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Cover and binding of the book including a picture of the tear at the top of the binding.

Text detailing the grammar, history, and definitions of English and English words.

Illustration used to mark the end of a section. Some images repeat, not all sections contain an illustration, and the illustrations vary widely in content.

An example page of dictionary text showing the letter I.

British advertisement for dental treatment. Arched ligature connecting letters c and t, most likely in imitation of medieval style handwriting. Manicule at the end reads "his teeth, even whole sets, never turn black" and lists what publication the…

Page 8: British advertisement with three asterisk marking at end stating "patients may agree for a perfect cure, or by the month, by the year, or for life."

Page 12: British advertisement with three asterisk marking at end stating "letters (post…

French matrimony advertisements with cedilla and tail of the letter Q drawn in pen.

Marginalia written in reference to advertisement XCII. Words seem to read "shall, cart, a, oyster, v."

Comparing the newer binding of the book with the original cover. The cover is blank and shows much wear and discoloration compared to the spine which is almost unmarked.

Provenance marks on the inside cover of Paruta's "History of Venice" (1658). Markings include signature of Robert Kitchen, dated 1680 and priced at 15 (shillings?). Sticker indicates that this book was donated to Tufts in 1860 from the personal…