A Dictionary of the English Language: In which The Words are deduced from their Originals, and Illustrated in their Different Significations by Examples from the best Writers. To which are prefixed, A History of the Language, and An English Grammar.

Johnson, Samuel.

Published by London, Printed by W. Strahan, For A. Millar, T. Longman, J. Dodsley, W. Strahan, J. Rivington, [-] MDCCLXV. (1765) (By Samuel Johnson, A.M. In Two Volumes. The Third Edition.)

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Two volumes; folio, size of bindings: 10 5/8 in. x 16 7/8 in. x 3 ½ in. (thick); page size: 16 9/16 in. x 9 12/16 in.; both title pages printed in red and black. The first volume lacks the front blank; Volume 1: 2M + Volume 2: 21X, both show an internal crease to the paper, without loss of printed text. Rebound in full, tan, polished calf; spines with six raised bands, and red and black morocco leather title labels, gilt-lettered: JOHNSON S DICTIONARY / A K VOL. I + L Z VOL. II, with decoration in simple, gilt bands across the spine and on the raised bands. Original, red-sprinkled edges have not been trimmed; new flyleaves of antique-style paper have been added. In a brown buckram-covered slipcase, with felt lining, and brown silk pulls (the pull for Volume 1, is missing). Slipcase shows some edge wear, with loosening to central dividing panel. Modern bookplates on front paste-downs of both volumes, and small, inked numbers in upper right corners of facing (new) endpapers. Top of spine shows some of the leather chipped away, with a ½ in. vertical split to the leather on the lower spine of Volume 1, some small splits to the spine ends in both volumes, cover corners show light wear, light abrasion to front cover of Volume 1. The lower edge of Volume 1 shows an ink stain, with a few tiny ink stains to fore-edges. Blank leaves show tanning. A few lower page corners show creases. Despite these few age-related defects, this is a finer and cleaner copy than is ordinarily available. Weight: 30 lbs. Postage is extra on this item. Seller Inventory # ABE-504735510

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Title: A Dictionary of the English Language: In ...

Publisher: London, Printed by W. Strahan, For A. Millar, T. Longman, J. Dodsley, W. Strahan, J. Rivington, [-] MDCCLXV. (1765) (By Samuel Johnson, A.M. In Two Volumes. The Third Edition.)

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine