Partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 9.75, April 30, 1824. Official copyright document, in part: “I certify that William B. Fowle has…deposited in the Office of the Department of State, a certain Book consisting of 160 pages, entitled The Rational Guide to Reading and orthography: being an attempt to improve the arrangement of words in English Spelling Books, and to adapt the Reading Lessons to the comprehension of those for whom they are intended, By William B. Fowle, Instructor of the Monitorial School.—Boston.” Boldly signed at the conclusion in full as secretary of state. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Mounted to a same-size board. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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