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. London: printed by W. Strahan, for Knapton, Longman, Hitch, et al, 1755. — JOHNSON, SAMUEL. 1709-1784.

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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts including the Collection of Barbara J. Land, New York · 22 September 2015
Record ID: TB-2026-1835820
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Johnson, Samuel. 1709-1784., 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. London: printed by W. Strahan, for Knapton, Longman, Hitch, et al, 1755. Bonhams, 22 Sep 2015, lot 152. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1835820.

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Johnson, Samuel. 1709-1784., 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. London: printed by W. Strahan, for Knapton, Longman, Hitch, et al, 1755. Bonhams, 22 Sep 2015, lot 152. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1835820.

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