New England Primer, Ira Webster, Hartford, CT 1850 --- . The book measures approx. 3.5" wide x 4.5" tall. Inscribed on the first page, opposite the front cover; "Purchased at Providence Rhode Island August 31st '68." Blue board cover is intact but rough around the edges (see photo) with spine missing, unpaginated. Text pages are complete and in good shape. Printing date of 1850 is based on the most recent date on the "Certificates" page.