Lot 242 , Johnson, Samuel - A Dictionary of the English Language ... To which are prefixed, a History of the Language, and an English Grammar ... 5th edition, 2 vols. titles in red and black; contemp. tree calf

° Johnson, Samuel - A Dictionary of the English Language ... To which are prefixed, a History of the Language, and an English Grammar ... 5th edition, 2 vols. titles in red and black; contemp. tree calf, rebacked with panelled spines, preserving the original red and green gilt morocco labels, tall folio
£800-1,200

Condition:
new e/ps.; intermittent light damp (?) spotting, although leaves mostly crisp; v.1 only sl. marks on title and v.2 inoffensive light stain at edges, v.1 lower margin sm. wormholes, small tracks 12U2-12Z2; v2 - marked spotting upper margin 23E (V), some crease marks at end 30U-31E, markedly final 3 leaves, rh. top. corner crease 24H1; nil after e/ps. before titles / after text, both vols; few scratch marks both vols., vol.1 some cover wear and calf renewals on lower; overall a good and attractive set, complete with the prelims vol.1; d-col. printing.

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