Webster, Noah (1758-1843). A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language. New Haven, CT: Sidney's Press for Hudson & Goodwin, 1806.
8vo (178 x 108 mm). (A few scattered stains to title-page, small marginal tear on p.167, slightly touching letters on p.168.) Modern calf antique. Provenance: City Library Springfield, MA (perforated stamp and embossed stamp on title-page, and on p.57).
FIRST EDITION. The first appearance of Webster's "American" spelling, which preceded his unabridged Dictionary, printed in 1828. 7,000 copies of this edition were produced at a price of $1.50. Grolier American, 36n; see PMM 291; Sabin 102347; Shaw & Shoemaker 11831; Skeel 577.