1785 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.

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Illustrated, Leather Binding

The sixth edition of this important work, the first edition to carry Dr. Johnson's portrait.

Issued following Johnson's death in 1784, this is also the last edition to be edited by Johnson himself, and is also the first authorized quarto edition, preceded by a pirate Dublin edition of the previous year.

Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Johnson, dated August 21st. 1786, as called for.

Retaining the half title to volume I. No half title was issued for volume II.

ESTC reference no. T116655

First published in 1755, Johnson took around seven years to complete this dictionary, and worked on it single-handedly. It is among the most influential dictionaries in the history of the English language.