For your consideration is a Lovely, Vintage-
"OSGOOD'S PROGRESSIVE FIFTH READER: Embracing a System of Instruction in the Principles of Elocution, and SELECTIONS FOR READING AND SPEAKING FROM THE BEST ENGLISH AND AMERICAN AUTHORS. - Designed for the Use of Academies and the Highest Classes in Public and Private Schools.--By LUCIUS OSGOOD.--POITTSBURGH: PUBLISHED BY A H. ENGLISH & CO. - No 79 Wood Street"(Verso of title page states this was copyrighted in 1858 by the publisher, with no additional printings mentioned, making this an apparent 1858 First Edition.)--

Here we have a much worn and obviously heavily used grade school reader, bound in cloth boards with a leather spine. This book has selection by well known American authors of historical interest, including Daniel Webster, Benjamin Franklin, and Horace Greeley. It also includes an early printing of Edgar Allen Poe's famous poem, The Raven.
THIS IS A 1/4 LEATHER AND CLOTH BOARDS BOUND BOOK OF 480 PAGES, WHICH MEASURES ABOUT 7 AND 1/2 BY 4 AND 1/2 INCHES .

Vintage Acceptable Condition. There is age wear, some tears to the spine cover, some staining & writing inside and other minor disfigurements to this Book, but it’s still rare collectible item.

This Book was printed in 1858,
so expect its condition to be such, but overall decent shape for the age.

Cosmetic condition is as clearly and accurately shown in the high-definition pictures provided.
Please inspect all of them carefully!
Overall a rarity, and very uncommon. A really great book to add to any good collection of Western Americana.