Antique American Dictionary, Noah Webster, LL.D. G. & C. Merriam, State Street, Springfield, Mass., 1878
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YEAR PUBLISHED: 1878

Antique American Dictionary of the English Language with Washington Territory Maritime History

$1,800.00
SKU: 1187

DESCRIPTION

This is a unique antique dictionary in excellent condition. As can be seen, it was a New Year's gift from the entire crew of the Steamer "North Pacific" to Captain Charles E. Clancey in the city of New Tacoma in the Washington Territory on January 1st, 1879.

The signers and stations are:

D.J. Bigelow - Purser
Waldo Moon - Route Agent
Thomas Grant - Mate
William Main - Seaman
J. M. Phillips - Seaman
Samuel French - Seaman
T. Maarwalet - Seaman
James Ellis - Seaman
S. Dam Ka - Watchman
Thomas Cullen - Engineer
Harry Fox - Fireman
James Clifton - Fireman
James Collins - Coal Passer
Alex Newanitt - Coal Passer
A. Benson Steward
John Rofs - Cook
Charles Gunnin - Second Cook
Rich Robinson - Porter
John Morris - Waiter
H. Kimberling - Waiter
George Morris - Pantry Boy

I very desirable collector's item for the Pacific Northwest maritime collector.

FULL TITLE

American Dictionary of the English Language

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

Noah Webster, LL.D.

PUBLISHER

G. & C. Merriam, State Street, Springfield, Mass., 1878

PUBLICATION

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

CONDITION

Excellent, with a new re-bound spine and original boards as acquired. The boards have some scrapes and wear, as can be seen in the photos. Pages are relatively clean commensurate with age, with general toning and some handling stains, as is typical. See photos for details.