Lot 348
Education.- Tyron (Thomas) A New Method of Educating Children: or, Rules and Directions for the Well Ordering and Governing Them, during their Younger Years, first edition, for J.Salusbury...and J.Harris, 1695.
Hammer Price: £3,000
Description
Education.- Tyron (Thomas) A New Method of Educating Children: or, Rules and Directions for the Well Ordering and Governing Them, during their Younger Years, first edition, title foxed, a little browned, cropped affecting head-lines and occasionally with slight loss to first lines or fore-edges, mostly to preface or 'Further Thoughts...' at end but without loss to sense, final leaf with author's name Andrew Prime to 'Further Thoughts' crossed out in ink, modern panelled russet calf, spine titled in gilt, [Wing T3190], 12mo, for J.Salusbury...and J.Harris, 1695.
⁂ Rare work by Thomas Tryon (1634-1703), a hatter who founded a mystical movement known as 'Tryonism' which promoted temperance, pacifism and vegetarianism, influencing Benjamin Franklin in his youth. One of many books he wrote, this work on education concerns language training, diet for "breeding women" and children, and a liberal attitude towards discipline. ESTC lists 7 copies in the UK and 6 in America.
Description
Education.- Tyron (Thomas) A New Method of Educating Children: or, Rules and Directions for the Well Ordering and Governing Them, during their Younger Years, first edition, title foxed, a little browned, cropped affecting head-lines and occasionally with slight loss to first lines or fore-edges, mostly to preface or 'Further Thoughts...' at end but without loss to sense, final leaf with author's name Andrew Prime to 'Further Thoughts' crossed out in ink, modern panelled russet calf, spine titled in gilt, [Wing T3190], 12mo, for J.Salusbury...and J.Harris, 1695.
⁂ Rare work by Thomas Tryon (1634-1703), a hatter who founded a mystical movement known as 'Tryonism' which promoted temperance, pacifism and vegetarianism, influencing Benjamin Franklin in his youth. One of many books he wrote, this work on education concerns language training, diet for "breeding women" and children, and a liberal attitude towards discipline. ESTC lists 7 copies in the UK and 6 in America.
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