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TUER, Andrew M. History of the Horn-Book. London: Leadenhall Press, 1896.
2 volumes, 4o (250 x 195 mm). Plates and illustrations. With facsimiles of 7 horn-books in front pockets. Original vellum, top edges gilt, others uncut. Provenance: Carl J. Julmann (bookplate); purchased from Roy Vernon Sowers, 12 January 1954.
FIRST EDITION. There are 7 specimen horn-books: A leather covered oaken horn-book stamped with the effigy of Charles II on horseback; two early oaken horn-books with horn(?) covering affixed by brass rules, a cardboard horn-book, and cardboard battleddores. [with:] Grafton and Co. A remarkably fine Collection of Horn Books London, 1923. (2)
2 volumes, 4
FIRST EDITION. There are 7 specimen horn-books: A leather covered oaken horn-book stamped with the effigy of Charles II on horseback; two early oaken horn-books with horn(?) covering affixed by brass rules, a cardboard horn-book, and cardboard battleddores. [with:] Grafton and Co. A remarkably fine Collection of Horn Books London, 1923. (2)