Johnson's Dictionary, 3rd edition

Updated September 24, 2026

Lot number17
Estimate1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
AuctionFall Rare Books, Manuscripts, Historical Prints, & Ephemera
DateOctober 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT
Auction houseQuinn's Auction Galleries
LocationFalls Church, Virginia

JOHNSON, SAMUEL. A Dictionary of the English Language. London: printed by W. Strahan, for A. Millar, T. Longman [et al.], 1765. 2 volumes. Folio (242 x 422 mm). Title pages in red and black, text in two columns. Contemporary sprinkled calf, red sprinkled edges, morocco spine labels lettered gilt. Third edition of Johnson's landmark dictionary. Condition Light browning throughout, old marginal dampstaining volume 1, some scuffing, rubbing and edgwear to binding, cracking to joints.

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