A General dictionary of the English language

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Title: A General dictionary of the English language
Creator: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
Published / Created: 1755
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Printed by W. Strahan, for J. and P. Knapton [etc.]
Abstract: Published on April 15, 1755 and written largely single-handedly by Samuel Johnson. Sometimes published as "Johnson's Dictionary." The first edition was published in two folio volumes; later editions were published in four volumes.
Description: Four volume printer's proof with manuscript notes throughout.
Extent: 1 volume
43 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

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