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. In Three Volumes. FIRST IRISH EDITION.

BOSWELL, James.

Published by R. Cross W. Wilson et al. Dublin, 1792

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R. Cross et al. 1792. Irish first edition and the second edition after the first London edition of 1791. In three volumes. Bound in contemporary tree calf, edges rubbed, spines worn, rubbed and creased and lacking three labels with other three labels lack portions. Head and tail of spine of vol. I chipped. Pagination: xxxiv, 536; 605; 573 pages. 2 folding plates to rear of volume III - Round Robin and a facsimile of Dr. Johnson's handwriting. Armorial bookplates of Robert Wilmot to each volume. Contemporary gift inscription to each volume and a few neat notes to endpapers. Front inner hinge of vol. I slightly visible but holding. Pages browned otherwise a clean and sound set.

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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. In Three Volumes. FIRST IRISH EDITION.
• Publisher: R. Cross W. Wilson et al. Dublin
• Publication Date: 1792
• Binding: Hardcover
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