The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; A Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition, Never Before Published: The Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain, for Near Half a Century During Which He Flourished [Five (5) Volumes Complete]

Boswell, James [Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 - 13 December 1784), often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer].

Published by Published by J. Richardson and Co., London . 1821., 1821

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Uniform matching hard back binding in contemporary full calf, blocked and lettered gilt titles over deep maroon morocco labels. 18mo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains engraved portrait frontispiece and 2 folding plates. Study | reference | rebinding set with rear board detached to volume 5, front board loose to volume 1, rubbing to covers. Member of the P.B.F.A. NINETEENTH CENTURY.

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• Title: The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; A Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition, Never Before Published: The Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain, for Near Half a Century During Which He Flourished [Five (5) Volumes Complete]
• Publisher: Published by J. Richardson and Co., London . 1821.
• Publication Date: 1821
• Binding: Hardcover