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, fine calligraphic dedication on inserted page at front, book plate of Sir Norton Joseph Knatchbull on inside front cover, dictionary text in two columns, frontispiece print of Samuel Johnson, the scarcer five volume edition First Todd edition , recased retaining original spine and boards, slight rubbing to corners, some foxing to prelims, nice copies in good condition , half calf and marbled boards, brown and red title and volume labels, five raised bands with charming gilt design in compartments, all edges marbled, marbled end papers Quarto, 29cm x 23cm Hardback ISBN:

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.