A dictionary of the English language: in which words are deduced from their origin 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 G. and J. Offor [et al.], London, 1824

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2 volumes, large 4to, pp. 1028, [1]; 1084; lexicon text in triple column; 20th-century blind-tooled dark brown, oddly mottled (stained?) calf over contemporary marbled boards, gilt-ruled spines, maroon gilt morocco spine lables; boards rubbed, else a very good, untrimmed set. Contemporary ownership signature "J.D. Everett" on title pages. Offor's fourth impression, according to Fleeman 55.4D/27; Vancil, p. 127.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A dictionary of the English language: in which words are deduced from their origin 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
• Publisher: G. and J. Offor [et al.], London
• Publication Date: 1824
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