We present to your attention a rare and valuable antique edition - "French textbook with a French-Russian dictionary", published in 1837 in Vilnius (now Vilnius). Description of book This textbook was intended for the study of French in educational institutions of the Belarusian educational district and was published with the permission of the Ministry of Public Education. The book combines a textbook (a collection of French texts) and a dictionary, which makes it an indispensable tool for students and teachers of the XIX century. The title page contains a quote from the Bible in French: Mettez un enfant dans la bonne voie; quand il avancera en âge, il ne s’en écartera pas. “Train up a young man at the beginning of his way; he will not depart from it when he is old” (Proverbs 22:6). Historical value The book was printed in the printing house of F. Glucksberg, who was one of the largest publishers of his time, known for his works on the dissemination of educational and scientific literature. This edition is an original educational material of the era of the Russian Empire, which preserved the spirit and methodology of teaching French in the XIX century. The book is preserved in a decent condition, given its age. You can see the natural signs of aging of paper, light yellowing of pages, but the text remains clear and legible. The title page has owner's litters and an original signature, which adds antique value to the book. The perfect copy for collectors If you collect rare books, are interested in the history of education or want to replenish your library with rare printed publications of the XIX century, this copy will be a worthy addition to your collection. Year of publication: 1837 Place of publication: Vilna Publisher: Printing house of F. Glucksberg Language: French, Russian Format: A textbook with a textbook and a dictionary Do not miss the opportunity to purchase a unique copy of educational literature of the XIX century!