A Dictionary of the English Language

Samuel Johnson

Published by Henry G. Bohn, London, 1852

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A very scarce mid nineteenth century edition of Samuel Johnson's dictionary of the English language, printed 'verbatim from the author's last folio edition'. A very scarce edition of Johnson's important work. In the mid nineteenth century, this work was more commonly found in abridged pocket sized editions.'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.In a signed half calf binding from Baker and Son, Clifton.With the bookplate of H. V. C. Riley-Smith to the front pastedown.Samuel Johnson was a noted English author of the eighteenth century, well perceivedin his friend James Boswell's 'The Life of Samuel Johnson', which is considered to be one of the most important biographies ever written. In a half calf signed binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, smart. Back strip lightly age toned. Joint tails starting, with boards firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Spotting to title page and first and last few leaves, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 950F38

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Dictionary of the English Language

Publisher: Henry G. Bohn, London

Publication Date: 1852

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: book