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Lexicographer NOAH WEBSTER - Autograph Ltr Signed

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Noah Webster (1758-1843) Lexicographer. Webster began writing dictionaries after being a teacher, journalist and political writer. In 1828 he published "An American Dictionary of the English Language", which immediately became a standard work. 7 ½" x 10" autograph letter signed, New York, August 16, 1797, to William Young. "…I can spare you one thousand spelling books this season, if engaged now…." Double matted with a printed photograph and plaque to 15 ½" x 21".

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