JOHNSON, Samuel
Dictionary of the English Language (2 Vols)

Abstracted from the folio edition
Printed for J.Knapton; C.Hitch and L.Hawes, A.Millar  ..., London, 1760

Octavo edition, not the second edition as stated on the title-page, but the first octavo edition.

An early early edition of one of the most famous books in the English language.

The Binding

The textblocks are in fine condition and the books are rebound in full hand dyed red morocco, with contemporary style tooling to the spine and boards.  The book has contemporary style marble endpapers.

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