A dictionary of the English language: in which words are deduced from their origin and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers. To which are prefixed a history

by Johnson, Samuel.

$1,250 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books

London: G. and J. Offor [et al.], 1824. 2 volumes, large 4to, pp. 1028, [1]; 1084; lexicon text in triple column; 20th-century blind-tooled dark brown, oddly mottled (stained?) calf over contemporary marbled boards, gilt-ruled spines, maroon gilt morocco spine lables; boards rubbed, else a very good, untrimmed set. Contemporary ownership..... More

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