Author: HONIBORNE, T., B.A., PRIVATE TUTOR, &C.
Title: Readings for the Globes Or the Uses to Which the Terrestrial and Celestial Globes May be Applied, on a New Plan, for Use in Schools or Private Reading.
Description: Leighton Buzzard, W. & J. Piggott. 1877, First [& only Edition?]. Boards. Hardback 100mm x 165mm tall (4" x 6.5" tall approx.). Pp [viii], 54 + correction leaf. A few minor corrections to text in the Author's own hand, including his ruling through of the printed Price Eight-Pence on the title leaf and his request on page 54 for any lady or gentleman wishing to become a subscriber to a series of translations of the seven tragedies of Sophocles done by Mr Honiborne into English rhymed metre. He has added the footnote "Tutor for Preliminary Examinations. Terms 1/- per hour or by the course. 4, Brick-Kiln Road, Stevenage. Some minor external rubs, otherwise very good. A rare survival of a Provincial printing, in the original illustrated, black-printed, green paper-covered boards. Very Good.

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