Morgan Bibliography of Ohio Imprints, 1796–1850

Title: Pleasing Primer. Designed to Precede No. One, Pleasing Reader.

Imprint: Dayton: Published & Sold by B.F. Ells., [1840]

Copyright: Copyright by B.F. Ells in 1840.

Description: 31, [1] p. ill. ; 14 cm.

Notes:

American Antiquarian Society notes: "Pleasing primer. By B.F. Ells.'--p. [1] of wrapper.

Publisher's advertisement, p. [4] of wrapper, dated June 1, 1840.

Wrapper printed in blue ink. Text printed in black and blue ink.

Wrapper included in pagination.

Wood engraving, p. 26, signed by Alexander Anderson. Wood engraving, p. 28, signed "Hall" (i.e., John H. Hall).

"Pleasing readers. The Pleasing readers are calculated to teach the science of English grammar at the same time the pupil learns to read. … Pleasing primer"--series title and list, p. [4] of wrapper.

"Price six cents.""--at head of p. [1] of wrapper.

Subjects:

• Country Life.
• Juvenile Literature.
• Picture Books for Children.
• Primers, Instrumental Books.

Library Locations:

• American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, MA
• Dayton and Montgomery County Public Library, Dayton, OH

Call numbers:

American Antiquarian Society

CL-Pam E477 P724 1840

References

AI 0. Morgan, R.P. Ohio, 7694.