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Of education : especially of young gentlemen. In two parts

Walker, Obadiah (1616-1699)

1687

Pagination continuous. By Obadiah Walker.

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Of education : especially of young gentlemen. In two parts

Walker, Obadiah (1616-1699)

1687

Pagination continuous. By Obadiah Walker.

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Of education, especially of young gentlemen : in two parts

Walker, Obadiah (1616-1699)

1673

The pagination is irregular. Attributed to Obadiah Walker. cf BM. Errata: p. [1] at end.

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Of education : especially of young gentleman : in two parts

Walker, Obadiah (1616-1699)

1683

Attributed to Obadiah Walker--NUC pre-1956 imprints. Engraved t.p.

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The Study of Folk Life: and its part in the Defence of Civilisation

Peate, Iorwerth Cyfeiliog (1901-1982)

[1959]

Five photocopies of Iorwerth C. Peate's Presidential Address, delivered to Section H (Anthropology) of the British Association for the Advancement of Science at their Glasgow meeting in September 1958...

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West Midlands Responses: Book VIII, Part 6

[1960s]

Collated responses from the West Midland counties for Survey of English Dialects (SED) questions from Book VIII, Part 6: School. Includes questions VIII.6.1 Go to school - VIII.6.6 Writing.

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A treatise on education. In two parts. With the author's method of instruction while he taught the school of Dumfries. And a view of other books on education

Chapman, George (1723-1806)

1790

With a half title, and a final leaf containing an advertisement from the author and a list of "books proper for boys while they read the classics at school".

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Our country, our responsibility

Innes, Duncan; Africa Bureau (London)

[1969]

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The preceptor : containing a general course of education : wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth : in twelve parts : illustrated with maps and useful cuts... [etc.] (v.1)

Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764); Johnson, Samuel (1709-1784)

1769

Head- and tailpieces. initials. Dedication signed: R. Dodsley, and dated 1748. By Robert Dodsley. Cf. Halkett & Laing. Vol. 1: [2], xliv, 5-414 p., [30] plates (29 folded); vol. 2: [2], 560 p., ...

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