Samuel Johnson / dictionary of the English language in which the words 1818

Description: A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals ... to which are prefixed a history of the language, and an English grammar ... First American, from the eleventh London edition Author: Johnson, Samuel Title: A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals ... to which are prefixed a history of the language, and an English grammar ... First American, from the eleventh London edition Publication: Philadelphia: published by Moses Thomas ... J. Maxwell, printer, 1818-19 Description: 4 volumes, 8vo, complete with the half-titles and the engraved frontis portrait of Johnson after Reynolds; contemporary full calf neatly but rather artlessly rebacked in black morocco-grain cloth, gilt lettering direct on spine; the rebacking aside, a very good, sound set. The quarto edition of 1818 takes precedence, and of the octavos published by Thomas, this presumably follows that with all volumes dated 1818. In this set the last 2 volumes are dated 1819. Heavily abridged versions in miniature format and bearing no resemblance to Johnson's original had appeared in America as early as 1804, but the full text did not appear until it was undertaken by Thomas in Philadelphia in 1818. This event "was the last straw in [his] financial downfall. His Catalogue of English Books, Philadelphia 1817, enlarges over the problems on the sale of this work" (Fleeman). Alston V, p. 40; American Imprints, 44473; Courtney & Smith, p. 58; this particular issue not in Fleeman, but see Fleeman 55.4D/22, note. Seller ID: 30888 Subject: Dictionaries, Language Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota

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