JOHNSON, Samuel. A Dictionary of the English Language, in Two Volumes. A facsimile of the First Edition of 1755. Published by W. Strahan. Limited to 1,000 numbered copies, of which this is number 56.. Half sprinkled calf with hand-marbled paper boards and edges by Ann Muir. Housed in the original buckram-bound box with scalloped edges and volume divider. A fine copy. With the original prospectus. Very heavy, and overseas postage will be expensive. folio. The Folio Society. 2006.