Description: Dissertations on the English language: with notes, historical and critical. To which is added...an essay on a reformed mode of spelling, with Dr. Franklin's arguments on that subject Author: Webster, Noah Title: Dissertations on the English language: with notes, historical and critical. To which is added...an essay on a reformed mode of spelling, with Dr. Franklin's arguments on that subject Publication: Boston: printed for the author by Isaiah Thomas & Co., 1789: [i.e. Menston: The Scolar Press Ltd., 1967 Description: 8vo, pp. [4], xv, [1], 410; original red cloth stamped in gilt on upper cover and spine. A facsimil;e of a seminal work, dedicated to Benjamin Franklin, in which Webster puts forth for the first time the spirit of an American (as opposed to an English) language, and particularly its orthography, the reform of which grew out of his correspondence with Franklin. See Evans 22259, and Skeel 651. Seller ID: 64151 Subject: Americana, 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: 69 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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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: Webster, Noah
Publisher: i.e. Menston: The Scolar Press Ltd
Year Printed: 1967
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: Americana
