Johnson's new Philadelphia spelling-book or, A pleasant path to literature
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 17846
Publisher: Published and sold by Benjamin Johnson, no. 249, Market Street.
Published: 1809
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
Subjects: English language; Orthography and spelling; Children; Conduct of life; Bible stories; Paraphrases, tales; Teachers; Juvenile literature
Other titles: Philadelphia spelling-book.
Notes: Includes reading excercises of prose pieces and poetry. "The principal difference between this and the spelling books now in common use, will consist in the fairness of the paper, the size of the type, and the beauty of the ornaments. ..."--Preface, verso of title page.

"Copy-right secured according to law."--verso of title page.

Cover imprint: Sold by B. Johnso[n] 1809.

"B. Johnson, printer."--colophon, p. 96.

Title page wood engraving features an image of a male teacher instructing a group of boys. Wood engraving, p. 26 and 93, signed, "A"; wood engraving, p. 42, signed: Anderson [i.e., Alexander Anderson].

"The cataract of Niagara."--p. 93-94.

"The falls of Passaick."--p. 95.

Shaw & Shoemaker 17846

Microform version available in the Readex Early American Imprints series.