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
London, J. Johnson, C. Dilly [and numerous others], 1799 ('eighth edition, corrected and revised')/ 1755.
Large quarto, two volumes, unpaginated, but in excess of 2000 pages with an engraved frontispiece portrait in the first volume.
Early full calf, the spines extensively tooled in gilt, with contrasting morocco lettering-pieces; both volumes expertly rebacked, retaining much of the original backstrips; scattered light foxing throughout (heavier on the leaves adjacent to the boards); first volume lacks its half-title; marginal stains and foxing to the frontispiece, with offsetting to the facing title page; early name-stamp to the verso of the frontispiece and the front free endpaper of the second volume; minor signs of age and use, but overall an attractive eighteenth-century edition of this classic work.
Courtney and Smith: 'A Bibliography of Samuel Johnson', page 58. [2 items].
Item #133782
Price (AUD):
$2,000.00