A concise and comprehensive system of English grammar. In two books. Designed for the use of schools and private families. By J. Bell, ...

People / Organizations

• John Bell (Author)

Imprint

Glasgow: printed by R. and A. Foulis for the author, 1769.

Publication year

1769-1769

ESTC No.

T141374

Grub Street ID

188913

Description

326,[2];232,[2]p. ; 8⁰

Note

Each book has its own pagination and register.

Book 1 has a half-title after the collective titlepage: 'A new methodical grammar of the English tongue. Book first.' - Book 2 has its own titlepage: 'The construction of prose, in theory and practice: .. By J. Bell, ..'.

A third book or an appendix to book 2 was published in 1769 entitled: 'The construction of verse, in theory and practice: or the art of poetry, .. By J. Bell, .. '.

The final leaf in both books 1 and 2 contain errata.