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Johnson. Dictionary Page
An example page of dictionary text showing the letter I.
Johnson. Frontispiece.
Frontispiece of a portrait of Samuel Johnson. Engraved by Heath from an original painting by Opie.
Johnson. Illustrations.
Illustration used to mark the end of a section. Some images repeat, not all sections contain an illustration, and the illustrations vary widely in content.
Johnson. Three topics covered in his dictionary of the English language.
Text detailing the grammar, history, and definitions of English and English words.
Kennett. Cover.
The front and back covers of the book
Kennett. Dedication to Prince William
Kennett's comparisons of Prince William to Roman figures
Kennett. Illustrations
The various pictures used to depict the Roman empire and its culture in Kennett's book
Kennett. Paper Damage.
Foxing on a few pages of the book
Kennett. Provenance.
Provenance of Kennett's book