The Life of Samuel Johnson L.L.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 . [4 Volumes, Extra Illustrated]

BOSWELL, JAMES

Published by Printed for T. Cadell; F.C. And J. Rivington; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy; et al, London, 1822

About this Item

4 Volumes. Pp. [36, 441; 462; 446; 495. Unique edition, extra illustrated with relevant engravings from various sources, tissue-uarded frontispiece in each volume, 200 illustrations in all (includes 18 mostly hand-coloured plates, and 2 folding facsimiles), all inserted at appropriate spots. Full russet coloured smooth calf, gilt stamped illustration of Johnson in the upper corners of both front and rear covers with gilt facsimile signature in the bottom corners, triple ruled, 5 raised bands, ornate gilt to spine panels, leather spine labels, top edge gilt, others deckled, gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers. Bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, London. Volume 1 has a bit of staining to the leather of the rear panel, otherwise all volumes are in near fine condition, all individually housed in very good linen clamshell boxes with gilt-stamped leather spines. A near fine, unique set. Size: Octavo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life of Samuel Johnson L.L.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 . [4 Volumes, Extra Illustrated]
• Publisher: Printed for T. Cadell; F.C. And J. Rivington; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy; et al, London
• Publication Date: 1822
• Binding: Full Leather in Box
• Edition: Ninth Edition, Revised and Augmented.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Literature
  • Biography
  • British Interest