Historical information

Sixth reading Book, formerly fifth book. For the use of schools. New edition revised. Printed and published under the direction of the Commissioners of National Education Ireland.

Physical description

Fad Fair conditioned purple cloth-bound hardcover book, embossed decoration to front & back covers. Title embossed on front, 'National Education Commissioners Ireland embossed within oval shape on back. Cover worn & stained, loss of colour, tear to upper spine. Previous repair/reinforcement to hinges. Page edges stained & discoloured. Pages 45-50 torn upper spine. 494 pp.

Inscriptions & markings

Front flyleaf, 'Elizabeth Poulter/5th Class, Nov. 2th, 1874', handwritten cursive, /'Elizabeth', handwritten in pencil.