A Dictionary of the English Language. Dublin: R. Marchbank, 1798. — JOHNSON, SAMUEL. 1709-1784.

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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts, Los Angeles · 17 February 2013
Record ID: TB-2026-2130649
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Johnson, Samuel. 1709-1784., A Dictionary of the English Language. Dublin: R. Marchbank, 1798. Bonhams, 17 Feb 2013, lot 6063. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2130649.

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Johnson, Samuel. 1709-1784., A Dictionary of the English Language. Dublin: R. Marchbank, 1798. Bonhams, 17 Feb 2013, lot 6063. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2130649.

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