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Lot 365

Sale 5792 - Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Jan 30, 2020 8:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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[Literature] Johnson, Samuel A Dictionary of the English Language…

London: W. Strahan for J. & P. Knapton; T. and T. Longman; C. Hitch and L. Hawes; A. Millar; and R. and J. Dodsley, 1755. In two volumes. Mixed set: second edition of the first volume, first edition of the second volume. Folio. Mid 19th century three-quarter calf over brown cloth-covered boards, front board of first volume detached, rear board of same starting, front board of second volume starting, rear board of same detached, spine and corners heavily rubbed and blistered, spines starting to split. Title-page and first free leaf of first volume detached, rear free endpaper detached, title-page and first free leaf worn and chipped, edges of preface slightly darkened, other scattered minor wear to text; title-page and first free leaf of second volume detached, title-page edges chipped, creased, and slightly darkened, light dampstaining to bottom margin of several leaves at front, some scattered light foxing, other scattered minor wear to text. Grolier 100; [Fleeman I, p. 410]; [Courtney and Smith p. 54]. Sold with all faults.

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