An American Dictionary of the English Language; Exhibiting the Origin, Orthography, Pronunciation, and Definitions of Words (FIFTEENTH EDITION)

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 of Words Differently Pronounced by Different Orthoepists; and Walker's Key to the Classical Pronunciation of Greek, Latin, and Scripture Proper Names. Hardcover. Bound in full brown leather. Covers are plain. Spine bears a dark red label stamped in gilt lettering. Dual columned. Small print. xxiii, 1011 pp. <br><br>CONDITION: Overall VG-. Cover shows significant wear. Spine shows erosion. Both hinges are cracked, yet boards are still present and affixed. Leaves have evenly toned with moderate foxing throughout. Some markings in pencil and pen, (presumed from the period), predominantly within the endpapers. Pagination appears complete, but several pages at the back have sections torn away. Text is still quite readable with care. <br><br>At over 3 lbs., due to the size and weight of this copy, an additional shipping charge may apply. Full refund if not satisfied.