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London: Published by London: Printed for J. Knapton; C. Hitch & L. Hawes; A. Millar; R. & J. Dodsley; & M. & T. Longman.,, 1756. Complete in 2 volumes. Books measure 20x13.5.cm. Collation, [4],a-c,in 4s, d3, b-z in 4s, Aa-Zz in 4s. [1],4a2,4b-6Zz, in 4s. Bound in modern full leather, panelled boards, raised bands, gilt lines, centre stamp, gilt lettering. Both bindings in very good clean firm condition. Internally, about 5 pages with minor edge repair, 3Zz has the corner clipped, lacking part of margin, without loss of text, occasional light tanning. Pages in good clean condition. A nice well bound set. . Full Leather. Very Good. 8vo.

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.