Description: London: printed by W. Strahan, for J. and P. Knapton [et al.], 1755 [i.e. Longman Group UK, 1990.]. The best facsimile edition of Johnson's dictionary, 2 volumes, folio, title pages in red and black; original Caber red bonded leather, blue morocco labels, gilt-paneled spines, sprinkled edges, publisher's red buckram slipcase with printed paper labels; fine. Containing, as issued, the separately printed The Genesis of Johnson's Dictionary by Dr. J. D. Fleeman, and The Lexicographical Achievement of Johnson, by Dr. Brian O'Kill, small folio, 16pp., plus, a facsimile of the first issue of Johnson's Plan of the Dictionary of the English Language Very good condition: the weight and largeness of the volumes have naturally parted the binding on the spine (see image from above), but the books are nonetheless sturdy and are suffer no structural issues, both editions feel good to hold and open and close. Only known writing throughout entire set is in small pencil on title page of first edition, could be easily erased. Rare limited edition premium collector's edition volumes, historically important text from the eccentric literary genius Dr. Samuel Johnson. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to see more images of the set.
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Leather
Language: English
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Limited Edition
Author: Samuel Johnson
Publisher: Longman
Topic: Dictionaries, Thesauri
Subject: Reference
Original/Facsimile: Facsimile
