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London: Printed by T Longman, B White and Son, B Law, J Dodsley, H Baldwin et al., 1792, A New Edition in Twelve Volumes. A complete set of Johnson's works, in twelve volumes bound in fine bindings by Bickers & Son in the early 20th century. Gilt titles and gilt decoration to the spines, minor wear, spines with some wear and marks. Volume I with an engraved portrait frontispiece. 'With an essay on his life and genius, by Arthur Murphy'. Complete in twelve volumes. With an index to the rear of Volume XII. 'An Essay on the Life and Genius of Samuel Johnson' was written by Arthur Murphy and first published in 1792. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784). Pagination: Vol I iv, 187, 215pp; contents An Essay on the Life and Genius of Dr. Johnson by Arthur Murphy; Poems; Tragedy Irene; Miscellaneous Poems; Poemata. Vol II [ii], 438pp; contents Philological Tracts; Political Essays; Miscellaneous Essays. Vol III [ii], 442pp; contents Dissertation on the Greek Comedy; Conclusion to Brumoy's Greek Theatre; Observations on the Tragedy of Macbeth; The Adventurer; Rasselas, Prince of Abbisinia. Vol IV [iv], 446pp; The Rambler no. 1-70. Vol V [iv], 443pp; The Rambler no. 71-140. Vol VI [iv], 397pp The Rambler no. 141-208. Vol VII [iv], 410pp The Idler no. 1-103. Vol VIII [ii], 416pp; Miscellaneous Essays; Political Tracts; A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland. Vol IX [ii], 460pp; The Lives of the English Poets. Vol X [ii], 404pp; The Lives of the English Poets. Vol XI [ii], 389pp; The Lives of the English Poets. Vol XII [ii], 450, [90pp Index]pp; Lives of Eminent Persons; Letters; Prayers. Provenance: bookplate for Arthur Croxall Whitehead to the front of Vol I. Approximately 9 ¼ inches tall (23.5cm). Condition Report Externally Spine good condition gilt titles and decoration, plain broad raised bands, general wear, attractive, split to the top of Vol X, creased to the bottom of Vol IV, rubbed with loss to the top of Vol XII. Joints good condition secure, rubbed and worn, scored to the bottom of the front joint of Vol IV. Corners good condition bumped and worn. Boards good condition red cloth and leather covered boards with wear, marks and scratches. Page edges good condition top edge gilt, others tanned. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition secure. Paste downs good condition terracotta. End papers good condition terracotta, tanned with minor foxing subsequently. Title good condition tanned with some foxing. Pages good condition tanned throughout, with some foxing throughout, some pages uncut, historic turned corners. Binding good condition attractive binding. See photos.
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