A Dictionary of the English Language. 1990 facsimile of the 1755 first edition. As new two volume set still in the unopened Publisher's shrink wrapping.

Johnson, Samuel

Published by London: Longmans Group, 1990

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Folio, 17" x 11" x 6" xl, 1110; ii, 1316 p. 70 gsm paper. Bound in Cabra red bonded leather; Raised spine bands; lettered gilt and dark green; silk head and tail bands; 140 gsm coloured endpapers with a double volume slipcase in dark red Library Buckram. An as new set still in the largely intact original heavy duty shrink wrapping. ISBN 0582 075804 Loosely inserted is a staple bound "Plan of a Dictionary of the English Language" ((ii), 34 p, also a staple bound booklet comprising Dr. J.D. Fleeman's "The Genesis of Johnson's Dictionary" and Dr. Brian O'Kill's "Lexicographic Achievement of Johnson" (16 p.) plus an A4 wallet containing Longman's press release for the work along with other promotional information. All of this is assumed present as the shrink wrap has not been opened. Produced the same size as the original and weighing in at 11kg before secure packing. Reproduction of the the original 1755 Longmans first edition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Dictionary of the English Language. 1990 facsimile of the 1755 first edition. As new two volume set still in the unopened Publisher's shrink wrapping.
• Publisher: London: Longmans Group
• Publication Date: 1990
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New