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JOHNSON, SAMUEL. A Dictionary of the English Language . . . Second Edition. 2 volumes. Folio, 412x258 mm, contemporary calf gilt, spine ends chipped, joints cracked, cords intact, surface imperfections on covers, corners worn through; attractive set internally with only occasional light toning, minor foxing, and isolated light marginal dampstains; cloth folding cases. Bookplates of Otto Orren Fisher. London: W. Strahan for J. and P. Knapton et al., 1755-56
"Demand fell off as the work proceeded and Strahan reduced the number of copies accordingly from just under 2,300 copies of the early numbers to 768 copies of vol. 2 . . . This figure is therefore the maximum number possible of complete copies, making this the smallest and probably the scarcest of the folio edns."--Fleeman 55.4D/2.
