A short introduction of grammar compiled and set forth for the bringing up of all those that intend to attain to the knowledge of the Latin tongue.

People / Organizations

• William Lily (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by S. Buckley & T. Longman, 1753.

Publication year

1753-1753

ESTC No.

T223477

Grub Street ID

246093

Description

[10],194,[4]p. : ill. ; 8⁰

Note

Anonymous. By William Lily, with contributions by John Colet, Thomas Robertson, and others.

Includes 'Brevissima institutio' with a separate titlepage, dated 1751. The register and pagination are continuous.

Advertisement on verso of titlepage: "S. Buckley and T. Longman having purchased of the family of the Nortons, the old patentees, the royal grant and privilege of printing Lily's grammar, .. have thought it their duty and interest to print an edition of it, that has been revised and improved by a skilful hand .. At the same time they have not the least intention to suppress this common Lily's grammar, in the form it now stands, .. but will still keep this, as well as the other in sale, ..".

With a final advertisement leaf.