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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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This is the first electronic presentation of the first great dictionary of the English language. Samuel Johnson produced his famous Dictionary in 1755 and issued a revised Fourth Edition in 1773. Now, a CD-ROM makes accessible these two main Editions alongside each other, along with digitised images of the original pages.
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This is a full size facsimile edition in two volumes of the first edition of Samuel Johnson's "A Dictionary of the English Language" which was published in 1755. It contains 40,000 entries and 116,000 illustrative quotations. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was a critic, poet, lexicographer and essayist and was a pre-eminent literary figure of the later 18th century. It is published by Longman, one of the dictionary's original publishers and is a true facsimile - full text size and in two volumes like the original. The dictionary is bound in Cabra red bonded leather with raised spin bands, foil blocking in old gold and dark green. The double volume slip case is in dark red library Buckram. In addition there are two specially commissioned introductory essays "The Genesis of Johnson's Dictionary" by Dr David Fleeman, a Fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford and "The Lexicographic Achievement of Johnson" by Dr Brian O'Kill. A facsimile of "the Plan of a Dictionary of the English Language" by Samuel Johnson is included.
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A Dictionary of the English Language, Facsimile Edition, Two Volumes Complete in Slipcase (Includes: A reproduction of *The Plan of the Dictionary,* which was originally printed in 1747 and Supplementary essays on the genesis and lexicographic achievement of Johnson's Dictionary)
Seller: Antique Mall Books, Smyrna, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Special Edition. This 2 volume set in a slip case published in 1990 by Longman is a facsimile edition of Samuel Johnson's landmark original dictionary from 1755. It faithfully reproduces Johnson's monumental work in its entirety, presenting it in a format that closely mimics the original publication. VERY GOOD+ in a VERY GOOD slip case which has very light wear. It includes both the reproduction of *The Plan of the Dictionary,* which was originally printed in 1747 and also supplementary essays on the genesis and lexicographic achievement of Johnson's Dictionary by Dr. J. D. Fleeman and Dr. Brian O'Kill. Weight: 24 lbs / 10.89 kg. Size: 17 x 11 x 5.5 inches . . . . FROM THE DETAILS PRINTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SLIPCASE: This set has been gently read if at all. It is in remarkable condition. This facsimile recreates the original dictionary published by Longman in 1755 - BIBLIOGRAPHIC DETAILS: Two volumes; 1160 pages each volume; 70 gsm cream laid, aid and wood free paper, long life; Folded and sewn in 16 page sections; 2 colour title page; Sprinkled edges; Bound in Cabra red bonded leather; Raised spine bands; Foil Blocking in old gold & dark green; Silk head and tail bands; border blocking; 140 gsm coloured endpapers with Double volume slipcase in dark red Library Buckram. Seller Inventory # 2412260002
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