Johnson. Three topics covered in his dictionary of the English language.
Samuel Johnson. Dictionary. 1700s. History of the Book.
Text detailing the grammar, history, and definitions of English and English words.
Samuel Johnson.
"Tisch Special Collections PE1620 .J6 1755."
Tufts University. Tisch Library
1755.
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Johnson. Illustrations.
Samuel Johnson. Dictionary. History of the Book.
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.
Samuel Johnson
Tufts University. Tisch Library.
1755.
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Johnson. Dictionary Page
Samuel Johnson. Dictionary. History of the Book.
An example page of dictionary text showing the letter I.
Samuel Johnson
"Tisch Special Collections PE1620 .J6 1755."
Tufts University. Tisch Library.
1755
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Johnson Dictionary
Dictionary. Samuel Johnson. 1700s. History of the Book.
Cover and binding of the book including a picture of the tear at the top of the binding.
Johnson, Samuel.
"Tisch Special Collections PE1620 .J6 1755."
Tufts University. Tisch Library.
1755
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