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The Dictionary of the English Language
by Noah Webster
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Moseley, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
Black, Young, and Young, 1831. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. THIS COMPLETE TWO VOLUME SET IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY REBOUND IN FULL LEATHER WITH BLIND STAMPED RULE TO BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, NEW END PAPERS AND PASTE DOWNS, NO LOOSE OR MISSING PAGES, PAGES ARE BRIGHT AND CLEAN, WITHOUT MARKS EXCEPT FOR PREVIOUS OWNER NAME TO TITLE PAGE, LIGHT SPORADIC FOXING. BOOKS MEASURE 10.75"x9". FIRST UK EDITION, 190 YEARS OLD. A SCARCE SET IN REMARKABLE CONDITION.
Synopsis
Published on 15 April 1755 and written by Samuel Johnson, A Dictionary of the English Language, sometimes published as Johnson's Dictionary, is among the most influential dictionaries in the history of the English language. There was dissatisfaction with the dictionaries of the period, so in June 1746 a group of London booksellers contracted Johnson to write a dictionary for the sum of 1,500 guineas (£1,575), equivalent to about £230,000 as of 2010.
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- Bookseller
- Reagan's Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 203280165366
- Title
- The Dictionary of the English Language
- Author
- Noah Webster
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Black, Young, and Young
- Date Published
- 1831
- Keywords
- LEATHER
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Reagan's Rare Books
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Moseley, Virginia
About Reagan's Rare Books
Reagan's Rare Books specializes in fine bindings and leather bound books dating primarily from the 18th century to early 20th century in a wide range of subject matter such as History, Americana, and Literature.
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