Samuel Johnson Todd (43 results)

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hardcover. Condition: Fair. London, 1818; poor exterior condition; volume V only of 5 volumes; brown leather covers; no dust jacket; boards heavily rubbed, some leather chipping off; decorative gold ruling on both boards; spine has raised bands and gold titles and decoration but very worn and rubbed and starting to detach; corners and some edges worn to boards; front interior hinge very weak; marbled end papers and text block edges; binding reasonably of text block tight; interior unmarked; 4to 9 3/4" - 12" Tall; Previous owner's bookplate on front end paper; several hundred pages; Additional shipping charges will be requested for International and expedited orders.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A Near Fine Hardcover Copy Of The Johnson's Dictionary Of The 18Th Century. Half Faux Leather With Cloth Boards. Extra Gilt On Spine. Very Solid, Heavy Copy There Is A Previous Owner's Name Neatly On Top Half Title Page. Century Binding With A Red Ribbon Page Marker Sewn In. 832 Pages. Abridged From The Rev, H. J. Todd's Corrected And Enlarged Quarto Edition, By Alexander Chalmers, F.S.A.

Saddle-stitched. Limited edition, 250 copies. Quarto, 10 pages + 9 unnumbered pages of plates. In Very Good minus condition. Spine is staple bound. Cover is grey with black print.Light peripheral toning. Illustrated: b&w facsimile [9] pages. "A unique Wiseian assemblage of Swinburne materials later separated at the British Museum and now reconstructed by William B. Todd for the annual dinner of the Johnsonians to commemorate Johnson's two-hundred and seventy sixth birthday" title page. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates] NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Oversized Ephemera Shelf. 1394099. FP New Rockville Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Hardback copy in dark green cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to spine, no dustjacket as issued. 832pp. Untrimmed page edges. Not library copy, no inscriptions, small tear to tail of spine, hinges slightly visible to front/rear endpapers. (58/4).

Octavo. 832 pages. Abridged from the Rev. Todd's corrected and enlarged quarto edition by Alexander Chalmers F.S.A. Original full-calf binding. Skillfully re-backed saving the original spine and endpapers. Internally in excellent condition. Previous owner's name in neat, tiny manuscript to the head of the title page.

Condition: Fair. 1st Edition Thus. Complete four volume set. The first Todd edition, expanded with several thousand new words. Contemporary tree calf leather bindings. Spines with five raised bands, gilt decoration, leather title and volume labels. Marbled endpapers. Volume I has a loose front board. Volume II has a detached front board. Volume III has a loose front board. Volume IV entire page block is split into two, front board is detached, rear board is loose. All volumes have wear to ends of spines and to corners, rubbing to boards. Text has occasional spots of light foxing but is otherwise clean throughout. Bindings are damaged but remains a usable set. Overall condition is Fair. Please Note: This is a very heavy item. Postage prices are based on tracked airmail with Royal Mail, however if we are able to source a courier at a lower price we will refund any excess charges. Size: 8.75 x 11.25 inches (23 x 28.5 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 4to. cxxxv, [1], dictionary pages unnumbered.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating evolution of the English language, offering a comprehensive exploration of its pronunciation, vocabulary, and historical development. Grounded in the foundational works of renowned lexicographers and orthoepists, this volume meticulously examines the intricate nuances of English pronunciation, providing readers with invaluable insights into the complexities of spoken language. Drawing upon a rich tapestry of sources, including early English writers and classical languages, the author sheds light on the origins and transformations of words over time. The book's exploration of obsolete words and their revival potential adds a layer of historical depth, enriching our understanding of the language's dynamic nature. Moreover, the inclusion of compounded words and their evolving meanings further illuminates the intricate mechanisms by which English has adapted and expanded. The thematic depth of this work lies in its exploration of the interplay between language, culture, and societal change. The author's meticulous analysis of word derivations and their historical context underscores the profound influence of external factors on the development of English. By examining the shifts in pronunciation and vocabulary, this book unveils the intricate relationship between linguistic evolution and the broader cultural landscape. Ultimately, this book's insights into the historical development and nuances of English pronunciation serve as a testament to the language's enduring legacy and its remarkable capacity for adaptation and growth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Fair. Philadelphia, PA: Leary & Getz, 1854. Sm 4to hardcover. Full leather. xxviii+1156pp. Fair book. Lacking upper half of backstrip. Joints cracked. Bookplate on front pastedown. Writing inside. (English Language, Dictionary) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

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Hardcover. Condition: Poor. 5 vols. 4to. Original publisher's calf-backed boards, uncut. Half titles & portrait frontis to vol 1. Bindings heavily worn. Hinges cracked with most holding on their cords. Spine title labels missing. Vol 4 is broken in two pieces. Foxing to prelims & title pages, otherwise clean & tight. Postage at cost.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 4 volume set. Complete in 4. Thick quartos. Original polished calf boards. Lacks spine leather, most of the boards detached. Later paper spines. Hardcover. Some spotting, mostly to end pages. Printed in double columns. The first H. J. Todd edition of Johnson's 'Dictionary.' 'A Dictionary of the English Language' is one of the most influential dictionaries in the history of the English language, and was the pre-eminent English dictionary under the 'Oxford English Dictionary' was completed one-hundred and seventy-three years after Johnson's was published. Armorial bookplate of R.R.C. 'Virtus in Actione Consistit' (probably Rice Richard Clayton 1797-1879). Contents:V.1. A-C; v.2. D-H; v.3. I-Q; v.4. R-Z. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.

First Todd Edition. Good copies only in full contemporary diced calf, with boards scuffed and worn on the edges and corners, and somewhat dust-dulled overall. Gilt-blocked monogram to the front boards. Joints cracked and showing some surface loss, with sewing holding. Raised bands on the spines, with leather labels, both gilt blocked and the latter showing some minor loss at the edges. Text blocks very good: tight, strong and showing only the faint, scattered foxing expected of age. Remains a well-preserved set overall. Physical description: complete in 4 volumes : frontispiece (portrait) ; 29 cm. Contents: v. 1. A-C -- v. 2. D-H -- v. 3. I-Q -- v. 4. R-Z. Subjects: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. Todd, Henry John, 1763-1845. English language - Dictionaries - 19th century. English language - Grammar - Early works to 1800. Lexicography - Great Britain - History - 19th century. Encyclopedias and dictionaries - Early works to 1800. 3 Kg.

First Todd Edition. Good copies only in full contemporary diced calf, with boards scuffed and worn on the edges and corners, and somewhat dust-dulled overall. Gilt-blocked monogram to the front boards. Joints cracked and showing some surface loss, with sewing holding. Raised bands on the spines, with leather labels, both gilt blocked and the latter showing some minor loss at the edges. Text blocks very good: tight, strong and showing only the faint, scattered foxing expected of age. Remains a well-preserved set overall. Physical description: complete in 4 volumes : frontispiece (portrait) ; 29 cm. Contents: v. 1. A-C -- v. 2. D-H -- v. 3. I-Q -- v. 4. R-Z. Subjects: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. Todd, Henry John, 1763-1845. English language - Dictionaries - 19th century. English language - Grammar - Early works to 1800. Lexicography - Great Britain - History - 19th century. Encyclopedias and dictionaries - Early works to 1800. 1 Kg.

Hardcover, Quarter Leather. Condition: Good/NO DUSTJACKET. Frontispiece (illustrator). 2nd Edition. London, UK: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green. Good/NO DUSTJACKET. 1827. 2nd Edition. Hardcover, Quarter Leather. 4to., N.P., Front cover of first volume loose from rest of book, portion of binging on spine near tail loose, binding on spine torn and flaking; previous owner's bookplate (approximately 3in by 4 in) on front pastedown; shadowing on title page in volume one from frontispiece; all volumes have cracked spine, shelf lean, shelf wear, corners bumped, edges of cover rubbed, leather on spines cracking, previous owner's inscription on front free-end paper, page edges soiled, pages clean and unmarked. .

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1866-70. 2 vols.in 4. Bound in red cloth (faded) with 3/4 morocco (sunned at spine, and partly stained to vol.1, no.1 & vol.2, no.1. Edges sl.rubbed.). All edges and e.ps.marbled. Flyleaves and half title page somewhat spotted and some pages light spotted. With 2 cards of "Presented to the Reu.Dr.Haslewood". 28.5x23cm. [d00227-300466].

Half - Leather. Condition: Good Minus. 4 vols in early 20th century binding; black half-leather with gilt titles to spine, mottled paper covered boards, and marbled endpapers. Boards lightly rubbed and scratched with chipping to edges. Some rubbing to bottom of front board of vol 3. Unfortunately there is water staining and wrinkling to the bottom half of the pages throughout all four textblocks, visible on closed edges also, however, on many pages the staining is light, and barely noticeable on some pages, and the text remains clean and crisp. Hinges cracked but textblocks remain solid. Size: 4to.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: The English Dictionary compiled through the efforts of authors like Samuel Johnson, John Walker, Henry John Todd, Alexander Chalmers, and Joseph Emerson represents a significant evolution in English lexicography. Johnson laid the foundation with his 1755 dictionary, emphasizing usage and literary citations. Walker added pronunciation guidance, while Todd and Chalmers expanded and refined definitions and biographical content. Emerson contributed to educational accessibility. Together, their work shaped comprehensive, authoritative resources that influenced English language teaching, pronunciation, and scholarship throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, becoming vital references in linguistic history. About The Author: Samuel Johnson (17091784) was an influential English writer, lexicographer, and critic. Best known for A Dictionary of the English Language (1755), he shaped literary standards and language use. Johnson also authored essays, poetry, and a biography collection, Lives of the Poets. Known for his wit and moral insight, he was a towering figure in 18th-century literature and a key figure in shaping modern English prose and criticism.About The Author: John Walker (17321807) was an English elocutionist, lexicographer, and actor, best known for his influential Critical Pronouncing Dictionary (1791). His work focused on proper pronunciation and speech, contributing significantly to the study of elocution in the 18th century. Walker's dictionary became a standard reference in British education. A former actor, his theatrical background influenced his interest in speech and helped popularize spoken English standards of the time.About The Author: Henry John Todd (17631845) was an English cleric, librarian, and scholar, renowned for his editorial work on literary figures like John Milton and Samuel Johnson. He edited and expanded Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language, adding valuable annotations. Todd also produced critical editions of Milton's works, contributing to their scholarly understanding. As a librarian and antiquarian, he played a significant role in preserving and interpreting English literary and religious heritage.About The Author: Alexander Chalmers (17591834) was a Scottish writer, editor, and biographer known for his extensive editorial work on English literature. A former physician turned literary figure, he edited and expanded The General Biographical Dictionary, greatly enriching its content. Chalmers also produced editions of works by Shakespeare, Johnson, and others. His contributions helped preserve and popularize English literary and biographical scholarship in the early 19th century, making him a key figure in reference publishing.About The Author: Joseph Emerson (17841865) was an American educator, minister, and advocate for women's education. He believed in intellectual and moral training for young women and was instrumental in founding the Mount Vernon School for Girls in Boston. Emerson emphasized the importance of religious and academic instruction, influencing 19th-century educational reform. His writings and teachings contributed to the early movement toward expanded educational opportunities for women in the United States. The Title 'English Dictionary written/authored/edited by Samuel Johnson, John Walker, Henry John Todd, Alexander Chalmers, Joseph Emerson', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789368966937 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 1188 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Lexicography. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms Vol: 1188.

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Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: The English Dictionary compiled through the efforts of authors like Samuel Johnson, John Walker, Henry John Todd, Alexander Chalmers, and Joseph Emerson represents a significant evolution in English lexicography. Johnson laid the foundation with his 1755 dictionary, emphasizing usage and literary citations. Walker added pronunciation guidance, while Todd and Chalmers expanded and refined definitions and biographical content. Emerson contributed to educational accessibility. Together, their work shaped comprehensive, authoritative resources that influenced English language teaching, pronunciation, and scholarship throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, becoming vital references in linguistic history. About The Author: Samuel Johnson (17091784) was an influential English writer, lexicographer, and critic. Best known for A Dictionary of the English Language (1755), he shaped literary standards and language use. Johnson also authored essays, poetry, and a biography collection, Lives of the Poets. Known for his wit and moral insight, he was a towering figure in 18th-century literature and a key figure in shaping modern English prose and criticism.About The Author: John Walker (17321807) was an English elocutionist, lexicographer, and actor, best known for his influential Critical Pronouncing Dictionary (1791). His work focused on proper pronunciation and speech, contributing significantly to the study of elocution in the 18th century. Walker's dictionary became a standard reference in British education. A former actor, his theatrical background influenced his interest in speech and helped popularize spoken English standards of the time.About The Author: Henry John Todd (17631845) was an English cleric, librarian, and scholar, renowned for his editorial work on literary figures like John Milton and Samuel Johnson. He edited and expanded Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language, adding valuable annotations. Todd also produced critical editions of Milton's works, contributing to their scholarly understanding. As a librarian and antiquarian, he played a significant role in preserving and interpreting English literary and religious heritage.About The Author: Alexander Chalmers (17591834) was a Scottish writer, editor, and biographer known for his extensive editorial work on English literature. A former physician turned literary figure, he edited and expanded The General Biographical Dictionary, greatly enriching its content. Chalmers also produced editions of works by Shakespeare, Johnson, and others. His contributions helped preserve and popularize English literary and biographical scholarship in the early 19th century, making him a key figure in reference publishing.About The Author: Joseph Emerson (17841865) was an American educator, minister, and advocate for women's education. He believed in intellectual and moral training for young women and was instrumental in founding the Mount Vernon School for Girls in Boston. Emerson emphasized the importance of religious and academic instruction, influencing 19th-century educational reform. His writings and teachings contributed to the early movement toward expanded educational opportunities for women in the United States. The Title 'English Dictionary written/authored/edited by Samuel Johnson, John Walker, Henry John Todd, Alexander Chalmers, Joseph Emerson', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789367960776 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 1188 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Lexicography. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol: 1188.

Second Edition. Full polished diapered calf boards with gilt rule; 4 slightly raised bands with gilt particulars and red and black leather labels to spine. Gilt rolled fore edge corner edges, blind rolled inner dentelles. Marbled edges and endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate (Thomas Best Jervis--a British/Irish Colonial Officer, author, geographer, etc.) to front pastedown of each volume, otherwise no previous owners' names or other markings. "Numerous corrections, and with the addition of several thousand words, as also with additions to the history of the language, and to the grammar" by Todd. 1/2 inch worming to volume 1 front hinge and various scuffs to leather of each volume (see images). Please expect extra postage as this is a large heavy set. 9 1/4 x 11 1/4.

Second edition. Volume I with engraved frontispiece portrait of Johnson. Contemporary calf, rebacked, covers a bit rubbed; edges of title reinforced, frontispiece offset onto title, otherwise a very good copy. Ownership inscription of Samuel Montgomery in Volume I. The first revision of Johnson's Dictionary in its second printing. Todd (1763-1845), an English clergyman, author and editor, added thousands of new words, updated a number of regional and dialectical variations which had become obsolete, and made important additions to many of Johnson's historical notes. A conscientious editor, Todd was careful not to change Johnson's delightful definitions and examples, which were drawn from contemporary works of literature. Todd edited a number of other works, including Poetical works of John Milton; The life and writings of John Milton and The works of Edmund Spencer. His numerous original published works include catalogues of English books and manuscripts, historical works and sermons.

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