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1845ref. 2346357New York: Harper & Brothers 1845. Abridged. Full-Leather. Good/No Jacket. Boards rubbed and drying with 2 inch surface chip from rear corner splits beginning along front and rear joints endpapers and a few other pages foxed ink initials on fore edge. 1845 Full-Leather. xxiii 1 1079 1 pp. 8vo. Full leather gilt rules marbled edges illustrations throughout text. A revision of Webster's monumental achievement of lexicography abridged by J.E. Worcester. A contemporary of Noah Webster Joseph Emerson Worcester was a lexicographer who also worked on Webster's Dictionary but published several dictionaries and other reference works as well. He and Webster engaged in what are now known as The Dictionary Wars in which Webster slung accusations of plagiarism while Worcester maintained that his work was his own. Includes prefaces to the 1829 and 1841 editions; guides to pronunciation; an appendix with words added since the publication of the larger work; John Walker's A Key to the Classical Pronunciation of Greek Latin and Scripture Proper Names; in which the words are accented and divided into syllables exactly as they ought to be pronounced according to the rules drawn from analogy and the best usage. to which are added Terminational Vocabularies of Hebrew Greek and Latin Proper Names. in which the words are arranged according to their final syllables and classed according to their accents by which the general analogy of pronunciation may be seen at one view and the accentuation of each word more easily remembered.; Rules for the Pronunciation of Scripture Proper Names.; Plan of the Octavo Dictionary with Recommendations of This and the Original Work. Harper & Brothers hardcover books
2008ref. 521242008. ISBN-13: 9781584778561; ISBN-10: 1584778563. Webster Noah. Sketches of American Policy. Under the Following Heads: I. Theory of Government. II. Governments on the Eastern Continent. III. American States; Or the Principles of the American Constitutions Contrasted with Those of European States. IV. Plan of Policy for Improving the Advantages and Perpetuating the Union of the American States. Hartford: Printed by Hudson and Goodwin 1785. xix 48 pp. Facsimile reprint The Lawbook Exchange Ltd. 2008. With a New introduction and notes "Noah Webster: Proposing and Promoting Stronger National Union Through the Power of the English Language" by John R. Vile Professor and Chair Political Science Department Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro TN. ISBN 9781584778561. Hardcover. New. $39.95 Remembered today as a lexicographer Webster 1758-1843 was equally active as a political writer. As is the case with his dictionary and grammar textbooks his political essays are strongly patriotic and embody a confidence that the United States would soon become a great nation. He composed Sketches of American Policy at a time when the nationally minded segments of the political class were beginning to pursue plans to create a strong federal government to replace the Confederation Congress. Seeing this as a necessary step to ensure the nation's progress Webster endorsed this cause and wrote this pamphlet to promote it. During his tours throughout the states he presented to several people who would become delegates to the Constitutional Convention including George Washington James Madison and Benjamin Franklin. It circulated widely among the delegates and was an important influence in their debates. Interesting for this reason it is also valuable as a contemporary critique of the Articles of Confederation by a gifted scholar who associated with the leading statesmen of the day. unknown books
1888ref. 712411888. Brooklyn NY: s.n. 1888. 55 pp. Brooklyn NY: s.n. 1888. 55 pp. Noah Webster Promotes Ratification of the US Constitution Webster Noah 1758-1843. Ford Paul Leicester 1865-1902 Editor. An Examination Into the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution Proposed by the Late Convention Held at Philadelphia: With Answers to the Principal Objections That Have Been Raised Against the System. Philadelphia: Printed and Sold by Pritchard & Hall 1787. Reprint. Brooklyn NY: s.n. 1888. 55 pp. Octavo 9-1/2" x 6". Stab-stitched pamphlet in plain paper wrappers untrimmed fore and bottom-edges. A few finger smudges some wear to spine ends front wrapper re-attached with archival tape small tear to fore-edge of front wrapper light toning to interior several uncut signatures. $150. Only edition. "Written by Noah Webster. This is reprinted from his own copy of the pamphlet and the foot notes in brackets show his corrections and additions" editor's note. unknown books
1888ref. 712401888. Brooklyn NY: s.n. 1888. 55 pp. Brooklyn NY: s.n. 1888. 55 pp. Noah Webster Promotes Ratification of the US Constitution Webster Noah 1758-1843. Ford Paul Leicester 1865-1902 Editor. An Examination Into the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution Proposed by the Late Convention Held at Philadelphia: With Answers to the Principal Objections That Have Been Raised Against the System. Philadelphia: Printed and Sold by Pritchard & Hall 1787. Reprint. Brooklyn NY: s.n. 1888. 55 pp. Octavo 9-1/2" x 6". Stab-stitched pamphlet in plain paper wrappers untrimmed fore and bottom-edges. Some wear to spine ends light toning to interior. $150. Only edition. "Written by Noah Webster. This is reprinted from his own copy of the pamphlet and the foot notes in brackets show his corrections and additions" editor's note. unknown books
1876ref. 339724Brooklyn NY: Privately Printed 1876. 16 leaves printed recto only final leaf blank. 4to. Wrappers. 16 leaves printed recto only final leaf blank. 4to. Privately Printed unknown books
1790ref. 56704Boston: I. Thomas and E.T. Andrews 1790. William Safire's Copy Noted grammarian and pundit William Safire's copy of the first collection of Noah Webster's writings demonstrating the broad reach of the pioneering lexicographer's genius. Webster's essays touch a variety of topics from the new constitution to the practical reasons why marriage between cousins is discouraged. Of particular note is the presence of many words that are spelled phonetically such as "Guvernment" "Skools" and "Karacter." This editorial decision was in keeping with Webster's growing desire to simplify language and qualify it in American as opposed to British ways by dispensing with unnecessary vowels and misleading consonant pairings such as "ch" for "k". The language experiments played out here demonstrate an important step in Webster's development as lexicographer which would culminate in the publication of Webster's famous dictionary nearly forty years later in 1828. A charming Webster item with a notable linguistics-related provenance having been owned by William Safire the preeminent popular language and grammar expert of the 20th century. Safire was an author journalist and speechwriter who wrote the long-running column "On Language" for the NEW YORK TIMES. An attractive copy by the foundational American language expert owned by the most notable public expert on language in 20th-century America. xvi414pp. Modern half calf and marbled boards with early calf corners laid down on the outer corners spine gilt leather label. Leather bookplate of William Safire on front pastedown with a handful of marginal pencil notations in the text likely in his hand. Mild offsetting on titlepage minor toning. Overall very good. NAIP w030387. EVANS 23053. SKEEL 745. BRINLEY SALE 7292. HOWES W203. ANB 22 pp.874-75. hardcover books
1831ref. 68639New Haven: Published and sold by Hezekiah Howe et al. 1831. Revised edition of the work first published in 1807 as Webster's Philosophical and Practical Grammar. Its initial reception was tepid but with this revised edition Webster's Grammar began to see wider academic adoption. 12mo. Contemporary tree calf gilt crimson label. Binding lightly rubbed some minor wear to extremities boards slightly bowed. Scattered foxing and discolorations to text corner torn from rear blank free endsheet. A good copy the binding well-preserved. AMERICAN IMPRINTS 10587. SKEEL 435. hardcover books
1823ref. 56705New Haven: S. Converse Printer Sold by Howe & Spalding 1823. The Emily Skeel-William Safire Copy of Webster's LETTERS TO A YOUNG GENTLEMAN The Skeel-Safire copy of the first edition of this unusual Webster publication. In a series of nine letters to an unknown and likely universal correspondent Webster discusses the usual array of issues surrounding grammar and parts of speech as well as virtue and other moral ideals and also comments on the English language dictionaries of his day such as those compiled by Johnson Sheridan and Kenrick. Following the letters is a "Summary History of the discovery and settlement of America from the time of English settlement through the American Revolution" "adapted to the use of families and schools.a convenient Manuel sic for travellers and seamen." In subsequent years Webster's American history would be expanded and reissued but this is its first appearance. A esoteric Webster item with notable etymology-related provenance having been owned by both Emily Ellsworth Ford Skeel Webster's granddaughter and bibliographer and William Safire the preeminent popular American language and grammar expert of the late 20th century. Skeel compiled A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WRITINGS OF NOAH WEBSTER and published the work in 1958; books from her library are scarce. Safire was an author journalist and speechwriter who wrote the long-running column "On Language" for the New York Times. An interesting work by the foundational American language expert owned by his granddaughter who was also one of his bibliographers and then the most notable public expert on language in late 20th-century America. 335pp. Contemporary calf expertly rebacked in matching style spine ruled in gilt gilt morocco label. Leather bookplate of noted grammarian William Safire and the Green Knoll bookplate of Roswell and Emily E.F. Skeel on front pastedown. Contemporary ink ownership inscription on titlepage. Text tanned minor foxing throughout. Good. SKEEL 533. SABIN 102365. hardcover books
1825ref. 57132Hartford: Printed for H. Hudson by W. Hudson and L. Skinner 1825. 1825 Edition of Webster's Immensely Popular Speller with Contemporary Ownership Inscription The 1825 edition of Noah Webster's monumentally important and phenomenally popular American speller originally issued in 1783. The American Spelling Book was Webster's most popular work and went through scores of editions in his lifetime the income from which enabled him to dedicate his efforts to his famous dictionary. The impact of this work should not be underestimated as it became the most common way in which Americans came to learn and understand their own language. The inscription likely that of the original owner and user on the front free endpaper of this copy reads: "Nancy Smith's Book East Haven Jan 24 1826." A well-used but sturdier than usual copy of this book which is often found in tatters. 12mo. Contemporary half calf and paper-covered boards. Paper stained and peeling from boards front board chipped at corners spine rubbed and splitting at head. Interior lightly tanned and foxed stain to lower right corner through the last two dozen pages. Contemporary ownership inscription on front free endpaper see below. A good sound copy overall. SKEEL 212. AMERICAN IMPRINTS 23275. SABIN 102337 note. hardcover books
1962180p. Facsimile reprint of 1831 edition. 12mo. Paper back edition. PALOC 73
1810ref. 252348New Haven: Oliver Steele 1810. First. hardcover. very good. Folded plate. Slim 8vo vi 216 pages browned 3/4 brown morocco marbled boards rubbed bookplate small stamp on verso of title page. New Haven: Oliver Steele 1810. First Edition. Very good . Contains 17 papers by Noah Webster Elizur Wright John Smith Elizur GoodrichBenjamin Silliman Nathaniel Dwight Jared Mansfield David Daggett Benjamin Dwight Jerimiah Day and others. The Connecticut Academy of the Arts and Sciences was established to cultivate all aspects of the sciences arts and humanities. Oliver Steele unknown books
1814ref. 1406529Northhampton: Printed by William Butler 1814. Other. Octavo 32 unbound pages. In Poor plus condition in clear plastic sleeve. Binding has been removed leaving the pages loose. Without cover. Text block has age tanning to paper marginal notation in ink through page 5. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk office Case #2 - New Ephemera Box #5. 1406529. FP New Rockville Stock. Printed by William Butler unknown books
1797ref. 161885Boston: Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews 1797. Eleventh Edition. Leather bound. Good. A solid coy but with obvious age wear: scuffing to covers and age toning to pages. Frontis tattered at edges is detached and laid in. Lower outer corner of leaf 25/26 missing. Old dampstaining to lower edges of first few pages. Deerskin leather crudely hand-sewn over flexible boards. No title to covers. 240 pp. with a abw frontis of Webster. This copy belonged to Esther Merrifield as written beautifully on the front end paper: Esther Merrifield was born in Colrain in the month of February 13 Day 1785. Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews hardcover books
1799ref. 162886Hartford: Hudson & Goodwin 1799. First Edition. hardcover. very good. 2 volumes. xii 9-348; iv 352pp. 8vo contemporary mottled calf with red leather spine labels bindings are rubbed and a little wormed; hinges on first volume are repaired but still solid and attractive; dampstains on front endpaper & blank flyleaf in first volume; pages toned as usual with some light foxing; small ink signatures on titles of both volumes; 2 pages in second volume have tears that were crudely taped and are now discolored. Hartford: Hudson & Goodwin 1799. First edition. Webster surveyed known data from epidemics since the time of Christ in order to prove his theory that these diseases were not contagious but were caused by environmental changes. Despite his incorrect conlculsions his work was widely read and quite influential. William Osler called this book "the most important medical work written in this country by a layman." - GM 1675.1; Austin 2023; Heirs of Hippocrates 1160. Hudson & Goodwin unknown books
1890ref. 60306Tokyo & Osaka: various publishers 1890. 17 volumes 12mo and 8vo all in original blue printed paper-covered boards backed in cloth; condition ranges from fair to near fine. All with the title or variant title of The Elementary Spelling-Book with the following imprints and variations: 1 Tokio: Bookselling Co. after 1866 pp. 3-170 2 Japanese title Japanese mss. notes on rear endpaper; 2 Tokio: Rikugokuwan after 1866 pp. 3-170 2 Japanese title Japanese licensing stamps and ownership stamp on first and last leaves in red; 3 Tokio & Osaka: Rikugokuwan after 1866 pp. 3-170 2 Japanese title Japanese licensing stamp in red; 4 Osaka: Nakagawa ca. 1885 pp. 2 Japanese title 170 2 endpapers printed in Japanese; 5 Tokio & Osaka: Bookselling Co. after 1866 Japanese mss. notes and a drawing on the endpapers sadly defective with the loss of the title-p. and several others; 6 Tokio & Osaka: Daitokuwan after 1880 colophon gives publisher as Hobunkwan pp. 3-174 6 ads in both Japanese and English; 7 Tokio & Osaka: Daitokuwan after 1880 pp. 3-174 2 title in Japanese; Japanese licensing stamp in red; 8 Tokio: Maruya & Co. after 1880 pp. 5-174 lacking title-p. printed Maruya ads on rear pastedown; 9 Tokio & Osaka: Daitokuwan after 1880 pp. 3-174 2 title in Japanese; Japanese licensing stamp printed in red; 10 Tokio & Osaka: Daitokuwan after 1880 pp. 3-174; 11 Tokyo: B. Tsujioka after 1880 pp. 3-174; Japanese title on rear pastedown; 12 New York: D. Appleton pp. 3-176; printed Japanese text on both pastedowns; 13 New York: D. Appleton pp. 3-176; printed Japanese text on verso of title page last leaf and rear pastedown; licensing stamp printed in red affixed to last flyleaf; 14 New York: D. Appleton pp. 3-128 lacks last signature Japanese text on rear pastedown; 15 Tokyo: Sugimoto after 1880 pp. 3-174 Japanese mss. on front pastedown Japanese text on rear pastedown; 16 Osaka: Sekizenkwan 1887 pp. 3-114 4 Japanese text; Japanese mss. notes on front and back flyleaves; 17 Osaka: Sekizenkwan 1887 pp. 5-114 1 Japanese text presumably lacking a title-p. but there's no evidence of it. various publishers unknown books
1790ref. 371006Boston: Printed .for the author by I. Thomas and E.T. Andrews. At Faust's Statue no. 45 Newbury Street 1790. First Edition. xvi 1-414pp. 8vo. Later brown cloth inner hinge of title-page strengthened. First Edition. xvi 1-414pp. 8vo. "Early example of phonetic spelling" - Howes W203; Skeel 745; Evans 23053; Sabin 102344 Printed ...for the author, by I. Thomas and E.T. Andrews. At Faust's Statue, no. 45, Newbury Street unknown books
1790ref. 260813Boston: I. Thomas and E. T. Andrews 1790. First. hardcover. very good. xvi 414 pages. 8vo contemporary sheep with old hand-written spine label chipped; binding well-rubbed and front joint tender but still sound; pages toned and with scattered staining; several pages chipped in margins with no loss of text; first and last several pages darkened at edges from leather binding; ownership signature dated June 1847 on the front blank. Boston I. Thomas and E. T. Andrews 1790. First edition of the first collection of Webster's writings. Overall despite faults a very good copy of this uncommon book. An early example of phonetic spelling. "In the essays ritten within the last yeer a considerable change of spelling iz introduced by way of experiment": this striking early attempt at a phonetic orthography was to find its final fruit in Webster's famous dictionary forty years later. The broad subject matter addresses Government Education Ettiquette Finance History Native Americana etc. The list of subscribers included John Adams 2 copies twelve senators and numerous Massachusetts and Connecticut luminaries. -- Alston III 398; Evans 23053; Sabin 102344; Skeel 745; Howes W-203. I. Thomas and E. T. Andrews unknown books
1843ref. 1363499New York: Webster & Clark 1843. Hardcover. Octavo; 373 pages; G; Rebound in blue cloth with gilt lettering on spine; Minor edgewear; Textblock has age toning foxing to pages damp staining to pages along tail edge brown stains on some pages waviness to pages from moisture; RWO. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area Wegewood Section. 1363499. Special Collections. Webster & Clark hardcover books
