JOHNSON, SAMUEL. 1709-1784. A Dictionary of the English Language. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown, et al., 1818.
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JOHNSON, SAMUEL. 1709-1784.
A Dictionary of the English Language. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown, et al., 1818.
5 volumes. Half-titles. Double column. Engraved frontispiece portrait. Period half calf over marbled boards, rebacked to style. Some foxing at ends, light wear to boards including some chipping to fore-edges.

With lengthy addenda by H.J. Todd including corrections and additions.
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