The Preface To Johnson's Dictionary Of The English Language 1755. [Rowfant Club Edition].

Johnson, Samuel & D. B. Updike (printer).

Published by Cleveland [Ohio] The Rowfant Club, 1934

About this Item

Colophon: "Reprinted from the First Edition of the Dictionary in the Charles Orr Memorial Collection of the Rowfant Club Library, by D. B. Updike, The Merrymount Press, Boston. One hundred ten copies have been printed, of which this is number 107." 7 5/8 x 10 3/8 in. 32 pp.+ colophon with printed device. Title page in red & black. Light brown/tan cloth spine with gilt title; large swirl pattern marbled paper-covered boards, top edge gilt. Lower & upper sides of spine show minor wear, slight rubbing to cover corners. A Leo Wyatt bookplate featuring a frog design is on the front paste-down. A near fine copy. Seller Inventory # F-252

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Preface To Johnson's Dictionary Of The ...

Publisher: Cleveland [Ohio] The Rowfant Club

Publication Date: 1934

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: Limited Edition