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.In which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers, to which are prefixed, a history of the language, and an English grammar. Harrison's edition, with his life of the author. Original full polished calf with doubleruled blind border to boards. Six raised bands to spine with gilt decorative bands, red morroco title band and gilt lettering. Ink inscription to ffep in an early hand. Binding a little rubbed with a few scratches but still very smart. Some sympathetic restoration evident to lower fore corner of front board. Faint but large water mark to prelims not affecting text. Some toning and occasional faint spotting to pages which remain otherwise clean and bright. Overall very good copy of this famous dictionary, a collectable book. Large heavy book, may incur additional postage charges.

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.