JOHNSON, Samuel. A Dictionary of the English Language: In Which the Words are deduced from their Originals… by Examples From the Best Writers. London: W. Strahan for J. and P. Knapton et al., 1755-56. 2 vols., second edition, folio (419 x 257mm.) Title to vol. 2 in red and black. (Lacking all before c1 in vol. 1 with title replaced in facsimile, blanks replaced, title and first four leaves in vol. 2 with marginal paper repairs and also to I8R-I8R2, occasional spotting, corner staining, creasing and spotting to last leaves.) Late 20th century full calf, red and green morocco lettering pieces to the spines (endpapers replaced). Provenance: Cranleigh School (bookplates to front pastedowns) (2).