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 Writer. To Which Are Prefixed, A History of the Language, and An English Grammar. [ 2 vols, Folio Society, limited edition, 2006 ]

Johnson, S. ; The Folio Society.

Verlag: Folio Society, London, limited facsimile edition, 2006, 2006

Limited edition of 1000 numbered copies. 2 vols, three-quarter dappled calf with hand-marbled paper boards and edges by Ann Muir, 1164 +1164 pp. A facsimile reproduction of the first edition, splendidly produced and presented in a robust buckram-bound box with scalloped edges and volume divider. From the publisher's description: "Dr Johnson's Dictionary has become part of the lexicon of Western culture.Johnson's definitions are sometimes personal, revealing his prejudices and enthusiasms. His conservative politics and sincere High Church religious affiliation alongside his half-teasing, half-sincere strictures on Scotland form the basis for the famous definitions for oats, Tory and Whig." On the production of the facsimile: "Ann Muir, who runs a hand-marbling workshop, has created the marbling for the edges and the front and back boards. No mistakes can be made when marbling page edges, since any slip ruins the entire book block. After each edge or sheet of paper has been rolled, the tray must be cleared and new paints floated. The calf leather used for the binding is treated with a process which was customary in Dr Johnson's time. The mottled finish involves hand-washing the skins repeatedly in paste, salts of tartar, glare and copperas. The skins are sourced from Graham Wright Leather, a family-run business since 1929 in Northampton - the centre of the leather trade in Johnson's time. The books are bound at the small craft bindery of Smith Settle, where Ken Smith and his team of craftsmen sew the sheets and make the cases, including creating the raised leather bands and hand-blocking the spine, cover and separate leather labels in gold." Set No. 445. Small mark to spine of Volume 2, otherwise Fine in the publisher's slipcase, which has very minor wear. Does not include the (often missing) booklet: 'Johnson s dictionary, the making of the great book of English', by John Mullan, with which the set was originally issued. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-59942

Bibliografische Details

Titel: A Dictionary of the English Language: in ...
Verlag: Folio Society, London, limited facsimile edition, 2006
Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
Einband: Hardcover
Auflage: 1. Auflage