The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. To Which is Added the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

James Boswell; Percy Fitzgerald

Published by Bliss Sands and Co, London, 1897

About this Item

Boswell's classic work on Dr. Samuel Johnson - perhaps the most famous biography ever written - and his account of a trip to the Hebrides. Featuring a tissue guarded portrait frontispiece of Johnson. With four further illustrations, including a fold out 'Map of the Tour through Scotland and the Hebrides'. 'The Life of Samuel Johnson' comprises 'A Series of his Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of his Composition. With a Chronological Account of his Studies and Numerous Works. The Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain for nearly Half a Century'. With notes and a biographical dictionary. There is a publisher's catalogue to the rear. In a cloth binding. Externally, smart. Boards are slightly bumped, with a little shelfwear, and faint marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages browned, but generally clean, with spotting to the first and last few pages. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # GEN15-B-4

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. To Which is Added the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
• Publisher: Bliss Sands and Co, London
• Publication Date: 1897
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book