A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from the originals..

by Samuel Johnson, Dr

$3,500 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books

London: W. & A. Strahan et al. , 1784. Fifth edition, the last to be issued in Johnson's lifetime; 2 volumes, folio, titles printed in red and black, lexicon in double column; full slightly later calf, rebacked, gilt decorated spine in 7 compartments with gilt labels in 2; boards rubbed and bumped, headband of vol. 1 worn, heraldic bookplate of William Hutcheson Poë and water color landscape on pastedowns, abrasion on title page of vol. 1 resulting in

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