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The New England primer : improved for the more easy attaining the true reading of English. To which is added The assembly of divines, and Mr. Cotton's catechism.
Title:
The New England primer : improved for the more easy attaining the true reading of English. To which is added The assembly of divines, and Mr. Cotton's catechism.
Author:
Edward Draper (Firm)
Publication Information:
Hartford, Conn. : Published and sold by Ira Webster, 1843.
Physical Description:
[4], [80] pages : illustrations ; 12 cm
General Note:
This reprint of the New England primer was originally printed by Edward Draper and sold by John Boyle in Boston, 1777.

Includes Spiritual milk for American babes by John Cotton.

Ira Webster, publisher of this reprint, includes a preliminary note detailing the origin of the New England primer. An advertisement found in An almanack ... by Henry Newman, printed by R. Pierce for Benjamin Harris in Boston, 1691, mentions the second impression of the New England primer enlarged, sold by Benjamin Harris.

Signatures: [1¹²], 2-3¹², 4⁶.
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