Books

Full polished diapered calf boards with gilt rule; 4 slightly raised bands with gilt particulars and red and black leather labels to spine. Gilt rolled fore edge corner edges, blind rolled inner dentelles. Marbled edges and endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate (Thomas Best Jervis--a British/Irish Colonial Officer, author, geographer, etc.) to front pastedown of each volume, otherwise no previous owners' names or other markings. "Numerous corrections, and with the addition of several thousand words, as also with additions to the history of the language, and to the grammar" by Todd. 1/2 inch worming to volume 1 front hinge and various scuffs to leather of each volume (see images). Please expect extra postage as this is a large heavy set. 9 1/4 x 11 1/4.

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.