Websters First Edition by Webster Noah (5 results)

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Facsimile of the 1st Edition (1828) VERY GOOD+, no dust jacket as issued. Green cloth boards with gilt lettering. Gilt eagle inside oval blind stamp on cover. Gently used if at all. Binding is tight and square. No marks in text. 1 volume (unpaged) : portrait ; 28 cm. . . . . . Noah Webster's monumental 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language. The original 1828 edition was groundbreaking as the first truly comprehensive dictionary reflecting American usage, distinct from British works. Webster?s dictionary was notable for its scholarly rigor, providing definitions rooted in 26 languages and supporting them with examples drawn from classical literature and, uniquely, the Bible. Webster, a proponent of American education and the Christian faith, saw language as a key to both civic and religious instruction. His emphasis on Biblical references highlights the cultural and ideological currents shaping early American society, making his dictionary a crucial reference for understanding the language of the country's founding documents and values. This facsimile edition documents the Biblical and constitutional foundations of American education. Its historical significance lies both in the preservation of Webster?s scholarship and in its ongoing influence: the dictionary serves as a resource to explore language as used by America?s founders and to understand how the Bible influenced culture, law, and daily life. The facsimile continues to be valued for its depth and clarity, often regarded as ?the greatest reprint of the twentieth century? for its role in shaping American thought and education.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 2000 pages. 14.50x9.50x2.75 inches. In Stock.

Gilt decorated hard cover. Facsimile edition. Important reference work. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Promotional brochure laid in. Fine copy. As new.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very good green cloth hardcover. Light rub to spine. No marks or names inside. "American Christian History Education Series" on front cover. "Webster's Dictionary" on spine. No marks or names inside. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Hardback in Very Good+ condition without dust jacket. . 4to 11" - 13" tall. Unpaginated pages. Prefaced by an Article: Noah Webster, Founding Father of American Scholarship and Education by Rosalie J. Slater. . * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided *.