[Rarebooks] FS- Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language/ Jane Austen, Brock

[Michelle Levick]

For your consideration (please do not hesitate to request additional  
information:
Samuel Johnson, A.M.: A Dictionary of the English Language: In Which  
The Words are Deduced from Their Originals, Explained in Their  
Different Meanings, and Authorised by the Names of the Writers in  
Whose They are Found
Philadelphia, Jacob Johnson & Co. 1805, First American Edition
Johnson's dictionary,  abridged, not in miniature. "Abstracted From  
the Folio Edition, by the Author, Samuel Johnson, A.M. to Which Are  
Prefixed, A Grammar of The English Language, and The Preface to The  
Folio Edition." "The Whole Improved by The Standard of Pronunciation  
Dictionary of John Walker, Author of Elements of Elocution, Rhyming  
Dictionary, etc., etc." Archibald Bartram, Printer. Originally  
Published in 1755, one of the most influential dictionaries in the  
English Language. A group of London Booksellers commissioned Johnson  
to create this dictionary, being dissatisfied with dictionaries  
available at that time. It took Johnson almost nine years to complete,  
he produced several revisions during his lifetime. Contains the first  
appearance in the western hemisphere of Johnson's famous Preface and  
Grammar. Copyright page states the  publisher's (Jacob Johnson & Co.)  
registration of the title on December 17, 1804, with the District of  
Pennsylvania, D. Cadwell, Clerk, penciled above are ex-library numbers  
AL 1. An "Advertisement" page follows, "The Improved Edition of  
Johnson's Dictionary Which is Now offered to the Publick, has some  
advantages over every other that has heretofore appeared; which, the  
Editor hopes, will ensure it a just and general preference," etc.  
Verso to Advertisement is: "A Table, Of The Simple and Diphthongal  
Vowels." Preface, etc.  Samuel Johnson (1709 -1784) English Scholar,  
Author, Lexicographer.
Printed in Double Column formation. 8vo, pp. xl, [2], unpainted.  
Beautifully rebound in brown red and tan marbled boards over black  
calf spine, brown leather title panel with gilt title. New creme color  
e.p. Text clear and readable, moderate toning and foxing. Thin stain  
to page edges through xviii, not affecting text.  Old penned name and  
date 1812 to title page above title, few staining of title page, with  
few pale indistinguishable words. Lower margin of Advertisement page  
is penciled 1703. In protective archival film wraps.
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$550.00
Austen, Jane; Illustrated by C.E. Brock, The Novels of Jane Austen,  
Pride & Prejudice; Sense & Sensibility; Mansfield Park; Northanger  
Abbey; Persuasion, In Ten Volumes:
J.M. Dent & So., London, 1898, First Edition, thus
One of the most vivid literary portrayals of England's Regency Period  
comes alive through Jane Austen's novels. Each volume is an eloquent  
time capsule of 19th century social customs, dress, and life through  
the eyes of the various levels of English Gentry. Austen's  
straightforward speech and ability to satirize the situations of her  
colorful characters has created generations of readers throughout the  
world. These special ten volumes are the first colorized versions by  
the famed British water colorist, illustrator (Charles) C.E. Brock  
(1870-1938), and his brother Henry Matthew Brock (1875-1960). The  
novels are bound in original pale green cloth illustrated with dark  
green decorations and a young woman, gilt title, volume number and  
author to front board. Decorations to spines, gilt title, author and  
publisher. Top edge gilt, deckled page edges. End papers are decorated  
and have a teal colored "A", rear e.p. teal color publisher's  
initials. Mild foxing of e.p.'s, title pages decorated, with two color  
lettering teal and green. Spines are mildly toned, no inscriptions,  
solidly bound in covers, mild soiling of boards, with rubbing and some  
light fraying at tips. Sense & Sensibility, two volumes: vol. I. mild  
cloth bubbling to spine. Frontispiece (I) Jane Austen, said to be  
painted by Johann Zoffany of Austen at 15. Included is a list of Miss  
Austen's novels, chronologically arranged, showing how many Editions  
of each were published in her lifetime. There is an eleven page Memoir  
of Miss Austen by Reginald Brimley Johnson. These contain a total of  
13 tissue covered illustrations. Small old Brentano's Bookseller  
sticker to rear lower edge paste down. Emma vol. I. mild cloth bubbles  
to spine and boards, verso to pre-title page states:" First Edition,  
August 1898, Second Edition, 1900". Front hinge cracked. Following  
title page: "To His Royal Highness The Prince Regent, This Work is, by  
His Royal Highness's Permission, Most Respectfully Dedicated by His  
Royal Highness's Dutiful and Obedient Humble Servant, The Author  
[Reprinted from the First Edition, 1816]. Preface about the novel and  
statement. The Prince Regent (George Augustus Frederick) was great  
admirer of Jane Austen's novels. Austen was granted permission to  
visit his lavish residence in London during which his librarian  
communicated to her the Prince's agreement and the request of Miss  
Austen to dedicate a novel to his Royal Highness. A total 12 tissue  
covered illustrations including frontispiece. Hinge cracked between  
frontispiece and title page both volumes. Pride & Prejudice, two  
volumes, volumes state "First Edition, August 1898, Second Edition  
1899, Third Edition, October 1900," to verso of Pre-title page. Volume  
II frontispiece is missing. Hinges cracked between frontispiece and  
title page, a total of 11 tissue covered illustrations. Brentano's  
sticker to rear paste down lower edge. Mansfield Park, two volumes,  
hinge cracked between frontispiece and title page. Volume II, lower  
front and rear joints 1 inch closed tears with fraying. Total of 12  
tissue covered illustrations. Northanger Abbey: First & Second Edition  
statement, preface, Advertisement "By The Authoress to Northanger  
Abbey". Hinge cracked between frontispiece and title, total of 6  
tissue covered illustrations. Persuasion, spine repaired, mild fraying  
of joints. First & Second Edition statement, front hinge cracked  
between frontispiece and title, and between pages 250-251. Total of 6  
tissue covered illustrations. Few volumes have light foxing to ep's  
and edges of frontispiece and title page, rubbing of extremities. Text  
is very clean, no inscriptions, all solidly bound in covers. Most  
volumes still have original silk marker. Each novel has a preface.  
Each volume has been covered in archival clear film for protection. 12  
mo. A scarce publication of this special collection of Jane Austen's  
classic novels, in very presentable condition. $1,350.00 http://www.Abookmaven.net/Images1/6096

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Michelle Levick,
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