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Elements of Natural Philosophy, with Practical Exercises, for the Use of SchoolsFirst edition of Francis J. Grund's textbook on natural philosophy, published in Boston by Carter & Hender in 1832. This 12mo volume features contemporary full sheep binding, gilt title on a morocco spine label, text illustrations, and early ownership signatures, including that of American artist Bernarda Bryson Shahn. The book includes practical exercises suitable for school use.
This is the first American edition of Neil Arnott's Elements of Physics or Natural Philosophy, General and Medical, published in 1829. This edition includes additions by Isaac Hays, M.D. The book comprises 532 pages and features wood-cut illustrations. It offers a comprehensive explanation of physics and natural philosophy, tailored for both general and medical audiences, while avoiding complex mathematics.
This item comprises a copy of the popular textbook *The Schoolmaster's Assistant*, printed for Naphtali Judah, and bound with a glued-in broadside advertisement for his bookstore. The broadside showcases Judah's inventory, which may include books, stationery, and other goods. This combined item offers insight into both the educational materials used at the time and the operations of one of the earliest Jewish-owned bookstores in the United States.