1783 Samuel Johnson Dictionary of English Language
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1783 Samuel Johnson FAMOUS Dictionary of English Language Americana Lexicon SET
A fine 18th-century printing of Samuel Johnson’s famous English Dictionary. This seventh edition is “corrected by the author,” unpaginated, and well-preserved. This edition is also considered a highly collectable edition. It includes over 4,000 entries on various subjects such as fashion, food, science, and even sex! Specific spelling examples from Shakespeare are also included in addition to the original and accepted spellings.
Item number: #191
Price: $1750
JOHNSON, Samuel.
A dictionary of the English language in which the words are deduced from their originals, explained in their different meanings, and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found. Abstracted from the folio edition. To which is prefixed a grammar of the English language.
London, Printed for W. Strahan [et al.] 1783. Seventh edition. STC N28411. Alston V 201. Two volumes.
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Collation complete: unpaginated (~540p)
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Language: English
Size: ~8in X 5.5in (20cm x 14cm)
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A fine 18th-century printing of Samuel Johnson’s famous English Dictionary. This seventh edition is “corrected by the author,” unpaginated, and well-preserved. This edition is also considered a highly collectable edition. It includes over 4,000 entries on various subjects such as fashion, food, science, and even sex! Specific spelling examples from Shakespeare are also included in addition to the original and accepted spellings.
Item number: #191
Price: $1750
JOHNSON, Samuel.
A dictionary of the English language in which the words are deduced from their originals, explained in their different meanings, and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found. Abstracted from the folio edition. To which is prefixed a grammar of the English language.
London, Printed for W. Strahan [et al.] 1783. Seventh edition. STC N28411. Alston V 201. Two volumes.
Details:
Collation complete: unpaginated (~540p)
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Language: English
Size: ~8in X 5.5in (20cm x 14cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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