Johnson, Samuel. A Dictionary of the English Language. [This Facsimile recreates the original dictionary published by Longman in 1755]. Two Volumes. London, Longman 1990. 1160 pages per volume. Cabra red bonded leather. Gilt decorations and title. Raised spine bands. Inside slipcase made from Library Buckram. Very good condition. The books are in excellent condition, bright and clean. Slipcase rubbed and bumped with one side being stained. Please see images. The aditional booklets issued with this publication are not included.

This two volume set in a slip case published in 1990 by Longman is a facsimile edition of Samuel Johnson’s landmark original dictionary from 1755. It faithfully reproduces Johnson’s monumental work in its entirety, presenting it in a format that closely mimics the original publication.
BIBLIOGRAPHIC DETAILS: Two volumes; 1160 pages each volume; 70 gsm cream laid, aid and wood free paper, long life; Folded and sewn in 16 page sections; 2 colour title page; Sprinkled edges; Bound in Cabra red bonded leather; Raised spine bands; Foil Blocking in old gold & dark green; Silk head and tail bands; border blocking; 140 gsm coloured endpapers with Double volume slipcase in dark red Library Buckram.

• Keywords: Reference · Reference
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 104510AB

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