1830 – New England Primer | Pocketsize English Grammar – Worcester Catechism

The New England Primer was the first reading primer designed for young learners in the American Colonies. It became the most successful educational textbook published in the 17-century colonial United States and was the foundation for most schooling prior to the 1790s.

This 1830 edition was published in Worcester and is notable for being a small, pocket-sized edition that features prayers, scripture verses, and the Worcester Catechism. Other topics include an account of the burning of John Rogers, a dialogue between Christ, a youth, and the Devil, and woodcut illustrations.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The New England Primer : containing the Assembly’s Catechism
• Publisher: Worcester, S.A. Howland.
• Edition: ca. 1830
• Binding: Leather
• Format: Miniature format
• Size:  4.5 in x 3 in (11 cm x 8 cm)
• Collation: 64p
• Illustrations: In text woodcut illustrations
• Contents Include:
  • The Assembly’s Catechism
  • Account of the Burning of John Rogers
  • Dialogue Between Christ, a Youth, and the Devil
  • Devotional prayers
  • Scripture question and answer lessons

Condition:

Very Good. Half leather binding with marbled boards remains tight and secure. Pages generally clean with mild spotting in some areas. In text illustrations present.

Why Collect This?

• Early nineteenth century Worcester printing of a classic American Protestant school primer

Item Number: # 50160