Samuel Johnson, "A Dictionary of the English Language…," First Harrison one volume folio Edition, London, Harrison & Co., 1786. With the life of Johnson, the author's preface, editor's preface, and the earl of Chesterfield's "Plan of an English Dictionary." Very Good + condition of the first single volume edition (and first since Johnson's death in 1785) of this great work. Est. $2,000-3,000
Very good + condition. Original brown calf binding laid on 19th century calf. Abrasion, scratches, gouges and loss to original binding; bumping to corners. Pages uniformly toned, staining to edge of flyleaf and frontispiece (visible in left margin of portrait plate of Johnson). Scattered foxing, otherwise a clean and complete copy. ESTIMATE $2,000-3,000
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