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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

Title
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 ; in two volumes.
Edition
The fifth edition.
Published
London : Printed by W. & A. Strahan for W. Strahan ... [and 25 others in London], 1784.
Physical Description
2 v. ; 43 cm. (fol.)
Local Notes
BEIN 2001 Folio 47: Advertisement to the fourth edition bound in twice following "A grammar of the English tongue". Bookseller's label: R.D. Steedman ... Newcastle-on-Tyne. From the library of Herman W. Liebert.
Notes
The title pages are in red and black.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
June 01, 2002
References
Alston, R. Bibliography of the English language from the invention of printing to the year 1800 , v. 181
Fleeman, J.D. Johnson, 55.4D/6
English short title catalogue, T116656
Subjects (Local Yale)
Genre/Form
Booksellers' labels (Provenance) - R.D. Steedman.
Dictionaries.
Also listed under
England London.
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