Description: Click here to see our other books! A Dictionary of the English Language Samuel Johnson 1775 Thomas Ewing : Dublin 11" by 9" Unpaginated SUMMARY An important edition of Samuel Johnson's dictionary of the English language, being the first complete edition to be printed in Ireland. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage: £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition thus, being the first quarto edition and first complete edition printed in Ireland. This printing is based on the fourth London folio edition of 1773, a conclusive edition which was the only one for which Johnson provided any additions or corrections.Complete in two volumes. ESTC citation number T117233. Collated, complete.'A Dictionary of the English Language' is one of the most influential dictionaries in the history of the English language. Johnson took around seven years to complete this dictionary, and worked on it single-handedly.'A History of the Language' and 'An English Grammar' are prefixed.Volume I includes letters A-K, Volume II includes letters L-Z.With a list of subscriber's to volume I.Samuel Johnson was a noted English author of the eighteenth century, well perceived in his friend James Boswell's 'The Life of Samuel Johnson', which is considered to be one of the most important biographies ever written. CONDITION Rebacked, in full calf bindings retaining the original boards. Endpapers renewed. Externally, excellent, with blind tooling to back strip. Front hinge of volume II strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type, light spotting and handling marks throughout, most concentrated to first and last few leaves. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Reference
Publisher: Thomas Ewing
Author: Samuel Johnson
Binding: Leather
Subject: Dictionaries & Reference
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: Dublin
Illustrator: None
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Place of Publication: Dublin
Year Printed: 1775
Country/Region of Manufacture: Dublin
