Description: Click here to see our other books! A Dictionary of the English Language: In which the words are Deduced from their Origin and Illustrated in their Different Significations by Examples from the Best Writers Samuel Johnson 1824 G. and J. Offor et al. : London [12], 128, [1], [2], 1084pp 11" by 9" SUMMARY A scarce complete two volume set of Johnson's Dictionary, in leather. Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 7 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage: £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION Samuel Johnson was an English writer and has been described as "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history." His dictionary first appeared in 1755 and was highly acclaimed as the foremost dictionary of the time. This volume is prefixed by A History of the Language and An English Grammar. The Second volume begins with 'kay.'Bound in full calf. With a bookplate for Frederick W. Barber. With a selection articles of to the rear of volume two about the Samuel Johnson. CONDITION In full calf leather binding. Externally, a little worn to the boards and spine with some rubbing. Hinges are weak,. Internally, generally firmly bound though with the first few pages to the front of volume one beginning to come away. Pages are generally bright with some scattered spots throughout. With a bookplate for Frederick W. Barber to front pastedown of both volumes. Overall Condition: 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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Author: Samuel Johnson
Publisher: G. and J. Offor et al.
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: No
Language: English
Fiction Subject: None
Illustrator: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1824
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 7.000000
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
