New England Primer
New England Primer
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Book Notes: Cove shows heavy wear. Pages are in good shape with a few containing tears. Binding is intact.
Author(s): John Cotton, Isaac Watts, Benjamin Harris
Publication year: 1844
Binding: Pocket Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hartford, Conn.: Ira Webster
ISBN:This volume is an 1840s historical facsimile reprint produced by publisher Ira Webster, which replicates the foundational 1777 Boston edition of The New England Primer. Originally compiled in the late 17th century by Benjamin Harris, The New England Primer was the most successful and influential elementary school textbook in colonial American history, shaping the literacy and religious foundations of generations.
The text combines basic literacy instruction with rigorous Puritan theology. It introduces the alphabet through famous illustrated rhyming woodcuts (such as "In Adam's fall, we sinned all") and progresses to spelling lists, moral lessons, and historical religious texts. This specific mid-19th-century reprint includes an introduction detailing the book's origins, a prefatory extract from Henry Newman's 1691 Almanack (which contains the earliest known advertisement for the Primer), the standard Westminster Assembly's Shorter Catechism, and John Cotton's Spiritual Milk for Boston Babes. It serves as both a primary tool for childhood education and a profound cultural artifact of early American spiritual and social values.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Described
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
