The Plan of a Dictionary of the English Language; Addressed to the Right Honourable Philip Dormer, Earl of Chesterfield

[Johnson, Samuel]

Published by Printed for J. & P. Knapton, T. Longman, et al., London, 1747

About this Item

First edition, second state. [ii], 34 pp. 1 vols. 4to (9-1/4 x 7-1/2 inches). Signature A was reset to remove the address to Chesterfield on page 1, so that the text begins simply "My Lord". Fleeman notes other changes (p. 34 in this copy has the corrected reading, "in the mazes"), but in the absence of a separate advertisement this does not constitute a second issue . Fleeman 47.8PD/1b Original blue wrappers, titled in ink. Edges worn and chipped, in custom navy half-morocco slipcase and chemise [ii], 34 pp. 1 vols. 4to (9-1/4 x 7-1/2 inches).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Plan of a Dictionary of the English Language; Addressed to the Right Honourable Philip Dormer, Earl of Chesterfield
• Publisher: Printed for J. & P. Knapton, T. Longman, et al., London
• Publication Date: 1747
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First edition, second state.
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