1828 English Reader-leather bound

An absolutely adored English school bookish pencil inscription and delicate super super soft pages.

✨ Antique 1828 “The English Reader” Book ✨

Step into the past with this beautifully aged 1828 edition of The English Reader, compiled by Lindley Murray and M.R. Bartlett. This leather-bound treasure was printed and published by William Williams in Utica, New York, and was designed to help young readers master the art of reading with propriety, expression, and moral sentiment.

The book’s charmingly worn leather cover, delicate marbled endpapers, and time-softened pages carry the unmistakable patina of nearly two centuries. Inside, handwritten notes whisper echoes of its previous owner: “This is my beloved school book.”

Highlights:
📖 Published in 1828, making it nearly 200 years old
📖 Full leather binding with natural wear and character
📖 Includes prose, verse, and instructional material for young readers
📖 Handwritten personal notes inside add a one-of-a-kind historical touch

Whether you’re a collector of early American educational texts, a lover of antique books, or someone drawn to pieces that hold history in their hands, this book makes a stunning display piece or addition to your library.

Condition: As shown — notable wear consistent with age, but binding remains intact; pages show foxing and edge wear typical of 19th-century books.

A true slice of history for your shelf or collection.