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JOHNSON, SAMUEL. A Dictionary of the English Language. 2 volumes. Folio, 407x248 mm, contemporary calf gilt, rebacked retaining original backstrips, cover corners worn, endpapers renewed; Volume 1 title creased with blank lower outer corner restored; occasional heavy foxing, particularly in first volume, scattered light stains and early marginalia, repairs on last 3 leaves in second volume causing slight text loss. London: W. Strahan for J. and P. Knapton et al., 1755
