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. In Two Volumes. (Limited & Numbered Edition) by Samuel Johnson - 2006

London: The Folio Society, 2006. Limited Edition, Numbered. Hardcover. Fine. Large edition facsimile of Johnson's first edition original dictionary, in two volumes. This Folio Society edition is limited to 1,000 numbered copies of which this is copy number 144. Volume I: A-K; Volume II: L-Z. Each volume three-quarter bound in brown leather. Ann Muir marbled paper boards and page edges. Hubbed spine. Gold-blocking on dark green and red titling labels on spine. End-sheets made of laid paper. Title page printed in two colors. Two silk ribbon bookmarks per volume. Decorative illustrations throughout text. 1,164 pages each. Note on leather care laid in Volume I. Letters and notes from publisher describing the publication of this set laid in Volume I. Presented in a brown two-volume slipcase with scalloped edges and volume divider. Cream paper-label affixed to side of slipcase, titled in black and red. This set is in fine condition. Due to the size and weight of this set, additional shipping may be needed. Full refund if not satisfied.