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JOHNSON, SAMUEL.

11 June 2008, 13:00 EDT
New York

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JOHNSON, SAMUEL.

A Dictionary of the English Language: In which the Words are Deduced from their Originals…. London: J.F. and C. Rivington, L. Davis, et al, 1785. 2 volumes. Engraved frontispiece portrait. Text printed in three columns. 4to (274 x 212 mm). Period marbled calf, red and green morocco spine labels. Mild creasing to spines, some expert repair to spine ends and joints, without vol 1 half-title.

Sixth edition, first London quarto edition. Handsome set.

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