Propria quae maribus, quae genus, and as in praesenti, explained, & adapted to the meanest capacity ... [manuscript], ca. 17th century.

230 p. ; 17 x 12 cm

Latin grammar split into three parts: "Propria quae maribus" (p. 1-40); "Quae Genus" (p. 41-129); "As in Praesenti" (p. 130-230).

In Latin and English.

Title from title page: "Propria quae maribus: Quae genus, and As in praesenti, explained; & adapted to the meanest Capacity: wherein mistakes are corrected, and defects supplyed. The whole Performance being done exactly according to Lillies Method, or the Rules of the Royal-Grammar. And so suited to the use of all Publick-Schools."

Includes contemporary slips of paper with additions and corrections; most bound, one loose inside front cover.

"Propria quae maribus" can be found as part of editions of Charles Hoole's Terminationes et exempla declinationum et conjugationum as well as William Walker's Royal grammar, commonly called Lily's Grammar (Wing H2693D).

Signature on first leaf recto: "G. Luna[--], Woodmansey, 1657."

Conserved May 2017.

Bound in leather boards with evidence of metal clasps.

Acquired from Ken Spelman, 2007, cat. 63, lot 1.

V.a.542

Curatorial file available.

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