A Dictionary Of The English Language: Compiled For The Use Of Common Schools In The United States

Webster, Noah

Published by Sidney's Press, N. Haven:, 1807

About this Item

School Book; Reference; We fit archival quality clear acrylic covers for additional protection whenever possible. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; v, [1], 306 pages; [Early American Children's Books] A Dictionary of The English Language: Compiled for The Use of Common Schools in The United States. Contemp. Sheep leather, red and gilt morocco spine label; rubbed. Contents good and comlete. Some internal spotting, ink signatures on title, light red ink annotation on verso of title, blank end papers frayed, binding solid. American Imprints 14188. Webster had published his first dictionary a year earlier but revised and shortened the text for this subsequent edition to better satisfy the more simple needs of schoolchildren. The 1806 1st has 408pp. The pagination for the 1807 1st school dictionary is v, [1], 306, quite a bit shorter.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Dictionary Of The English Language: Compiled For The Use Of Common Schools In The United States
• Publisher: Sidney's Press, N. Haven:
• Publication Date: 1807
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good with no dust jacket