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.]
Corrected proof, first edition. Stamped: Temple Press. Tipped in: autograph letter signed to Samuel Everitt from Joseph Conrad, 1921 August 21. Tipped in: Motto, typescript.
Imperfect: page 93 incorrectly numbered 39., Inscribed: "Proofs of first private issue.", McKay no. 7596., Proof sheets., and With the book-plate of Arthur John Butler.
