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Leaf from the First Edition of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary, 1755

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 50
Identifier: Item 50

Scope and Contents

From the First Edition of "Dr. Johnson's Dictionary". The full title is: "Dictionary of the English Language: in which the Words are deduced from their Originals, and Illustrated in their Different Significations by Examples from Best Writers. To which are prefixed, A History of the Language, and an English Grammar, by Samuel Johnson, A.M. In Two Volumes. Printed by W. Strahan, for J. and P. Knapton; T. and T. Longman, C. Hitch and L. Hawkes; A. Millar; and J. Dodsley. MDCCLV."

Dates

  • Creation: 1755

Conditions Governing Access

WMU Special Collections. Non-circulating. Contact department for access.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Dimensions

19.5 x 16.4 in. (26.7 x 41.7 cm)

Repository Details

Part of the Western Michigan University Special Collections Repository

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