The Pocket Companion; or, Every Man His Own Lawyer; by a Gentleman of the Bar; Laid down in so plain a manner, that the Farmer, Mechanic, Apprentice, or School Boy, can draw any Instrument of Writing, without the assistance of an Attorney

Philadelphia: M'Carthy & Davis, 1819. Hardcover. Fourth Edition. "Prefaced with Several Pages of Scrip; Showing a correct form in which an instrument of writing should be drawn, and to instruct those who wish to improve their hand writing at leisure hours, at home, without the instruction of a Teacher." 108 p.: forms (13 leaves of engraved plates included in pagination); 19 cm. Original dark green leather spine with plain green paper over boards. Includes index. Inscriptions in German and English script by former owners on front and back endpapers: Samuel Brubacker, 1825; Isaac F. Bears, Manheim Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., 1839; and Samuel Brubacker, 1842. Early American Imprints, ser. 2, no. 49140 [Shaw & Shoemaker]; Cohen, Bib. of Early Amer. Law, 8116; Nash, Amer. Penmanship, 115. Copyright 1818 by David Sower, Jr. In Good+ Condition: cover is rubbed and lightly stained; back joint separating from head of spine for 4 cm.; minor insect damage near lower corner in first few leaves, without loss of printing; foxing, browning, and light dampstaining throughout; otherwise, clean and tight. Good +. Item #003759

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