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1775. Hardback. First Dublin edition. First published in quarto. 2 volumes complete. Double-columned. Rebound in dark green leather with five banded spine, red leather label with title in gilt and with volume details and gilt floral decoration to spine. Small nick to spine volume I. Previous owner's bookplate on ffep. Red page edges. Title page on Volume I held together in sellotape, partial missing, else Volume I lightly toned and showing light wear, text is clear and crisp and remains fine. Volume II small water stain bottom title page, else lightly toned, text is clear and remains fine. Noting condition to title page Volume I and owner's bookplate, remains a fine set. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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.