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. 2 Volumes
by Johnson, Samuel
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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Cape Town, South Africa
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About This Item
J Johnson, C. Dilly &c., 1799. The eighth edition of Dr. Johnson's dictionary. Volume 1 has lost its binding and although the text block is intact and it is presented in its marbled endpapers. Slightly dog-eared. Volume 2 in a full calf binding, however much of the leather is missing from the front board. Binding split at the gutter but again, the textblock is intact and both volumes are entirely usable. 8th edition Fair
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- Bookseller
- Quagga Books (ZA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 306138
- 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. 2 Volumes
- Author
- Johnson, Samuel
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J Johnson, C. Dilly &c.
- Date Published
- 1799
- Bookseller catalogs
- Miscellaneous;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Quagga Books
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Gutter
- The inside margin of a book, connecting the pages to the joints near the binding.
- Text Block
- Most simply the inside pages of a book. More precisely, the block of paper formed by the cut and stacked pages of a book....
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Fair
- is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc....