A Dictionary of the English Language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, explained in their different meanings, and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found. Abstracted from the folio edition, by the author Samuel Johnson, A.M. To which is prefixed, a grammar of the English language. The eighth edition. In two volumes.

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2 vols. 8vo. Occasional light spotting but a nice clean copy. Contemporary tree calf, elaborate gilt spine, maroon morocco title & volume labels with green morocco inlay for volume numbers; expert repair to hinges. Contemp. initials 'J R' on titlepages. Fleeman 56.1DA/12; Alston V 202; ESTC T83956, 5 locations only in the British Isles. A handsome copy in contemporary binding of Johnson's remarkable dictionary first published in two folio volumes in 1755.

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A Dictionary of the English Language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, explained in their different meanings, and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found. Abstracted from the folio edition, by the author Samuel Johnson, A.M. To which is prefixed, a grammar of the English language. The eighth edition. In two volumes.

Verlag

Printed for J. F. & C. Rivington, L Davis, W. Owen, &c. 1786

Erscheinungsjahr

1786

Einband

Hardcover

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