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1794109701794. 103pp Disbound no half title. Scattered foxing. Good. FIRST EDITION. Evans 28130. unknown
1793005243Worcester Mass: Leonard Worcester 1793. Part I: The Dictates of Reason relative to the Doctrine of Election. Part II: The Grace of the Gospel Offer to the Non-Elect vindicated against the most formidable Objections. To which are annexed brief remarks on some pamphlets written by Dr. Moore and Dr. Linn: in a letter from Cephas to Bereas. 45 pp. Disbound document but string-tied. Previous owner's signature at top of front page. Front page edges are chipped and have several holes silverfish in the middle of the paper. Pages are browning and foxing from age but text is still easily legible. Overall document in Good condition. Paper Cover. Good. Size: Approx. 5 1/4" x 8 3/4". Religion. Leonard Worcester
178619712Newbury-port: Printed by John Mycall 1786. 61 1 blank pp. Half title. Disbound partly untrimmed. Light uniform tanning light scattered foxing. Half title inscribed "Leonard Wood" portion of 'd' trimmed away. Two holes in a blank foremargin no text affected. Small hole in title page affecting two letters else Very Good. Worcester's scarce version of his doctrinal dispute with Reverend Murray. FIRST EDITION. Evans 20158. NAIP w003489. Not in Jenkins. Printed by John Mycall unknown
1794109701794. 103pp Disbound no half title. Scattered foxing. Good. FIRST EDITION. Evans 28130. unknown books
178630995Newbury-Port: Printed by John Mycall 1786. 61 1 blank pp with the half title. Stitched in contemporary drab wrappers. Untrimmed. A lovely copy with occasional mild foxing. Near Fine. Half title inscribed "Edw. Titcomb". <br/><br/> The pamphlet is Worcester's argument in his doctrinal dispute with Reverend Murray the founder of Universalism.<br/>FIRST EDITION. Evans 20158. NAIP w003489. Printed by John Mycall unknown books
178619712Newbury-port: Printed by John Mycall 1786. 61 1 blank pp. Half title. Disbound partly untrimmed. Light uniform tanning light scattered foxing. Half title inscribed "Leonard Wood" portion of 'd' trimmed away. Two holes in a blank foremargin no text affected. Small hole in title page affecting two letters else Very Good. Worcester's scarce version of his doctrinal dispute with Reverend Murray. FIRST EDITION. Evans 20158. NAIP w003489. Not in Jenkins. Printed by John Mycall unknown books
179927523<p><strong>1799 Noah Webster Medicine 1ed History of Epidemic DISEASES America BEST!</strong></p><p><strong><u>"The most important medical work written in this country"</u></strong></p><p>The name Webster has become synonymous with dictionary and American language over the last century. Noah Webster sought to create a purely 'American' culture that was independent of British claim; he achieved this by creating his dictionary – a work that helped distance American grammar and linguistics from that of Britain.</p><p>However Webster is also remembered for an interesting treatise chronicling world diseases and epidemics. This work summarized 19th-century diseases his own observations and the effects of the epidemics on economics and historical growth.</p><p>Osler says of this work:</p><p>"The most important medical work written in this country by a layman."</p><p>Item number: #27523</p><p>Price: $750</p><p>WEBSTER Noah</p><p><strong><em>A brief history of epidemic and pestilential diseases ; with the principal phenomena of the physical world which precede and accompany them and observations deduced from the facts stated</em></strong></p><p>Hartford: Printed by Hudson & Goodwin 1799. First edition.</p><p><u>Details</u>:</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages; Volume II</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->4 352</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->References: Garrison-Morton 1675.1</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Provenance:</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Binding sticker – T. Creigh</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Handwritten – <em>John Creigh 1830</em></p><p> <!--endif-->John Creigh 1773-1861 was a physician in Pennsylvania. His own father also John Creigh 1741-1813 was an <strong>Irish immigrant to America who fought for American independence during the Revolutionary War being commissioned as Captain of the 6th Company 2nd Battalion. </strong></p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Handwritten – <em>Tho. Creigh 1830</em></p><p> <!--endif-->Thomas Creigh 1808-1880 was an American Presbyterian minister at Mercersburg Presbyterian Church for 49 years. While not predominantly remembered as a writer he also wrote and published several sermons and works of Presbyterian history in and around his native Carlislie Pennsylvania.</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: English</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~8.75in X 5.5in 22.5cm x 14cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p><u>Photos available upon request. </u></p> Hudson & Goodwin hardcover
1799mon0000002001Printed by Hudson & Goodwin. 1799-01-01. Hardcover. Good. in x in x in. Volume 1: 348p; volume 2: 352p. Leather covers with red and black morocco labels. No DJ issued. Once had marbled page edges but the marbling is mostly faded. Previous owner name stamped in each volume: John H. Pitman as well is inked in each volume. Inked name is dated 1833 in Vol. 1. Rubbing to all leather edges. Scuffing to covers. Some staining to covers of both volumes. Foxing throughout in both volumes. Stitched binding is tight in both volumes. Original binding on both volumes. William Osler called this book ""the most important medical work written in this country by a layman."" Printed by Hudson & Goodwin. hardcover
1799162886Hartford: Hudson & Goodwin 1799. First Edition. hardcover. very good. 2 volumes. xii 9-348; iv 352pp. 8vo contemporary mottled calf with red leather spine labels bindings are rubbed and a little wormed; hinges on first volume are repaired but still solid and attractive; dampstains on front endpaper & blank flyleaf in first volume; pages toned as usual with some light foxing; small ink signatures on titles of both volumes; 2 pages in second volume have tears that were crudely taped and are now discolored. Hartford: Hudson & Goodwin 1799. First edition.<br/> <br/> Webster surveyed known data from epidemics since the time of Christ in order to prove his theory that these diseases were not contagious but were caused by environmental changes. Despite his incorrect conlculsions his work was widely read and quite influential. William Osler called this book "the most important medical work written in this country by a layman." - GM 1675.1; Austin 2023; Heirs of Hippocrates 1160.<br/> <br/> Hudson & Goodwin unknown
1790371006Boston: Printed .for the author by I. Thomas and E.T. Andrews. At Faust's Statue no. 45 Newbury Street 1790. First Edition. xvi 1-414pp. 8vo. Later brown cloth inner hinge of title-page strengthened. First Edition. xvi 1-414pp. 8vo. "Early example of phonetic spelling" - Howes W203; Skeel 745; Evans 23053; Sabin 102344 Printed ...for the author, by I. Thomas and E.T. Andrews. At Faust's Statue, no. 45, Newbury Street unknown
1790260813Boston: I. Thomas and E. T. Andrews 1790. First. hardcover. very good. xvi 414 pages. 8vo contemporary sheep with old hand-written spine label chipped; binding well-rubbed and front joint tender but still sound; pages toned and with scattered staining; several pages chipped in margins with no loss of text; first and last several pages darkened at edges from leather binding; ownership signature dated June 1847 on the front blank. Boston I. Thomas and E. T. Andrews 1790. First edition of the first collection of Webster's writings. Overall despite faults a very good copy of this uncommon book.<br/> <br/> An early example of phonetic spelling. "In the essays ritten within the last yeer a considerable change of spelling iz introduced by way of experiment": this striking early attempt at a phonetic orthography was to find its final fruit in Webster's famous dictionary forty years later. The broad subject matter addresses Government Education Ettiquette Finance History Native Americana etc. The list of subscribers included John Adams 2 copies twelve senators and numerous Massachusetts and Connecticut luminaries. -- Alston III 398; Evans 23053; Sabin 102344; Skeel 745; Howes W-203.<br/> <br/> I. Thomas and E. T. Andrews unknown
179379398Worcester: Leonard Worcester. Very Good. 1793. Softcover. 5 by 8 inches -- original 1793 printed sermon of Noah Worcester pastor of the Church in Thornton; complete in 45 pages removed from bound volume -- solid and sound. . Leonard Worcester paperback
179258418Hartford: Hudson & Goodwin 1792. 12mo pp. 3-131 pp.1 2 & 132 pastedowns; original sheep-backed blue paper-covered wooden boards; leather rubbed; covers soiled; rear board split vertically internally reinforced in the margins with surgical tape not obscuring any lettering; pages toned and lightly soiled. Contemporary inscription on front pastedown: "Reumah Chase hear Book stele not this Book for feair of shame for hear you se the oners name. Reumah Chase Hear Book 1802." Evans 25002; Skeel 417. Hudson & Goodwin unknown
179113142Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews 1791-01-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. Wooden boards wrapped in leather along spine and on a portion of the front. Appears to be some repairs to the book. Some of pages have tears. Text has some tears and stains. Tight binding. Inscription indicates book was received as a gift Feb. 2 1795. Copyright 1791. Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews hardcover
179624632<p><strong>1796 FAMED Noah Webster American READER Speller Dictionary Grammar Americana</strong></p><p>The name Webster has become synonymous with dictionary and American language over the last century. Noah Webster sought to create a purely 'American' culture that was independent of British claim; he achieved this by creating his dictionary – a work that helped distance American grammar and linguistics from that of Britain. </p><p>Webster's American "<em>Reader</em>" went through numerous editions titles and versions including this 1796 printing of "<em>An American Selection of Lessons in Reading and Speaking</em>".</p><p>Item number: #24632</p><p>Price: $599</p><p>WEBSTER Noah</p><p><strong><em>An American selection of lessons in reading and speaking Calculated to improve the minds and refine the taste of youth</em></strong></p><p>Printed at Boston by Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews 1796.</p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->vi 1 8-240</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->References: Evans 33178</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Provenance: Handwritten – <em>Joel Marsh</em></p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: English</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~7in X 4.25in 17.5cm x 10.5cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>24632</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews hardcover
1796151496Hartford Connecticut: Printed by Hudson & Goodwin nd. ca. 1796. Tenth Connecticut edition with "great Improvements" - after the 9th edition H&G dropped the "Connecticut" but continued the numbering. Hardcover. Poor. 261 2 p. 16 cm. Quarter leather with paper covered boards. From our As Is shelf. Spine deteriorated front board nearly detached rear cover nearly split in two paper chipped away. Ink notes and stains on endpapers. Date 1798 appears along with name Aaron <br/><br/>Last two pages are Table of Contents. Title continues: "Calculated to improve the minds and refine the taste of youth. To which are prefixed Rules in Elocution and Directions for Expressing the Principal Passions of the Mind. Being The Third Part of a Grammatical Institute of the English Language." Book includes rules for reading and speaking general directions for exressing the passions Gen. Washington's resignation at the close of the war History of Pocahontas Oration on the Boston Massacre etc. and many other articles dialogues poetry lessons. Skeel 477. Printed by Hudson & Goodwin hardcover
179527480<p><strong>1795 FAMED Noah Webster American READER Speller Dictionary Grammar Americana</strong></p><p>The name Webster has become synonymous with dictionary and American language over the last century. Noah Webster sought to create a purely 'American' culture that was independent of British claim; he achieved this by creating his dictionary – a work that helped distance American grammar and linguistics from that of Britain. </p><p>Webster's American "<em>Reader</em>" went through numerous editions titles and versions including this 1795 printing of "<em>An American Selection of Lessons in Reading and Speaking</em>". </p><p>Item number: #27480</p><p>Price: $599</p><p>WEBSTER Noah</p><p><strong><em>An American selection of lessons in reading and speaking Calculated to improve the minds and refine the taste of youth</em></strong></p><p>New York: by George Bunch & Co. 1795.</p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->IV 5-239 i.e. 237</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->References: Evans 33178</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Provenance: </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Bookplate – Richard G. Durnin</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Handwritten – <em>Lauran Tyler 1799</em></p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: English</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~6.75in X 4in 17cm x 10cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p><u>Photos available upon request. </u></p> George Bunch & Co hardcover
179461022Hartford: Hudson & Goodwin 1794. 12mo pp. 252; front cover perished back cover loosening; textblock a bit toned and lightly dampstained but textually complete. Webster's Reader was first published in 1785. After but two editions the title was changed to An American Selection Phila. 1787. Other 18th-century printings appeared in Albany Hartford Newport Boston and New York. Skeel notes: After this edition Hudson and Goodwin dropped "Connecticut" in their title but continued the numbering. They also discontinued dating their printings which makes placement difficult." Skeel 468; Evans 28039. Hudson & Goodwin unknown
1797281358Printed at Boston : by Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews 1797. Thomas and Andrews' ninth edition. With many corrections and improvements by the author. Softcover. Poor copy wear and tear as with age. Boards damaged. Text remains in fine condition. Physical description; vi 1 8-240 p. : 1 port. ; 18 cm. 12mo. Subjects; Webster Noah -- 1758-1843 -- Portraits. Elocution. Printed at Boston, : by Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews paperback
1797161885Boston: Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews 1797. Eleventh Edition. Leather bound. Good. A solid coy but with obvious age wear: scuffing to covers and age toning to pages. Frontis tattered at edges is detached and laid in. Lower outer corner of leaf 25/26 missing. Old dampstaining to lower edges of first few pages. Deerskin leather crudely hand-sewn over flexible boards. No title to covers. 240 pp. with a abw frontis of Webster. This copy belonged to Esther Merrifield as written beautifully on the front end paper: Esther Merrifield was born in Colrain in the month of February 13 Day 1785. Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews hardcover
179330221Boston: Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews 1793. 239 1 pp with the portrait of Webster laid down on the inner front board. Text lightly toned binding very worn with spine chips and loosened hinges. Good. <br /> <br /> "Thomas and Andrews's Third Edition. With many Corrections and Improvements by the Author." It was originally published as the third part of Webster's Grammatical Institute of the English Language. Thomas and Andrews published sixteen 18th century printings of this work beginning in 1790.<br /> Evans 26443. Skeel 463. Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews unknown
1790528831790. WEBSTER Noah Jun. A Collection of Essays and Fugitiv sic Writings. On Moral Historical Political and Literary Subjects. Boston: I. Thomas and E. T. Andrews 1790. 1st ed. xvi 414 pp. Orig. full calf with gilt-lettered red morocco spine label and gilt spine rules. Minor scuffing to bindings and scattered toning to paper; wanting front fly-leaf else very good. HOWES W- 203. Evans 23053. An early example of phonetic spelling. With a list of subscribers and errata. A collection of essays on a wide variety of subjects from "Guvernment" to "Skools" to "Karacter. unknown
1789H33517Boston: Isaiah Thomas and Company 1789. First Printing. Hardcover. Good. Contemporary brown calf good with general rubbing and wear to binding light warping lacking spine label contents good with light-to-moderate waviness to text general tanning and occasional light brown stains minor restoration to inner hinges. Well bound clean and unmarked; the addition of a spine label would do wonders for this book. 410 pp. Isaiah Thomas and Company hardcover
178964400Boston: printed for the author by Isaiah Thomas & Co 1789. First edition 8vo pp. 410 full orig. sheep neatly rebacked old spine laid down preserving the original red morocco label; extremities worn else a very good sound copy. A seminal work dedicated to Benjamin Franklin in which Webster puts forth for the first time the spirit of an American as opposed to a British English and particularly its orthography the reform of which grew out of his correspondence with Franklin. Evans 22259; Skeel 651. printed for the author by Isaiah Thomas & Co unknown
1789369274Boston MA: Isaiah Thomas and Company 1789. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/None. 416 pages. Hardcover. Full-calf leather bound with gilt rule edging on the spine faded—see image red leather label ruled in gilt gold title on spine also in gilt. No pages missing. Previous owner's dated signature on front flyleaf title page and facing page. Front and rear hinges tender. Signature pp. 53-66 is coming away from spine at bottom still attached. Hinge split at gutter after front fly leaf which is slightly detached as well. Small wear hole on page before title page. Wear to cover boards about the edges and at spine. Small bit of leather missing at bottom of spine see image. Front cover board has a slight warp see image. Some foxing and tanning from age throughout including edges. This old volume is a treasure written by the Father of the English Dictionary with a dedication to Benjamin Franklin a contributor. Record # 369274 Isaiah Thomas and Company hardcover