A Dictionary of the English Language (2 volumes)

A Dictionary of the English Language in Which the Words are Deduced from their Originals, Explained in their Different Meanings and Authorized by the Names of the Writers in whose Works they are found. Abstracted from the Folio Edition by the Author Samuel Johnson A.M. The third octavo edition published in 1766. Rebacked in light tanned leather, retaining the original labels. Corners slightly bumped. Gilt decoration to spines, somewhat off-centre on volume 1. Tape stain to title page of volume 1 and strip clipped off from top right. Clean text blocked.