Books

2 vols. 8vo. Internal hole to leading blank, light paper browning but a nice clean copy. Contemporary full reverse calf, faded ink title on spines; sl. rubbing to extremities. Armorial bookplate of William Cox vol. II with his ink inscription dated 1780 on leading f.e.p. & pencil scribble on following pastedown, inscription on leading blank in both vols: 'William Davies his book, Tallawayn 1848. Bought by Evan Williams, Grocer, Pontuenyg'. v.g. Fleeman 56.1DA/10; Alston V 200; ESTC T83960.

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.