Description: An American Dictionary of the English Language by Noah Webster First edition of Webster's monumental work New York: S. Converse, Printed by Hezekiah Howe, New Haven, 1828. First edition, first printing. Complete in two volumes. Contemporary mottled calf with black morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, with the "Additions and Corrections" leaf bound at the end of Volume II; November 28 Advertisement absent, as is nearly always the case. Engraved frontis provided in sympathetic facsimile, lacking tissue guard. Internally Very Good with offsetting and several instances of penciled marginalia. Previous owner name in light pencil on title page. One of only 2,500 copies. An extremely important early declaration of American cultural identity, which heralded the nation's linguistic independence from Britain, inspiring the many dictionaries that to this day carry Webster's name.
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Year Printed: 1828
Topic: Dictionaries, Thesauri
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Noah Webster
Subject: Reference
Language: English
Publisher: S. Converse, Printed by Hezekiah Howe, New Haven
Place of Publication: New York
Special Attributes: 1st Printing, First Edition, 1st Edition
