An American dictionary of the English language : intended to exhibit, I. The origin, affinities and primary signification of English words, as far as they have been ascertained; II. the genuine orthography and pronunciation of words, according to general

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Title: An American dictionary of the English language : intended to exhibit, I. The origin, affinities and primary signification of English words, as far as they have been ascertained; II. the genuine orthography and pronunciation of words, according to general
Alternative Title: Webster's dictionary
Creator: Converse, Sherman, 1790-1873
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843
Published / Created: 1828
Publication Place: New York : (New Haven :
Publisher: S. Converse, Printed by Hezekiah Howe)
Description: Quire 22 misprinted, and out of alphabetic sequence. Imperfect: portrait wanting. "Advertisement", [2] p., bound in at front of v. 1. Stamp: Property of G. & C. Merriam Co., Springfield, Mass. Description of volume on G. & C. Merriam letterhead mounted to front flyleaf. Presentation inscription from Noah Webster's son, W.G. Webster, to De Witt C. Clarke, dated March 4, 1829. Autograph of De Witt Clinton Clarke, 1828 (v. 2). Previously owned by Mary E. Collins, Colchester, VT. Ms. additions to text.
Extent: 2 p. ; 29 cm.
2 v. : port. ; 29 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been partially digitized.
Language: English

Collection Information

Repository: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number: Merriam +11

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format: text
Genre: Dictionaries
Resource Type: Books, Journals & Pamphlets
Subject (Topic): English language--Dictionaries

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Orbis Record: 1247908
Object ID (OID): 10615114