384 pages. Lacks engraved portrait of Johnson. The approximate date of publication was 1896, according to Welsh. Some pages stained and some creased corners and worn edges. 19 x 28 mm. Original red leather. Watson, Fergusson & Co. Writing inks. As supplied to the Queensland Government in gilt on rear cover. Original metal case uniquely stamped on the back with an image of a bottle of ink flanked with "Watson Ferguson & Co. Writing Inks" but lacks magnifier and loop at top. Dictionary extremely worn. Case lacking magnifier and slightly bent. Bondy, 106. Garbett, 25. Pistner, B233:7. Spielmann, 464. Welsh, 2407. WorldCat locates no copies of this variant worldwide. This is the only copy of Watson Ferguson & Co. Writing Inks Bryce dictionary I have ever seen - the business is the longest running printing company in Queensland, Australia. Welsh lists two copies (one sold in 1928) in her listing 2407. A copy was listed in the magnificent 1928 Tregaskis & Son 'Caxton Head. Some Tiny Books' catalogue, item 56 at £5 and 5 shillings.