The speaker : or, miscellaneous pieces, selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth in reading and speaking. A new edition, corrected and enlarged. To which are prefixed two essays: I. On elecution. II. On reading works of taste
William Enfield, W. Eyres (Printer), Joseph Johnson (Publisher), Thomas Stothard (Engraver), National Art Library (Great Britain). Renier Collection of Historic and Contemporary Children's Books
Print Book, English, 1801
A new edition, corrected and enlarged
Printed by W. Eyres, Horse-Market, for J. Johnson, St. Paul's Church-Yard, London, Warrington, 1801
bookplates
xlviii, 394, [2] pages, 4 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 18 cm (12mo)
1008535178
Essay on elocution
Select sentences
Narrative pieces
Didactic pieces
Argumentative pieces
Orations and harangues
Dialogues
Descriptive pieces
Pathetic pieces
"Embellished with four copper plates."
Acquired by the Reniers from "F" in March 1964
Bookplate on upper pastedown reads: "From the Library of Anne Renier and F.G. Renier."
Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier
Initialled in ink "AR" (ie. Anne Renier) on lower flyleaf
Laid paper (dated 1800); horizontal chainlines; duodecimo format
Ownership inscription on t.p. reads: "Lucinda Wood."
Plates and frontispiece dated Jan. 1st 1798 and signed Stothard
Preface signed Warrington Academy, October 1, 1774
Presentation inscription on upper flyleaf reads: "Michael Wood received this book as a reward for his good answering in both his examinations, & for his regular attention to business. Thos. D. Hincks 24. Decr. 1803."
Signed and gathered in twelves
Trade binding of sheepskin. Gold fillets on spine