1905 Antique French Grammar Book (in English) | Written by W.H. Fraser & J. Squair | Leather Bound, Turn of the Century Textbook

A French Grammar: For Schools & Colleges Together with a Brief Reader & English Exercises was written by W.H. Fraser and J. Squair in 1901. This is a second edition published in 1905 by D.C. Heath & Company as part of the Heath's Modern Language Series.

A beautifully presented, 120 year old leather bound French text book the Preface explains, "This book aims to provide a practical and thorough course in French grammar and elementary composition for schools and colleges. In preparation of the work an effort has been made to bring the presentation of the subject into accord with recent advances in the methods of modern language teaching."

BIXLEY NOTES
• A French Grammar
• Written by W.H. Fraser and J. Squair
• Published by Heath & Company of Boston, 1905 (Second Edition)
• 551 page leather-bound hardcover
• School library copy
• Original price: $1.12
• Measures 7 1/4" x 5"

VINTAGE NOTES
• In very condition overall for a book 120 years old
• Wear on the top and bottom of the binding
• Some discoloration on the covers
• Inscribed on the inside front cover (dated 1923)
• School library stamp (dated 1910)
• Pages have yellowed but otherwise in good condition
• Small ink stain at the top of some of the first pages

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