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Lot 115
Sale 800 - Fine Books and Manuscripts
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Nov 12, 2020
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Nov 13, 2020
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Lot Description
JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-1784). A Dictionary of the English Language. London: for J. F. and C. Rivington and others, 1785.
2 volumes, 4to (267 x 212 mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece to vol. I dated August 21st 1786. (Lacking half-title to vol. I, light offsetting of frontispiece to title, scant spotting or soiling to a few leaves.) Contemporary reversed calf, blind roll tooling to covers, brown and green morocco lettering-pieces gilt (some rubbing or wear, a few joints just starting).
Sixth edition, FIRST QUARTO EDITION, of Johnson's "most amazing, enduring and endearing one-man feat in the field of lexicography" (PMM). ESTC T116655.
Property from the Collection of Edward A. Quattrocchi