Johnson's Dictionary, 3rd edition
Updated September 24, 2026
| Lot number | 17 |
| Estimate | 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD |
| Auction | Fall Rare Books, Manuscripts, Historical Prints, & Ephemera |
| Date | October 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Quinn's Auction Galleries |
| Location | Falls 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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