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. The second edition. In two volumes.

JOHNSON, Samuel.

Verlag: Printed by W. Strahan, for J. & P. Knapton; T. & T. Longman, &c. 1755-56, 1755

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2 vols. Folio. Occasional damp marking to lower margin of vol. I. Overall an exceptionally clean copy. Handsomely rebound in full panelled calf by John Henderson, raised bands, elaborate gilt compartments, black & brown morocco labels. v.g. Fleeman 55.4D/2; Alston V 178; ESTC T14931. Issued in 165 weekly parts at 6d. beginning on 14 June 1755. Fleeman notes that demand for the weekly parts reduced and Strahan subsequently cut the number of copies printed from 2,300 for the early numbers to 768 for those in volume II. The second edition is subsequently scarcer than the first, of which 2,000 copies were printed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 83914

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Titel: A Dictionary of the English Language: in ...

Verlag: Printed by W. Strahan, for J. & P. Knapton; T. & T. Longman, &c. 1755-56

Erscheinungsdatum: 1755

Einband: Hardcover