This is a handcrafted, luxury genuine leather-bound edition that requires 12–14 days to craft and ship. As each book is made with meticulous care, we do not follow Pango’s standard 3-day shipping policy. This 1828 edition of Webster’s Dictionary is one of the earliest comprehensive dictionaries of American English, offering insights into language during a pivotal time in American history. Written by Noah Webster, it reflects both the development of the American identity and the language of the early United States. The dictionary not only defines words but also includes their origins, giving context to how language evolved. It's a valuable historical document for those interested in linguistics and early American culture.