American dictionary of the English language
Subtitle: containing the whole vocabulary of the first edition...the entire corrections and improvements of the second edition...to which is prefixed an introductory dissertation on the origin, history, and connection, of the languages of western Asia and Europe, with an explanation of the principles on which languages are formed...Rev. and enl. by Chauncey A. Goodrich...With pronouncing vocabularies of scripture, classical and geographical names.
Contributors: Goodrich, Chauncey A. 1790-1860.; Porter, Noah, 1811-1892.
Publisher: G. and C. Merriam
Published: 1856
Place of publication: Springfield, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1376
Subjects: English language -- Dictionaries.
Notes: Appendix containing scripture, classical, and geographical names has special t.-p.: Tables of Scripture names [etc.]...prepared...under the direction of N. Porter.

Bound in full calf, black leather label on spine stamped in gold, salmon endpapers printed with testimonials for the Dictionary.