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, together with a history of the language, and an English grammar / by Samuel Johnson, LL.D. with numerous corrections, and with the addition with several thousand words, as also with additions to the history of the language, and to the grammar, by the Rev. H.J. Todd, ... [complete] in four volumes

Johnson, Samuel (1709-1784) ; Todd, Henry John (1763-1845) [ed]

1818, First Todd Edition. London : Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown [and others]. Good copies only in full contemporary diced calf, with boards scuffed and worn on the edges and corners, and somewhat dust-dulled overall. Gilt-blocked monogram to the front boards. Joints cracked and showing some surface loss, with sewing holding. Raised bands on the spines, with leather labels, both gilt blocked and the latter showing some minor loss at the edges. Text blocks very good: tight, strong and showing only the faint, scattered foxing expected of age. Remains a well-preserved set overall. Item #459207

Physical description: complete in 4 volumes : frontispiece (portrait) ; 29 cm. Contents: v. 1. A-C -- v. 2. D-H -- v. 3. I-Q -- v. 4. R-Z. Subjects: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. Todd, Henry John, 1763-1845. English language - Dictionaries - 19th century. English language - Grammar - Early works to 1800. Lexicography - Great Britain - History - 19th century. Encyclopedias and dictionaries - Early works to 1800.

Price: €825.00