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Johnson, Samuel
Estimate
1,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- 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. W. Strahan for J. and P. Knapton, T. and T. Longman, C. Hitch and L. Hawes, A. Millar, and R. and J. Dodsley, 1755.
- paper
folio, 2 volumes, title-pages printed red and black, woodcut tailpieces, contemporary calf, repairs to early leaves of volume 1 (title page and first page of Preface mounted), leaves often stained, spotted and browned, some marginal tears, bindings and spines defective with boards detached or semi-detached, partially disbound, former repairs to spines, hinge of volume 2 crudely repaired with tape
Literature
Courtney and Smith p.54; PMM 201; Rothschild 1237
Condition
Condition is describe in the main body of the cataloguing where approprate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
First edition of the first standard English Dictionary, "the most amazing, enduring and endearing one-man feat in the field of lexicography" (Printing and the Mind of Man)