The Life of Samuel Johnson (Temple Bar Edition, Ten Volumes)

Boswell, James; Shorter, Clement (Editor)

Published by Printed for Gabriel Wells by Double, Page and Company, New York, 1922

About this Item

Ten volume set. Brown boards, white spine with paste-on labels with red and black lettering, gilt top edge, each volume with frontispieces and numerous illustrations with tissue covers, 2554 pp. (10 volumes combined), tipped-in tabs with volume numbers at last page, brown jackets in removable Brodart sleeves. No. 770 of a Limited Edition of 785 copies. Light wear at ends of spines, no owner names or gift notes, clean texts but with some leaves uncut, tight bindings. Jackets are chipped but presentable in mylar. Gabriel Wells [1861-1946] was one of the most important antiquarian booksellers in America and Britain in the first half of the 20th century. **These 10 volumes weigh 22 lbs (9.97 kg). Shipping limited to U.S. media mail.**.

Seller Inventory # 027059

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life of Samuel Johnson (Temple Bar Edition, Ten Volumes)
• Publisher: Printed for Gabriel Wells by Double, Page and Company, New York
• Publication Date: 1922
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • History/Biography