A dictionary of the English language : in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers. To which are prefixed, a history of the language, and an English grammar / by Samuel Johnson.

Accession number

PML 76591-92

Creator

Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784.

Published

London : Printed for Harrison & Co. ..., 1786.

Credit line

Gift of Mr. Henry Glazier.

Notes

Three columns per page in text of dictionary proper.

Description

2 v. ; 43 cm

Provenance

Gift of Henry Glazier; with the name of a prior owner, Arthur Walker, inscribed in pencil on the front free endpaper of both volumes.

Binding

Diced Russia with gilt-ruled border on covers.

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