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11.
A General dictionary of the English language

Creator:
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
Published / Created:
1755
Call Number:
GEN MSS VOL 728 (Oversize)
Image Count:
841
Resource Type:
Books, Journals & Pamphlets
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.
Publisher:
Printed by W. Strahan, for J. and P. Knapton [etc.]
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A General dictionary of the English language

12.
[Proofs in various states of plates to the "Stones of Venice". Letter of Ruskin with pen drawings

Creator:
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900
Call Number:
Folio Ruskin G1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Books, Journals & Pamphlets
Description:
Ms. of Preface to "A joy forever" in folder tipped in. and R.P. Cuff is the engraver of the plates to "Stones in Venice".
Subject (Name):
Cuff, R. P., fl. 1860., Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Joy forever., and Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Stones of Venice.
Subject (Topic):
Architecture--Italy--Venice. and Art--Italy--Venice.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Proofs in various states of plates to the "Stones of Venice". Letter of Ruskin with pen drawings. Several of Turner's plates with ms. remarks by Ruskin on margin]