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1775 A Dictionary of the English LanguageDublin: 1775A striking and important edition of Samuel Johnson's dictionary of the English language, the first complete edition to be printed in Ireland.
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Signed1917 Aphorisms on Authors and Their WaysLondon: 1917The first and only edition printed in one hundred copies of this series of aphorisms on authors and their ways by Augustine Birrell. A signed presentation copy, including a letter by the author.
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1823 Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great BritainLondon: 1823-1835A complete set in twelve volumes of Edmund Lodge's collection of portraits of eminent people in British History.
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1992-4 The Letters of Samuel JohnsonOxford: 1992-4A lovely collection of the letters of the monumental Samuel Johnson, documenting his life in fascinating detail, illustrated throughout.
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1838 3vols Illustrations of British History Biography and Manners Edmund LodgeLondon: 1838A three volume set works exploring the history of Britain under several monarchs, bound in an attractive half calf binding.
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1835 12vols in 6 Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain Edmund LodgeLondon: 1835A profusely illustrated set of biographical works discussing significant personages in British history, written by the notable heraldic writer, Edmund Lodge.
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1835 12vol Portraits of Illustrious Personages in Great Britian Edmund LodgeLondon: 1835A lovely twelve volume set of the 'Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain' by Edmund Lodge, with illustrations and biographical accounts.