A dictionary of the English language : in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers ... / by Samuel Johnson, LL.D.
| Author/creator | Johnson, Samuel author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | The sixth edition. |
| Publication | London : Printed for J.F. and C. Rivington, L. Davis, T. Payne and Son, T. Longman, B. Law [and 21 others in London, M,DCC,LXXXV. [1785] |
| Description | 2 volumes, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : portrait ; 28 cm |
| Supplemental Content | http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/ECCO?locID=nor94900&c=1&stp=Author&ste=11&af=BN&ae=N000018&tiPG=1&dd=0&dc=flc&docNum=CW113728360&vrsn=1.0&srchtp=a&d4=0.33&n=10&SU=0LRK |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Davis, Lockyer, 1719-1791, bookseller. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJjdcBQHpkYHhmVyV4t7pP |
| Other author/creator | Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797, bookseller. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJqFPtrVc6t7BfMV3wkMT3 |
| Other author/creator | Law, B. (Bedwell), -1798, bookseller. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJx4jhktC4rVqP6pY3X8G3 |
| Other author/creator | J., F., and C. Rivington (Firm), bookseller. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QQPVp7Q8m7xPdmhkQc4y4kt |
| Other author/creator | T. Payne and Son, bookseller. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QH7JmqJWjtkFVgBMWPXfWvR |
| Physical medium | 4to |
| Contents | Vol. 1. A-K -- Vol. 2. L-Z. |
| General note | The plate from ESTC. |
| General note | Volume 2 has a separate title page (also dated 1785). |
| General note | Plate dated: August 21st. 1786. |
| References | Alston, R. Bibliography of the English language from the invention of printing to the year 1800 , V, 186 |
| References | English short title catalogue (ESTC), T116655 |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare vols. 1 and 2 Purchased from Wooden Soldier Books, 3/2/26 |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. Dictionary of the English language. The sixth edition. London : Printed for J.F. and C. Rivington, L. Davis, T. Payne and Son, T. Longman, B. Law [and 21 others in London], 1785 |
| Genre/form | dictionaries. |
| Genre/form | Dictionaries |
| Genre/form | Dictionaries. |
| LCCN | 33000564 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | PE1620 .J6 1785 V. 2 | ✔ Available | Request Material |