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London: G. and J. Offor [et al.], 1824. 2 volumes, large 4to, pp. 1028, [1]; 1084; lexicon text in triple column; 20th-century blind-tooled dark brown, oddly mottled (stained?) calf over contemporary marbled boards, gilt-ruled spines, maroon gilt morocco spine lables; boards rubbed, else a very good, untrimmed set. Contemporary ownership signature "J.D. Everett" on title pages. Offor's fourth impression, according to Fleeman 55.4D/27; Vancil, p. 127.

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.