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1775 A Dictionary of the English Language
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An important edition of Samuel Johnson's dictionary of the English language, being the first complete edition to be printed in Ireland.
The first edition thus, being the first quarto edition and first complete edition printed in Ireland.
This printing is based on the fourth London folio edition of 1773, a conclusive edition which was the only one for which Johnson provided any additions or corrections.
Complete in two volumes.
ESTC citation number T117233. Collated, complete.
'A Dictionary of the English Language' is one of the most influential dictionaries in the history of the English language. Johnson took around seven years to complete this dictionary, and worked on it single-handedly.
'A History of the Language' and 'An English Grammar' are prefixed.
Volume I includes letters A-K, Volume II includes letters L-Z.
With a list of subscriber's to volume I.
Samuel Johnson was a noted English author of the eighteenth century, well perceived in his friend James Boswell's 'The Life of Samuel Johnson', which is considered to be one of the most important biographies ever written.
Rebacked, in full calf bindings retaining the original boards. Endpapers renewed. Externally, excellent, with blind tooling to back strip. Front hinge of volume II strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type, light spotting and handling marks throughout, most concentrated to first and last few leaves.
Overall: Very Good
- Creator:Samuel Johnson (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
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- Period:1770-1779
- Date of Manufacture:1775
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- Seller Location:Bath, GB
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