diff --git a/lib/OpenLayers/Geometry/Rectangle.js b/lib/OpenLayers/Geometry/Rectangle.js
index d5f5eb7b11..3fac852b4c 100644
--- a/lib/OpenLayers/Geometry/Rectangle.js
+++ b/lib/OpenLayers/Geometry/Rectangle.js
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
  * @requires OpenLayers/Geometry.js
  * 
  * Class: OpenLayers.Geometry.Rectangle
- * A Rectangle is a simple geometry. It is specified by a a point (x and y) 
+ * A Rectangle is a simple geometry. It is specified by a point (x and y) 
  *     and dimensions (width and height), all of which are directly accessible 
  *     as properties.
  *