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Dictionary Johnson : Samuel Johnson's middle years / by James L. Clifford
by Clifford, James L. (James Lowry) (1901-1978)
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- Hardcover
- first
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- ISBN 10
- 0434138053
- ISBN 13
- 9780434138050
- Seller
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About This Item
London : Heinemann, 1980. First Edition. Hardback. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: From the library of Eric George Hatfield Moody with his personalized bookplate to front pastedown. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 372 pages; Physical description. : x, [2], 372 p. : ill . (incl. Frontis. ) , facsims. , ports. ; 24 cm. Subject: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 - Biography. Johnson, Samuel - Biography. Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 - Studies. Lexicographers - England - Biography. Lexicographers - Great Britain - Biography. Authors, English - 18th century - Biography. English literature - Johnson, Samuel, 1749-1763 - Biographies English literature - biographies.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 212643
- Title
- Dictionary Johnson : Samuel Johnson's middle years / by James L. Clifford
- Author
- Clifford, James L. (James Lowry) (1901-1978)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0434138053
- ISBN 13
- 9780434138050
- Publisher
- London : Heinemann
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1980
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