This is an original early 20th-century hardback textbook: The New English Books: A Graduated Course of English Composition in Five Books for Primary and Secondary Schools, Book III, by W. J. Glover. Published by George Philip & Son Ltd of London, it represents a significant piece of educational publishing history and the pedagogical methods of the Edwardian era.
Glover was an accomplished editor in the educational sphere — he also edited The Children's Cameos of Poetry & Prose, a celebrated anthology. This composition textbook was part of a five-book series designed to shepherd learners from primary through to secondary level, and Book III sits at the mid-point of that graduated progression.
The book will appeal to collectors of antiquarian educational materials, those researching the history of English pedagogy and composition instruction, and anyone with a scholarly interest in early 20th-century textbook design and printing. It is equally valued by teachers and librarians building period collections, and by those keen on how the English language was formally taught a century ago.
| Title | The New English Books: A Graduated Course of English Composition – Book III |
| Author | W. J. Glover |
| Publisher | George Philip & Son Ltd |
| Place of Publication | London (32 Fleet Street, E.C.4) |
| Era | Early 20th Century (Edwardian) |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Binding | Cloth boards with decorative gilt title and corner panels |
| Language | English |
| Subject | English Composition, Language Arts, Education |
| Genre | Educational Textbook, Composition Manual |
| Series | The New English Books (five-book series); this is Book III |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Pages Status | Complete — all pages present and intact |
| Original / Reproduction | Original |
| Condition Grade | Used – Fair |
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Used – Fair. The hardback cloth boards show considerable age-related toning and soiling throughout, particularly to the lighter areas of the cover. The spine exhibits fading, fraying and creasing consistent with a century of shelf wear; the corners are softened and worn, and there is surface loss to the cloth at the spine ends. The boards are slightly warped and the text block is gently foxed, though all pages remain legible. The binding is secure and the book holds together well for reading and display. There is no writing or stamps visible in the photos, and the interior text is complete. This is an honest, readable copy of a genuinely scarce educational artefact — suitable for serious collectors and researchers.
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