The Preceptor : containing a general course of education, wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth; in twelve parts, illustrated with maps and useful cuts.

First edition.
Dedication signed: R. Dodsley.
A collection of miscellaneous writings to which Dr. Johnson furnished the preface. cf. Allibone. Contributors named in Fleeman.
The Preface and "The vision of Theodore, the Hermit of Teneriffe, found in his cell" are by Samuel Johnson.
Title in red and black.
Head- and tailpieces; Initials.
The printed privilege for 14 years' exclusive right to publish granted by George II to Dodsley appears ahead of the front fly leaf in this copy.
Contains a few 18th century annotations.
Two pages of Dodsley's book list at end of vol. 2.