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 generalConverse, Sherman, 1790-1873Webster, Noah, 1758-18431828Quire 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.text