The Comic Latin Grammar: Or a Facetious Introduction to the Latin Tongue
Percival Leigh
1840
Charles Tilt
8vo
Description:
A witty mid 19th-century parody blending classical Latin accidence with light hearted social satire and comic verse. Designed as a humorous alternative to tedious schoolroom primers, the text turns standard Latin grammar rules into amusing English rhymes with illustrations throughout.
Condition:
Fair Condition. Brown cloth with gilt titles to spine. Binding is firm, except plate facing page 152 is loose with a closed tear. Contents are tanned and plates are more notably tanned and foxed. Pen inscription to front end paper. Boards have some wear with split to spine edge, marking to boards and notable bumping to corners with fraying.
The Comic Latin Grammar: Or a Facetious Introduction to the Latin Tongue
Percival Leigh
1840
Charles Tilt
8vo
Description:
A witty mid 19th-century parody blending classical Latin accidence with light hearted social satire and comic verse. Designed as a humorous alternative to tedious schoolroom primers, the text turns standard Latin grammar rules into amusing English rhymes with illustrations throughout.
Condition:
Fair Condition. Brown cloth with gilt titles to spine. Binding is firm, except plate facing page 152 is loose with a closed tear. Contents are tanned and plates are more notably tanned and foxed. Pen inscription to front end paper. Boards have some wear with split to spine edge, marking to boards and notable bumping to corners with fraying.
