Description: A dictionary of the English language in which the words are deduced from their originals ... The sixth edition Author: Johnson, Samuel Title: A dictionary of the English language in which the words are deduced from their originals ... The sixth edition Publication: London: J.F. and C. Rivington [et al.], 1785 Description: Second quarto edition (the first quarto was published in Dublin, 1775), 2 volumes, Vol. I: [a2]-b4 c-h2 i-k4 g-h4 B-4F4 4N-6X4 (with 5X2 missigned 5Z2), Vol. II: [A]1 B-3Y4 3Z2 A-3Y4 3Z2; engraved frontispiece portrait of Johnson after Reynolds, text in triple column, without the half-title in volume I; contemporary full russia, gilt-ruled covers, smooth gilt-decorated spines laid out in 6 compartments, red and black morocco labels and onlays The complete text, with Johnson's final corrections. "There was no folio sixth edition, just this quarto, which was printed from Samuel Johnson's own corrected copy of the fourth folio edition (1773), which he bequeathed to Sir Joshua Reynolds ... Though several printers were involved in the production of this sixth edition, Strahan's account shows that both the sixth (quarto) and the seventh (folio) were printed together. Moreover, the evidence of typesetting shows that the type set for the quarto was readjusted, but not reset, to make up the folio pages. Courtney & Smith, p. 57; Vancil, p. 123; Alston V, 186; Fleeman 55.4D/8. Seller ID: 64392 Subject: Dictionaries, Grammar, Language Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 2415 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Author: Johnson, Samuel
Publisher: J.F. and C. Rivington [et al
Year Printed: 1785
Language: English
