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Lot 183
Sale 873 - Fine Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
May 12, 2021
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Live / Chicago
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JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-1784). A Dictionary of the English Language... London: Longman Group UK Limited, 1990.
2 volumes, folio; also with 2 booklets as issued. Original Cabra red bonded leather blocked in gold and green foil; original slipcase; original shrinkwrap; original shipping carton.
Facsimile edition of Johnson's Dictionary in two volumes, with two additional booklets as issued, comprising: a facsimile of the Plan of a Dictionary of the English Language by Johnson and a 16-page booklet with introductory essays. Johnson's Dictionary was originally published in 1755 under a joint imprint of five booksellers, including T. and T. Longman. AS NEW IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP.
Property from the Collection of Jack Belcher
