1849 David Tower "The Gradual Primer" in Wonderful Homespun Wool Plaid Wrap matte glazed maybe some graphite too

maybe some graphite too

from which it could easily be removed

and 2" tall

plus a slate pencil attached with a string to boot

surrounded on all sides by numbered tabs

1849 David Tower "The Gradual Primer" in Wonderful Homespun Wool Plaid Wrap matte glazed maybe some graphite tooI'm a big fan of early school primers, but restrain myself to only pick up very special ones, which I think this one very much is, particularly for being wrapped in this glorious homespun woolen plaid, just beautiful. Well worn around the edges, but the fabric has done its job well, with zig zag stitching on the inside covers holding it (more or less) tight still. And an excellent, rare primer itself, a 1849 edition of David B. Tower's "The Gradual