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. The fifth edition. In two volumes.
JOHNSON, Samuel.
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2 vols. Folio. Occasional spotting, otherwise a nice clean copy. Later half tan calf, raised bands, compartments ruled & dec. in gilt, brown morocco labels; largely inoffensive acid marking to spine; hinges sl. rubbed. Nineteenth century six-line inscription on 23G1 by the word 'Scorce': 'The sense of this word is totally mistaken by our great lexicographer.' Fleeman 55.4D/6; Alston V 1818; ESTC T116656. A relatively scarce edition with only eight locations in the British Isles. The final two-volume folio edition. Seller Inventory # 83949
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Title: A Dictionary of the English Language: in ...
Publisher: Printed by W. & A. Strahan; for W. Strahan, J.F. & C. Rivington, &c. 1784
Publication Date: 1784
Binding: Hardcover
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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. In Two Volumes.; The Fifth Edition
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W. & A. Strahan; J. F. & C. Rivington; etc., London, 1784
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Half Calf. Condition: Very Good. Folio, 44 by 28 cm. Modern calf over marbled boards. One pinprick on spine label of Vol. II. First few leaves, including title of second volume, with one tiny wormhole near bottom, and one small burn hole, the latter affecting a few letters of the first leaf of text. Wear to edge of title pages. Light scattered soiling and foxing, but overall the pages come off as unblemished. Seller Inventory # 003493
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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. In Two Volumes. The Fifth Edition
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W. Strahan, J. F. & C. Rivington, L. Davis, T. Payne & Son, W. Owen, T. Longman, B. Law [& 19 others], London, 1784
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Two Volume Set, uniformly bound in full leather. Large Folio Volumes. The spine cover on Volume 1 is cleanly detached and the boards are loosening on this volume as well. Internally quite clean and the bindings are otherwise solid. Not Ex-Lib. First published in 1755, this is the last lifetime edition (Johnson died later that year) of one of the most famous books in the English language, the last of the initial sequence of editions in the original folio format. The text is that of the fourth edition, Johnson's only major revision of his text, with the unabridged entries and citations of usage by those Johnson considered the best authors. Courtney & Nichol Smith p. 57; PMM 201. Seller Inventory # 100570
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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. In Two Volumes. The Fifth Edition.
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London: for W. Strahan, J. F. & C. Rivington, L. Davis, T. Payne & Son, W. Owen, T. Longman, B. Law [& 19 others], 1784, 1784
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Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom
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First published in 1755, this is the last lifetime edition (Johnson died later that year) of one of the most famous books in the English language, the last of the initial sequence of editions in the original folio format. The text is that of the fourth edition, Johnson's only major revision of his text, with the unabridged entries and citations of usage by those Johnson considered the best authors. Courtney & Nichol Smith p. 57; PMM 201. 2 vols, folio (425 x 260 mm). Title-pages in red and black. Contemporary black morocco, skilfully rebacked and relined, boards ruled in gilt with a french fillet, fleurons at corners, decorative roll gilt to turn-ins. Bookplates of Admiral Sir Charles Little (1882-1973). Sides a little scuffed in places, a little spotting and toning towards beginning and end of each volume, small chips at peripheries of initial few leaves of vol. I, an excellent copy. Seller Inventory # 155175
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