Books

London: Longman, [1990].. Two volumes. Folio. xl, 1110; ii, 1316 pp. Red full faux leather, spine with raised bands, gilt titled green spine labels, gilt tooling to the other panels, maroon cloth slipcase with large printed labels to the sides, loosely inserted is a staple bound "Plan of a Dictionary of the English Language" (pp. (ii), 34 pp.), so too a staple bound booklet comprising Dr. J.D. Fleeman's "The Genesis of Johnson's Dictionary" and Dr. Brian O'Kill's "Lexicographic Achievement of Johnson" (16 pp.) plus an A4 wallet containing Longman's press release for the work along with other other promotional information. Slipcase slightly worn and with minor marking, else a very good set. An attractive facsimile of the first edition of 1755.

Samuel Johnson's 'A Dictionary of the English Language' is among the most influential dictionaries in the history of the English language. First published on 15 April 1755, the dictionary offered comprehensive definitions and illustrative examples of usage.