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A Dictionary of the English Language in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers. To which are prefixed a history of the language, and English grammar. By Samuel Johnson, LL.D., In two volumes - Vols. I-II, First American, from the Eleventh London Edition. To which are added, Walker’s principles of English pronunciation. Philadelphia: Printed and published by James Maxwell, 1819. No pagination, full leather, a complete set, 11 x 9”, 4tos. In poor condition. All boards are detached from bindings, but included. Boards exhibit age-staining, rubbed to edges, and scuffed corners. Some corners are scuffed down to the boards. Red rotting present. Heads and tails of spine abraded, binding material exposed. Some chipping to spines. Spine labels are faded, but still legible. Gilt lettering bright and clean. Gilt ruling faded. All edges to both volumes exhibit light soiling. Foxing throughout both volumes textblocks. Previous ownership signature on Vol. I’s half-title page. Water dampness stain to fore edge Vol. I’s preliminary pages. Frontispiece exhibits off-setting to title page. Vol. II contains previous ownership signature on front fly-leaf and half-title page. Light toning throughout vol. II. Marginalia present in both volumes. Perfect candidate for restoration, all original boards included. A complete work. Please see photos. Samuel Johnson (1707-1784) was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography calls him “arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history.” An earlier edition, this is a beautiful piece of history worth displaying or reading for scholarly purposes. FORN-MSB-0623-0707-HK170
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