Sale 137 Lot 65

JOHNSON, SAMUEL
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. London: Printed by W. Strahan, 1755.

2 vols. Folio, full tree calf with edges and corners expertly repaired, rebacked to match style, gilt-stamped black leather labels to spines, marbled endpapers, armorial bookplate of John Daniel to front pastedown vol. 1. First edition, first printing, with titles printed in black and red. Fine with minimal foxing and bright interior.

Estimate $ 10,000-15,000