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London: J.Knapton ; C.Hitch and L.Hawes ; A Millar ; R. and J.Dodsley ; and M. and T. Longman, 1756. Internally very good with slight browning, scored out signature on inside front cover - dated 1853 , another signature on fep - dated 1875 , trimming a little tight - just touching letter "A" on title page, binding sound - having been reinforced at some stage, edges of textblock rather dusty, cover (looks to be contemporary) sound subject to the marbled boards being rather worn and scuffed, . First Abridged Edition. Half-Leather. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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.