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Click here to see our other books! An American Dictionary of the English Language Noah Webster 1841 By the Author. Printed by B. L. Hamlen : New Haven 11" by 7" lxxvi, 938; 1020pp. SUMMARY A complete, two-volume set of Webster's American dictionary of the English language, the first edition in octavo. First Edition,Leather Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION First Octavo edition. Second edition overall, first published in quarto in 1828. Complete in two volumes. Bound in full calf. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece to Volume I. Collated, complete. Probably would benefit from a reback to the first volume to match the second. Priced to allow generously for this - other copies can command up to £4-5000.00 This rare octavo edition is known for being textually the best edition published during Webster's lifetime, also being the final edition published before his death in 1843. A groundbreaking and influential work, Webster's dictionary paved the way for future reference books, with countless editions to follow, including the Merriam-Webster collaboration. This important reference work contains the whole vocabulary of the quarto edition, with corrections, improvements and several thousand additional words. With an introductory dissertations on the origin, history and connection of the languages of western Asia and Europe, with an explanation of the principles on which languages are formed. Compiled by Noah Webster, an American lexicographer and dictionary pioneer, known for this important reference work, and for his reform of English-language spelling in America. Webster's name is well-known all across America, being labelled as the "Father of American Scholarship and Education". With library stamps for Stratford-upon-Avon public library, a library issue sheet to the rear of volume I, a few location notations, a bookplate of Chas Lowndes to volume II. Note tipped in to the front blank of volume I. With a note tipped-in to volume I, from Edith R----, discussing the merits of the work, and an article tipped-in to volume II. Endpapers renewed, with blanks retained to volume I only. CONDITION Bound in full calf, with boards rebacked and a new spine to volume II. Endpapers renewed to both volumes, with blanks retained to volume I, renewed to II. Externally, sound, with rubbing to the leather, heavier to volume I. Spine is heavily rubbed to volume I, with spine label chipped. Library issue card to the rear of volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with scattered spotting, heavier to the first and last pages. Library stamps and the odd ink notation, including to the title page and frontispiece. Article and note tipped-in to the front blank of each volume. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques