Description
1923 John. C. Publishing edition. Hardcover has some fading at edges, and some fraying. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This vintage 1923 edition of “The Winston Companion Readers Primer” offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century education. Published by John C. Winston Company, a prominent textbook publisher of the era, this primer was authored by Sidney G. Fireman and Ethel H. Maltby, respected educators known for their innovative teaching methods. Designed to introduce young students to reading, this book’s well-preserved pages reveal charming illustrations and instructional techniques that would have been cutting-edge at the time. For collectors interested in the history of pedagogy or nostalgic classroom ephemera, this hardcover represents a delightful time capsule. Despite some expected wear from its century of use, the book’s sturdy binding and clean interior make it an excellent addition to any vintage educational book collection or a thoughtful gift for a teacher or literacy advocate.