Salzmann, “Elements of Morality for the Use of Children,” 1799Christian Gotthilf Salzmann (1744-

Salzmann, “Elements of Morality for the Use of Children,” 1799
Christian Gotthilf Salzmann (1744-1811) – German educator and founder of the Schnepfenthal institution
Translation by Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) – English author and women’s rights advocate
“Elements of Morality for the Use of Children; with an Introductory Address to Parents.” London: Printed by J. Crowder, for J. Johnson, 1799. Fourth edition. 3 vols.
Features 51 plate illustrations including frontispiece for volume 2, some attributed to William Blake (1757-1827) – English poet and artist
Duodecimos (173 x 101 mm); full brown morocco with five raised bands on the spines and gilt titles and edging
Very good condition
Estimate: $1,900

Before being translated by Mary Wollstonecraft for the English speaking public, Salzmann’s first edition was printed in Germany in 1782. This fourth edition is rendured particularly special for its connection to William Blake. Opinions vary as to the exact number of plates completed by William Blake. Some say a few as 16 and others as many as 45. Most commonly indicated are plate numbers: 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 26, 32, 36, 37, 39, 41, 47, and 49.

Christian Gotthilf Salzmann (Germany, 1744-1811)

Salzmann began his career as a vicar before becoming employed by Johann B. Basedow’s school, The PHilanthropinum. There, Salzmann helped PHilanthropinism develop the ideal loving relationship of trust between the children and adults. In 1784, Salmann left his post at Philanthropinum to begin his own boarding school in Schnepfenthal. Salzmann believed that a school should operate like a family, with the educators always being good examples for their students and students employing their powers of observation to develop their morality. Salzmann wrote many works in the educational field which can be divided into at least two groups: educational manuals and pedagogical novels.

Condition

In overall very good condition with occasional foxing and scuffs to the boards.

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Christian Gotthilf Salzmann (1744-1811) – German educator and founder of the Schnepfenthal institution
Translation by Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) – English author and women’s rights advocate
“Elements of Morality for the Use of Children; with an Introductory Address to Parents.” London: Printed by J. Crowder, for J. Johnson, 1799. Fourth edition. 3 vols.
Features 51 plate illustrations including frontispiece for volume 2, some attributed to William Blake (1757-1827) – English poet and artist
Duodecimos (173 x 101 mm); full brown morocco with five raised bands on the spines and gilt titles and edging
Very good condition
Estimate: $1,900

Before being translated by Mary Wollstonecraft for the English speaking public, Salzmann’s first edition was printed in Germany in 1782. This fourth edition is rendured particularly special for its connection to William Blake. Opinions vary as to the exact number of plates completed by William Blake. Some say a few as 16 and others as many as 45. Most commonly indicated are plate numbers: 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 26, 32, 36, 37, 39, 41, 47, and 49.

Christian Gotthilf Salzmann (Germany, 1744-1811)

Salzmann began his career as a vicar before becoming employed by Johann B. Basedow’s school, The PHilanthropinum. There, Salzmann helped PHilanthropinism develop the ideal loving relationship of trust between the children and adults. In 1784, Salmann left his post at Philanthropinum to begin his own boarding school in Schnepfenthal. Salzmann believed that a school should operate like a family, with the educators always being good examples for their students and students employing their powers of observation to develop their