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When was the dictionary by Joseph Emerson Worcester published?

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Another notable one-volume American dictionary was that by Joseph Emerson Worcester (1784-1865) first published in 1830; an edition revised by the author appeared in 1860 and was the first to employ a group of expert consultants use illustrations and indicate synonyms in the text.

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