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    Hoch-deutsches reformirtes A B C und Namen-Büchlein , für Kinder welche anfangen zu lernen.

    | Date: 1795
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    The Royal primer: or, The first book for children . Adapted to their tender capacities. Authorized by His Majesty King George III. To be used throughtout His Majesty's Dominions. Adorned with cuts.

    | Date: M,DCC,LXXXVIII. [1788]
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    Hodder's arithmetick or, That necessary art made most easy. Being explained in a way familiar to the capacity of any that desire to learn it in a little time. By James Hodder, writing-master.

    Hodder, James, active 1661 | Date: 1719
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    The New-England primer improved , for the more easy attaining the true reading of English. To which is added, the Assembly of Divines catechism.

    | Date: M,DCCLXXXVII. [1787]
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    The New-England primer, enlarged and improved: or, An easy and pleasant guide to the art of reading . Adorned with cuts. Also the catechism.

    | Date: [1790?]
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