dialogues; inwhich the pronunciation is taught by an union of letters that producessimilar sounds in French … With familiar phrases, dialogues, and avocabulary, very useful for those who desire to speak English correctly….

London: B. Le Franco, 1790. First Edition. Hardcover. With a facing title-page in French. Textblock printed in 3 columns (English, French and phonetic). A very handsoome copy of this rather uncommon work. Good+ [Textblock Very Good+]. Light shelf/edge wear, minor loss at tail, nicks to boards, last index page shows closed tear, ownership signature at ffep, else tight, bright and unmarred. Brown leather boards, brown spine label, five raised bands. 12mo. 436pp. Index. Item #6210

Price: $450.00