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October 27November 01, 2018
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LOT 351

Lot 351

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
Lot 351 Details
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

A DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, 1755/6

2 vols., folio, 2nd edition, titles in red and black, period full leather boards, ribbed and tooled spine with applied title
16.75" x 10.6" — 42.5 x 27 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $1,920
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Ex Libris Richard Consable

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