Authentic 1824 Murray’s English Grammar—an early American schoolbook printed in Hallowell, Maine during the formative decades of the young Republic.

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Description

An original 1824 printing of Murray’s English Grammar Simplified, one of the most influential instructional texts of the early nineteenth century devoted to English grammar, language structure, and formal examination exercises.

Authored by Lindley Murray, whose grammar books shaped English education in both America and Britain, this volume reflects the pedagogical ideals of the early Republic when standardized language instruction became central to schools and academies.

Printed in Hallowell, Maine by Glazier & Company in 1824, this edition represents a regional early American imprint produced during the formative decades following independence. Murray’s grammar texts were widely used in schools across the United States and helped define written English standards for generations of students.

The book includes structured lessons, grammatical rules, and examination exercises intended for classroom instruction and private study. Printed on early nineteenth-century paper stock and preserved in its period binding, the volume retains strong historical character with visible wear and patina consistent with authentic use.

A compelling artifact for collectors of early American books, educational history, antiquarian schoolbooks, and the development of English grammar instruction in the United States.

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Details

Title: Murray’s English Grammar Simplified
Author: Lindley Murray
Publisher: Glazier & Company
Place of Publication: Hallowell, Maine
Year Printed: 1824
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Subject: Grammar / Education
Original/Reprint: Original
Era: Early American (1800–1849)

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Condition

Good antique condition for age. Visible wear to boards and spine, age toning, foxing, and handling marks throughout. Binding remains intact with pages securely held. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

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HOHM Provenance

Carefully sourced for the HOHM collection with a focus on early European and American printed works that reflect intellectual history, educational traditions, and the material culture of the nineteenth century.

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