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London: W. Strahan for W. Strahan, J. & F. Rivington [And Others]. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1773. Fourth Edition. Leather. 425 x 254 mm; JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-1784). A Dictionary of the English Language. London: Printed by W. Strahan for W. Strahan et al, 1773.2 volumes, folio (425 x 254 mm). (Spotting , light yellow], to title page of first volume, some spotting to concluding leaves of both volumes. ) Contemporary calf binding (hinges starting on both volumes but holding firm], rubbing, minor losses, spotting to endpapers) other contents are generally bright, professionally hand crafted brown leather folding cases for each volume. Fourth edition of Johnson's greatest literary achievement, "the most amazing, enduring and endearing one-man feat in the field of lexicography" (PMM, 201). Provenance: Property from the Collection of Robert S. Brown, Cincinnati, Ohio. The last revised edition published during Johnson's lifetime. The Fourth edition, the highly…

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.