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.

Boswell, James (1740-1795) ; Piozzi, Hester Lynch (1741-1821) -:

Published by London : Printed for Baynes and Son; Cowie Low and Co ; Smith Elder and Co ; J Dowding; R Baynes; etc, 1826

About this Item

A very good four volume set in matching half leather bindings. 8vo. 8.5" x 5.5" x 1.0". Black calf corners and spine over marbled boards. Edges lightly rubbed and bumped. Each spine with 4 raised bands, bright gilt decorated compartments and red leather title and volume labels. Marbled endpapers and matching page edges. Light foxing to the first few leaves and the last few leaves of each volume. Otherwise clean text throughout. Vol I.; p. 235 misnumbered 352, p. 238 misnumbered 228, p. 239 misnumbered 229. Vol. IV. Includes bibliographical references and index. VG. Vol. I: pp. [3]-439 + Portrait frontis + 'Facsimilies of Dr. Johnson's Handwriting' (folding); Vol.II.: [2pp.]/pp. 448 ; Vol. III.: [2pp.]/pp.426 ; Vol. IV.: [2pp.]/pp.550.

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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.
• Publisher: London : Printed for Baynes and Son; Cowie Low and Co ; Smith Elder and Co ; J Dowding; R Baynes; etc
• Publication Date: 1826
• Binding: Hardcover
• Seller catalogs:
  • LITERATURE::19TH CENTURY