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London: J.F. and C. Rivington [et al], 1785.. Sixth edition. 4to. (lxxii, 1030; ii, 1088) pp. Contemporary full tan calf, rebacked to style preserving early gilt lettered green morocco labels, marbled endpapers, a prior owner's signature to the front of each volume. Portrait frontispiece. Some sunning to the spines, occasional mild rubbing, a very nice set. Courtney & Smith, p.57. The sixth edition overall and the second in quarto, preceded by a Dublin quarto edition of 1775.

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.