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London: Harrison and Co, 1786. First One Volume Edition. Hardcover. Folio, [2], B-K2, [4], (a)-(d)2, [10], L-Z2, 2A-11Z2, 12A-12O2; VG; bound in three quarters leather, marbled boards, newly rebacked with spine preserved, spine paneled with morocco label, gilt titling, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers; with frontispiece portrait of Johnson; VR consignment; shelved case 4. ESTC: T116651;. 1357616. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

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.

First editions can be determined by the presence of certain misprints, as Johnson's Dictionary underwent numerous small alterations as later editions were printed. The first edition is also spread over two large, heavy volumes.