Lot 28 , 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

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. The Tenth Edition... F. & C. Rivington, J. Walker,... 1810. 2 vols. 4to. frontis. engraved portrait, Attractively rebound by Wm. Whiteley (binder's ticket to rear of vol.I) in later tan calf, blind tooled decorative borders , spines gilt with gilt lettered morocco labels, marbled endpapers and red speckled edges, blank endpapers renewed, bookseller price ticket to front paste down. Ownership signatures of "J. G. Poingdestre," dated 1841, to half titles. The second 19th century quarto edition.
£160-200

Condition:
sl. scuffing to binding, some spotting and offsetting to portrait and title, gen.clean attractive copy. Courtney and Smith p. 58.