Shelfmark
An.1.01 - An.1.02
Additional shelfmark
Gm.3.11 - Gm.3.12 (Copy 2)
Author
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 ...
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed by W. Strahan, for J. and P. Knapton; T. and T. Longman; C. Hitch and L. Hawes; A. Millar; and R. and J. Dodsley, 1755.
Physical description
2 v. ; 41 cm. (Fol.)
Note
T.p. in red and black.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T117231.
Provenance
Bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
(Copy 2) Bookplate of Eton College pasted on the front pastedown with the label 'Not to be taken out of the library'.
Provenance
(Copy 2) Manuscript note on the front pastedown on vol. 2: 'Presented to Eton School Library by Thomas Carson Liverpool July 12th 1851'.
Binding
18th century calf.
Binding
(Copy 2) 20th century reverse leather binding with concentric frames of blind fillets on covers; six raised bands on spine decorated with blind fillets and gold titling on red and black leather; sprinkled edges; one additional flyleaf at the beginning and end of volume. Restored.
Copy-specific note
Wants portrait of Johnson in Vol. I.
Copy-specific note
(Copy 2) Imperfect: Wanting portrait of Johnson in Vol. I.
Subject
English language Dictionaries Early works to 1800.
Subject
English language Grammar Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
John and Paul Knapton publishers.
Added entry--name
T. and T. Longman (Firm) publishers.
Added entry--name
R. and J. Dodsley publishers.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B11356