American Dictionary Of the English Language
by Webster, Noah
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On Feb 14, 2016, Anonymous said
I have an 1861 version, and I would not part with it for $1000 - the Orwellian changes to key definitions over almost 200 years are easily seen by even the brain dead... This is an essential tool for anyone who actually reads old books...
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An American dictionary of the English language; containing the whole vocabulary of the first edition in two volumes quarto; the entire corrections and improvements of the second edition in two volumes royal octavo; to which is prefixed and introductory dissertation on the origin, history, and connection of the languages ... Revised and enlarged by Chauncey A. Goodrich
by Webster, Noah
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Springfield: George and Charles Merriam, 1848. First edition of the first Merriam-Webster dictionary; thick 4to, pp. lxxxiv, 1367; engraved frontispiece portrait after Samuel F.B. Morse; full original sheep, black morocco spine label mostly perished; the whole quite scuffed and rubbed, preliminaries foxed, modern (1950s) manuscript list of birthdays on rear endpapers; texblock very good and sound. Contemporary ownership inscriptions… Read more about this item Item Price
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An American Dictionary of the English Language
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New York: S. Converse, Printed by Hezekiah Howe, New Haven, 1828. First Edition. Very Good. 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… Read more about this item Item Price
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An American dictionary of the English language; containing the whole vocabulary of the first edition in two volumes quarto; the entire corrections and improvements of the second edition in two volumes royal octavo; to which is prefixed and introductory dissertation on the origin, history, and connection of the languages ... Revised and enlarged by Chauncey A. Goodrich
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Springfield: George & Charles Merriam, 1848. First edition of the first Merriam-Webster dictionary; thick 4to, pp. lxxxiv, 1367; engraved frontispiece portrait after Samuel F. B. Morse (slightly offset onto title page); full original sheep, gilt lettered direct on spine; some rubbing and wear, but sound. Item Price
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An American dictionary of the English language; containing the whole vocabulary of the first edition in two volumes quarto; the entire corrections and improvements of the second edition in two volumes royal octavo; to which is prefixed and introductory dissertation on the origin, history, and connection of the languages ... Revised and enlarged by Chauncey A. Goodrich
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Springfield: George and Charles Merriam, 1848. First edition of the first Merriam-Webster dictionary; thick 4to, pp. lxxxiv, 1367; engraved frontispiece portrait after Samuel F.B. Morse; full original sheep, lacking spine label; the whole quite scuffed and rubbed, preliminaries foxed with one soil spot; previous ownership signature on front flyleaf has been neatly cut out; texblock very good and sound.… Read more about this item Item Price
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An American Dictionary Of The English Language; Exhibiting The Origin, Orthography, Pronounciation, And Definitions Of Words, Abridged From The Quarto Edition By The Author, To Which Are Added A Synopsis Of Words Differently Pronounced... And Walker's Key...Revised Edition; With An Appendix Containing All The Additinal Words In The Larger Work
by Webster, Noah, (Edited By William Tully For Scientific Terms)
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New York: Harper And Brothers, 1845. Hardcover. Good. Xxiii, (I), 1079 (I). Original Binding: Full Calf, Four Bands, Red Morocco Spine Label, Gilt. 10" X 6" X 2 1/2". Last Edition, In 1845 Printing, Before The New Revised Edition Of 1847 [Revised By The Merriams, Chauncey A Goodrich, William Tully, Noah Porter, S. W. Barnum And A "Corps… Read more about this item Item Price
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An American Dictionary Of the English Language
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NY: Harper and Brothers, 1849. Later Printing, Revised . Full-Leather. Fair/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. From the title page, " Walker's Key to the classical pronunciation of Greek, Latin and scripture proper names. Revised and enalrged by Chauncey A. Goodrich." 2 notable "flaws" affect the leather binding, a separation at the front hinging of… Read more about this item Item Price
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AN AMERICAN DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE; Exhibiting the Origin, Orthography, Pronunciation, and Definitions of Words
by Noah Webster
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- 1839
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New York: White & Sheffield, 1839. Stereotype Edition (Abridged). Leather. Fair. 1011p. A hardcover book bound in full brown leather. Acceptable condition, considering its age. Covers and spine are heavily scuffed all over; the gilt spine text is practically illegible. Lots of early owners' ink inscriptions and personal stamps on the front endpapers; pencil doodles on rear endpapers.… Read more about this item Item Price
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An American Dictionary of the English Language; Exhibiting the Origin, Orthography, Pronunciation, and Definitions of Words (FIFTEENTH EDITION)
by Noah Webster
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- Fifteenth Edition
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- 1836
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New York: N. and J. White, 1836. Fifteenth Edition . Hardcover. Very Good -. 9.5" x 6.25" x 2.75. FIFTEENTH EDITION, 1836. Full Title: An American Dictionary of the English Language; Exhibiting the Origin, Orthography, Pronunciation, and Definitions of Words by Noah Webster, LL.D, Abridged from the Quarto Edition of the Author, to Which are Added, A Synopsis… Read more about this item Item Price
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American Dictionary of the English Language (1828 Facsimile Edition)
by Noah Webster
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- June 1967
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Foundation for American Christian Education, June 1967. Hardcover . Used Good/yes . Item Price
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AN AMERICAN DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
by WEBSTER, NOAH
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New York: Published by S. Converse, Printed by Hezekiah Howe, New Haven, 1828. FIRST EDITION. 290 x 235 mm. (11 1/2 x 9 1/4"). Including the terminal leaf of "Additions" (not infrequently missing) in the second volume. Two volumes..
Convincing period-style modern sprinkled calf, flat spines divided into panels with gilt lozenge centerpiece by decorative gilt rolls, one… Read more about this item Item Price
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American Dictionary of the English Language (1828 Facsimile Edition)
by Noah Webster
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- 1967-06-01
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Foundation for American Christian Education, 1967-06-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Item Price
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An American Dictionary of the English Language
by Webster, Noah
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An American Dictionary of the English Language
by Webster, Noah 1758-1843
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An American Dictionary of the English Language.
by Webster, Noah
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New York: Published by S. Converse. Printed by Hezekiah Howe - New Haven, 1828. First edition of pioneering lexicographer Noah Webster's monumental American Dictionary, arguably the most popular American book ever published and one of only 2500 copies printed. Thick quarto, bound in three quarter polished calf over marbled boards with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, engraved portrait… Read more about this item Item Price
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An American Dictionary of the English Language
by Webster, Noah
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- 1852
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Springfield, Mass.: George and Charles Merriam. Good with no dust jacket. 1852. Hardcover. Full leather hardback is tightly bound with FO name to Fly and Title Page. End papers are a light mauve with advertising and testimonials as well as foxing around edges. Paper beginning to crack at both gutters but not affecting strength of binding. Overall… Read more about this item Item Price
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An American Dictionary of the English Language; Exhibiting the Origin, Orthography, Pronunciation, and Definitions of Words
by Webster, Noah
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New York: N. & J. White, 1838. Fifteenth Edition . Hardcover. Very Good -/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1011pp.(2½"thick); HB rebound! (rebound in 1889&1938) lt.brwn.w/blk.&gilt; rubbed w/wear on edges&corners; some scuff PON in gilt,bttm.spine; PONs,endpapers; foxing throughout, but easily readable; one of ft.endpapers torn away. Title continues: "Abridged from the Quarto editon… Read more about this item Item Price
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An American Dictionary of the English Language
by Webster, Noah
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- 1853
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Springfield: George & Charles Merriam, 1853 Clean tight volume with leather cracking at the spine, dampstain on front cover [not unattractive], edgewear, 2" tear at front gutter. Internally light dampstain at the top margin, sporadic foxing, offsetting from frontis to glassine tissue guard and title page. Rather attractive volume. Extra shipping on this due to extra weight. Item Price
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American Dictionary of the English Language (1828 Facsimile Edition)
by Noah Webster
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- Third
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- 1983
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San Francisco, Ca: Foundation For American Christian Education. Very Good, Solid Clean Copy Of This Famous Dictionary, Bright Green Cloth Boards With Gilt Title To Cover And Spine, Cover With Gorgeous Gilt Eagle, Huge With Additional Shipping Cost, Interior Like New, Great Copy . Very Good. Hardcover. Third. 1983. Item Price
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An American Dictionary Of The English Language: Containing The Whole Vocabulary Of The First Edition In Two Volumes Quarto; The Entire Corrections And Improvements Of The Second Edition In Two Volumes Royal Octavo; To Which Is Prefixed An Introductory Dissertation On The Origin, History. And Connection, Of The Languages of Western Asia and Europe
by Noah Webster
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- 1849-01-01
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Springfield: George and Charles Merriam,, 1849-01-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. 0x0x0. Quarto. Second edition of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. lxxxiv + 1367 pages. Contemporary calf, marbled endpapers. Extensive wear and rubbing, front board detached. Heavy foxing throughout. This is an oversized or heavy book, that requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. Item Price
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An American Dictionary of the English Language
by Webster, Noah
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- 2016-07-05
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