Johnson, Samuel (1709-1784) A Dictionary of the English Language.

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Johnson, Samuel (1709-1784) A Dictionary of the English Language. London: by Strahan for Knapton et al., 1755. First edition, two folio volumes, titles printed in red and black, bookplate of Thomas Botcott dated 1761 pasted inside the front boards, contemporary boards, rebacked, with corner repairs, worn, later endleaves, 16 x 9 3/4 in. (2)
Estimate $7,000-9,000

I: [A]2, B-K2, a-c2, d1, B-Z2, 2A-12Z2, 13A2, [13B-14Z]1; II: [pi]1, 15A-16Z2, [17A-17Z]1, 18A-21Z2, 22A-22E2, [22F-22Z]1, 23A-27D2, [27E-28Z]1, 29A-31C2.


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