— A New Roman History, by Question and Answer

London, T. Astley; Sold by R. Baldwin , 1759. Leather. A scarce Roman history from John Lockman, taught through question and answer and complete with sixteen copper plates. Fifth edition of this Roman history designed principally for schools, with information given in the form of questions and answers and extracted from various "ancient authors".  A scarce example. Bound in contemporary full calf. With the original endpapers and blanks. Full index to the rear. Illustrated with sixteen copper plates, depicting the important events described, including a frontispiece. Collated, complete. Published anonymously, though credited to English writer John Lockman, a self-taught scholar acquainted with Alexander Pope and also known for his occasional verse and translations of French works. This format was imitated for his widely used school histories of England and Greece, all of which passed through numerous editions. Bound in contemporary full calf. Externally, rubbed, most notably to spine and rear board. Marks to the boards. 1" splits to the head of the joints, remaining firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional spots and marginal toning. Contemporary ink inscription to front free endpaper. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .