Antique 1856 Town’s New Speller and Definer - Salem Town LL.D. 150+ Years Old!!

Rare Victorian-era schoolhouse history! This is a true 1856 edition of "Town's New Speller and Definer, Revised and Enlarged" by Salem Town, LL.D. Published in Boston by Sanborn, Carter, and Bazin. ​This "Improved Edition" was a staple of 19th-century American and Canadian education, focusing on the formation and analysis of English derivative words. A fantastic piece for collectors of pedagogy, local history, or those looking for an authentic piece of mid-1800s Americana/Canadiana decor. ​Details: ​Title: Town’s New Speller and Definer ​Author: Salem Town, LL.D. ​Publisher: Sanborn, Carter, and Bazin (Boston) ​Date: 1856 ​Binding: Original hardcover with cloth spine and paper-covered boards. ​Back Cover: Features a fascinating "Popular School Books" advertisement list of the era. ​Condition Note: ​This book is in Antique/Relic condition, showing its 168+ years of age. ​Cover: Significant shelf wear, edge rubbing, and some paper loss on the boards. ​Spine: Intact but shows fraying at the head and tail. ​Pages: Characteristic foxing (age spotting) and water staining throughout. Tightly bound for its age, though the inner hinges show some separation. ​Edges: Visible wear and slight "waving" to the text block from past moisture exposure (see photos). New to Poshmark? Feel free to use our referral code REDRAVENRELICS to receive a $15 credit on your first purchase. Don't forget to check out our other items