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
JOHNSON, [Dr] Samuel (1709-1784), [DICTIONARY]
Published by London: Printed by W. Strahan, 1755
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[Dictionary] FIRST EDITIONS. Complete in two volumes. Folio (42 x 27cm). Titles printed in black and red. Bound to style in full brown calf with red and green title labels, raised bands to spine, decorated in gilt and blind. Some expected spotting/toning from use; more-so to first and final leaves of each volume, expert paper conservation to title of vol. II, older repairs to final leaf of each volume, last gathering washed, inside paper joint cracked. Overall very good, in a functional and attractive modern leather binding (circa 1972; collated at that time and noted in pencil to flyleaf). Dr. Johnson performed with his dictionary the most amazing, enduring and endearing one-man feat in the field of lexicography; a cornerstone of the English language. FLEEMAN, J.D., 'A Bibliography of the Works of Samuel Johnson', 55.4D/1a. Seller Inventory # 55247
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Title: A Dictionary of the English Language; In ...
Publisher: London: Printed by W. Strahan, 1755
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
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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
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[Dictionary] FIRST EDITIONS. Complete in two volumes. Folio (42 x 27cm). Titles printed in black and red. Contemporary calf boards, respined to style. Contents generally bright and clean, with the odd thumb mark or reading mark, some light toning to text leaves as expected. No inscriptions or signs of ownership. Bindings nicely aged, covers and vintage respine show a few minor nicks and rubs. Generally a very good, unsophisticacated set. Dr. Johnson performed with his dictionary the most amazing, enduring and endearing one-man feat in the field of lexicography; a cornerstone of the English language. FLEEMAN, J.D., 'A Bibliography of the Works of Samuel Johnson', 55.4D/1a. Seller Inventory # 70307
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