Facsimile manuscript bound in black leather. Text and illustrations in black ink. Yellow and green ribbon bookmarks; brass clasp closure, gilt number "1" on front cover with gilt border on cover and spine. Marbled end papers. Text is written in Gothic script and includes the German alphabet, basic grammar, words, and sample passages, all designed to help children learn to read. With intricate illustrations in black ink. Book appears to be a facsimile of a book with same title published in New York by Amerikanische Tractat-Gesellschaft in the 19th century. --Booklooker.de Library copy is inscribed to Charlotte Smith on last page. IaU
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