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1848ref. 31188Springfield: George & Charles Merriam 1848. First edition of the first Merriam-Webster dictionary; thick 4to pp. lxxxiv 1367; engraved frontispiece portrait after Samuel F. B. Morse slightly offset onto title page; full original sheep gilt lettered direct on spine; some rubbing and wear but sound. George & Charles Merriam unknown books
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
1841ref. 021534New Haven CT: Published by the author 1841. First Octavo Edition. Hardcover. Light scattered foxing; stain at bottom margin of first volume not affecting text. Covers rubbed with some loss of leather and staining to first volume; binding tight and firm. Very Good. Two royal octavo 7" x 10-1/2" volumes in contemporary calf leather with gilt-lettered black morocco spine labels marbled edges and endpapers. Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait. Webster's groundbreaking dictionary was originally published in New York in 1828 in a slightly larger format. Laid in is the Preface to the Revised Edition of 1847. PRINTING AND THE MIND OF MAN 291: "Webster was an ardent nationalist and he wanted to stress the political separation from Britain by the cultivation of a separate American language. Under the influence of his friend Benjamin Franklin he turned his attention to 'a reformed mode of spelling' and although he rejected the radical phonetic innovations proposed by Franklin he went far enough to give many printed American words a distinctive appearance." Published by the author hardcover books
1794ref. 61022Hartford: Hudson & Goodwin 1794. 12mo pp. 252; front cover perished back cover loosening; textblock a bit toned and lightly dampstained but textually complete. Webster's Reader was first published in 1785. After but two editions the title was changed to An American Selection Phila. 1787. Other 18th-century printings appeared in Albany Hartford Newport Boston and New York. Skeel notes: After this edition Hudson and Goodwin dropped "Connecticut" in their title but continued the numbering. They also discontinued dating their printings which makes placement difficult." Skeel 468; Evans 28039. Hudson & Goodwin unknown books
1793ref. 30221Boston: Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews 1793. 239 1 pp with the portrait of Webster laid down on the inner front board. Text lightly toned binding very worn with spine chips and loosened hinges. Good. "Thomas and Andrews's Third Edition. With many Corrections and Improvements by the Author." It was originally published as the third part of Webster's Grammatical Institute of the English Language. Thomas and Andrews published sixteen 18th century printings of this work beginning in 1790. Evans 26443. Skeel 463. Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews unknown books
1807ref. 10091716mo leather spine with blue paper covered boards 240 pp .Lacks endpapers binding worn and somewhat stained hinges tender but in tact foxing and staining throughout; good overall. Noah Webster 1758-1843 introduced his spelling books in 1783 and they would become the basic school book for children in early 19th century America. Revised many times by Webster it would teach generations of Americans how to read and spell. This work which is from the press of Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer Andrews was from another series and designed to improve the minds of young people. It was also published in many editions. Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews, 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
ref. 1013434560.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
ref. 1385810246.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1957ref. 883081957. Faber & Faber. London. 1957. DW. First edition. 4to. Endpapers browned and lightly foxed ownership inscription otherwise a very clean and fresh copy in slightly worn wrapper that is rubbed to spine and lacks portion to head of spine. unknown
1956ref. SBH9030Dust jacket is price-clipped in a protective cover and has minor chips on edges with more wear on spine ends. Front is clean but back has smudges from use. Book covers are very clean with minor bumping on the corners and light wear a the top of spine. Pages are very clean with no marking noted except for an owner name top of the FFEP. Doubleday & Co. hardcover
1955ref. 109869Garden City:: Doubleday & Company. Very Good with no dust jacket. Paperback. A Doubleday Anchor Original mass market paperback. Age darkened along the spine else very good in illustrated wraps. Cover illustration by Edward Gorey. . 1955. Doubleday & Company, paperback books
2000ref. Q-0486413748Dover Publications 2000-09-08. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Dover Publications paperback
1993ref. 264275PN. New. 1993. Soft Cover. Date is original print. This is a reprint edition . PN paperback
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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
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
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
ref. 1359169458.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
2024ref. BIBHB0103320252024. Hardcover. New. About The Book: An Improved Grammar of the English Language by Noah Webster is a significant work in the field of English language education published in the early 19th century. Renowned for his efforts to standardize American English Webster's grammar focuses on simplifying rules and making the language more accessible to learners. The book emphasizes clear explanations of grammatical principles practical examples and logical organization. Webster�s innovative approach reflects his broader mission to create a distinct American linguistic identity. This work complements his other contributions including his famous dictionary solidifying his legacy as a pioneer in American lexicography and language reform. About The Author: Noah Webster 1758�1843 the ""Father of American Scholarship and Education"" was a lexicographer educator and political writer. Known for his Blue-Backed Speller books he shaped generations of American learners and promoted distinct American English. A Yale graduate and supporter of American independence Webster authored educational texts a landmark 1828 dictionary and works advancing U.S. nationalism. The Title 'An Improved Grammar of the English Language written/authored/edited by Noah Webster' published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367806609 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 198 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Grammar. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover
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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
ref. 1015982948.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
