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Paperback / softback. New.

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London: Printed by C. Whittingham for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme et al, 1805. Nineteenth Edition. Hardcover. Good. 24mo 5" - 6" tall. Stated Nineteenth Edition of Johnson's magnificent work of intellect and language, published a half-century after its first appearance in 1755. Rebound in white cloth over boards, gilt lettering and ruling to spine. New endpapers, the result being stiff, sturdy. Extensive penned inscription from former owner, verso of title page, thus leading to shadowing thereof. The iconic black-and-white engraving of Samuel Johnson opposite title page, soiled and toned a bit. Moderately toned of interior, double-column text for ease of reading, and with simple, short entries. Measures 5 3/4" x 3 7/8" wide and tall, respectively. First published as, colloquially, Johnson's Dictionary, it quickly became among the most influential dictionaries in the history of the English language; the story of Johnson's contracting by a group of London… Read More

Montrose, England: D. Buchanan. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1806. Full Leather. Very Good full leather edition. Book has been respined and has new endpapers. Original boards are worn on the corners and the leather is rubbed. Binding is very tight due to the respining. ; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 284 pages .