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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: Together with a history of the language, and and English grammar (3 Volumes--Complete)
by Samuel Johnson, H. J. Todd
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Full polished diapered calf boards with gilt rule; 4 slightly raised bands with gilt particulars and red and black leather labels to spine. Gilt rolled fore edge corner edges, blind rolled inner dentelles. Marbled edges and endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate (Thomas Best Jervis--a British/Irish Colonial Officer, author, geographer, etc.) to front pastedown of each volume, otherwise no previous owners' names or other markings. "Numerous corrections, and with the addition of several thousand words, as also with additions to the history of the language, and to the grammar" by Todd. 1/2 inch worming to volume 1 front hinge and various scuffs to leather of each volume (see images). Please expect extra postage as this is a large heavy set. 9 1/4 x 11 1/4.
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- Bookseller
- William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6317
- Title
- 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
- Author
- Samuel Johnson, H. J. Todd
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green; et al.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1827
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian; Reference;
- Size
- 4to
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 10 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed.
About the Seller
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
Biblio member since 2008
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
We are a brick & mortar store located between I95 and the Florida Turnpike. We focus on the visual aspects of books and the book as artifact. We have large Art and Graphic Art sections including haute couture magazines but also carry Architecture, Ancient & Classical History, Performing Arts and Books on Books & Antiques. We have a large selection of Antiquarian Books, Antique maps & Antique prints. Hours by chance or appointment.
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- Rolled
- rolled spine or spine rolled. Damage to a book created by pressure to the spine making it fold or crease in the cover. Damage...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Fore Edge
- The portion of a book that is opposite the spine. That part of a book which faces the wall when shelved in a traditional...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
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