Description: The Columbian dictionary of the English language: in which many new words peculiar to the United States, and many words of general use not found in any other English dictionary, are inserted ... to which is prefixed, a prosodial grammar, containing, a short dissertation on vowels and consonants Author: Alexander, Caleb Title: The Columbian dictionary of the English language: in which many new words peculiar to the United States, and many words of general use not found in any other English dictionary, are inserted ... to which is prefixed, a prosodial grammar, containing, a short dissertation on vowels and consonants Publication: Boston: Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews. Sold by them and the other booksellers in Boston: by I. Thomas, in Worcester; by Thomas, Andrews & Penniman, in Albany; and by Thomas, Andrews & Butler, in Baltimore, 1800 Description: First and only edition, square 8vo, pp. iv, [5]-556 [i.e. 552 - pages 445-448 are omitted in the pagination]; original full sheep, red morocco label on spine; label slightly chipped (with partial loss to the letter 'D'), small piece (approx. 1½" x ¼") of leather missing from the top of the front joint, title page browned and with a small waterstain entering from the fore-edge, one early signature starting, modest rubbing, but in all a good and sound copy of an uncommon, early American dictionary. With an early owner's inscription on the verso of the rear free endpaper: "John Colegrove his book bought in Greenfield October A. 1803." This is only the third American dictionary, preceded only by those of Samuel Johnson, Jr., 1798; and Johnson & John Elliott, 1800. Alston V, 348; Evans 36792; Kennedy 6327. Seller ID: 64504 Subject: Americana, Dictionaries, Language Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 3015 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Author: Alexander, Caleb
Publisher: Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews. Sold by them and the
Year Printed: 1800
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Leather
Language: English
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
