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JOHNSON, Samuel. A Dictionary of the English Language. Fourth edition.
Sale 1241 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, including Americana
Nov 10, 2023
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JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-1784). A Dictionary of the English Language. London: Printed by W. Strahan for W. Strahan et al, 1773.
2 volumes, folio (425 x 254 mm). (Spotting to title page of first volume, some spotting to concluding leaves of both volumes.) Contemporary calf (hinges starting on both volumes, rubbing, minor losses, spotting to endpapers); folding cases.
Fourth edition of Johnson's greatest literary achievement, "the most amazing, enduring and endearing one-man feat in the field of lexicography" (PMM, 201).
Property from the Collection of Robert S. Brown, Cincinnati, Ohio