The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Comprehending An Account Of His Studies And Works, In Chronological Order; With Malone's Notes And Illustrations; And, For The First Time, Piozzi's Anecdotes Of Dr. Johnson. Complete in 4 vols.

Boswell, James Boswell

Published by Printed for Baynes; Cowie, Low & Co., Smith, Elder et al, By J.F. Dove, London, 1826

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fold-out + Portrait of Johnson + 439 Pages (inc Title page); vol II Title page + 448 pages ; Vol III Title page + 426 pages ; Vol IV Title page + 550pages. Condition; Looks like the original printers hardback bindings, poor, rubbed/worn, 3 lack spines, vol IV lacks front cover. Contents fair to good, mostly good, the odd water stain to just a few pages, vol one folding plate at front with a little loss, and Portrait of Johnson with edge water staining,vol IIII has pages to page 3 detached. Vol 1&2 with Decorative Bookplate of Henry Butcher inc his coat-of-arms, the odd minor inscription, mostly in pencil. … Due to condition (mostly of binding) sold cheaply as seen, (i.e, and not every page checked, or if all present). Due to 4 thick volumes & weight, UK only as there will be a hefty surcharge if going outside the UK, just to cover the shipping cost…. full title is The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Comprehending An Account Of His Studies And Works, In Chronological Order; A Series Of His Epistolary Correspondence, Conversations With Many Eminent Persons; And Original Pieces Of His Composition: The Whole Exhibiting A View Of Literature And Literary Men In Great Britain, For Near Half A Century During Which He Flourished. With Malone's Notes And Illustrations; And, For The First Time, Piozzi's Anecdotes Of Dr. Johnson. Complete in 4 volumes and in a contemporary binding. Size: 23 x 14.5 x 12cm Thick Approx.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Comprehending An Account Of His Studies And Works, In Chronological Order; With Malone's Notes And Illustrations; And, For The First Time, Piozzi's Anecdotes Of Dr. Johnson. Complete in 4 vols.
• Publisher: Printed for Baynes; Cowie, Low & Co., Smith, Elder et al, By J.F. Dove, London
• Publication Date: 1826
• Binding: Printers Original Hard Back
• Condition: Fair