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CATHOLIC PRESS, BANGKOK
Akson Europa Cheek Tam Phasa Thai samrab Dek Phu'ng Hat Rien Nangsu' [Prayers in European Characters, for children just beginning to read and write]. Bangkok: [Catholic Press], 1838. 12° in fours (155 x 98mm). Collation: 2pp. front blank; 2pp. title (verso blank), pp.[1-]56 text, 2pp. rear blank. Woodcut title vignette, and one decoration at the head of the first page of text. Stitched between original drab thin card covers, without spine (?as issued), (covers slightly soiled), modern cloth-backed box. Provenance: Séminaire des Missions Étrangères (early red ink stamp to title).
FIRST EDITION of the first book printed in Bangkok at the Catholic Press: very rare. The title is misleading: this book apppears to have been intended for the use of a Thai-speaking Catholic priest whilst dealing with children. The first half forms a basic introduction to the Thai language and numbering system of the sort that would be of use in the teaching but also (on pp.29-31) includes ten 'rules for students': 1. villagers are not allowed in the classroom; 2. children must be quiet and no playing around; 3. children must sit in uniform rows, etc. The second half from p.31 onwards is made up of prayers and responses in Latin and Thai, with instructions on the celebration of Mass.
Akson Europa Cheek Tam Phasa Thai samrab Dek Phu'ng Hat Rien Nangsu' [Prayers in European Characters, for children just beginning to read and write]. Bangkok: [Catholic Press], 1838. 12° in fours (155 x 98mm). Collation: 2pp. front blank; 2pp. title (verso blank), pp.[1-]56 text, 2pp. rear blank. Woodcut title vignette, and one decoration at the head of the first page of text. Stitched between original drab thin card covers, without spine (?as issued), (covers slightly soiled), modern cloth-backed box. Provenance: Séminaire des Missions Étrangères (early red ink stamp to title).
FIRST EDITION of the first book printed in Bangkok at the Catholic Press: very rare. The title is misleading: this book apppears to have been intended for the use of a Thai-speaking Catholic priest whilst dealing with children. The first half forms a basic introduction to the Thai language and numbering system of the sort that would be of use in the teaching but also (on pp.29-31) includes ten 'rules for students': 1. villagers are not allowed in the classroom; 2. children must be quiet and no playing around; 3. children must sit in uniform rows, etc. The second half from p.31 onwards is made up of prayers and responses in Latin and Thai, with instructions on the celebration of Mass.
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