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London: The Folio Society. Fine condition. 2006. Facsimile Edition. Brown hardback half-leather covers with marbled boards. 410mm x 260mm (16" x 10"). 1164pp; 1164pp. ... To which are Prefixed, a History of the English Language, and an English Grammar. With John Mullan - Johnson's Dictionary: The Making of the Great Book of English, with extracts from the Dictionary. Heavy set – extra shipping needed for overseas. .

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.