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London: Printed for G. Walker, J. Akerman et al., 1820, A New Edition in Twelve Volumes. A complete set of Johnson's works, in twelve volumes bound in contemporary leather bindings. Gilt titles to black labels and gilt decoration to the spines, repaired and worn, spines with some wear and marks. Vols II, III, IV, VIII, IX, XI and XII repaired to the spine and spine joints, with the original spine laid on (affixed to new leather), other volumes with intact joints, some cracking. Volume I with an engraved portrait frontispiece. 'With an essay on his life and genius, by Arthur Murphy'. Complete in twelve volumes. 'An Essay on the Life and Genius of Samuel Johnson' was written by Arthur Murphy and first published in 1792. Pagination: Vol I v, [i], 344pp; contents An Essay on the Life and Genius of Dr. Johnson by Arthur Murphy; Poems; Miscellaneous Poems; Translations, Parodies, an Burlesque Verses, taken from Anecdotes of Dr Johnson. Vol II iv, 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 vi, 446pp; The Rambler no. 1-70. Vol V v, [i], 443pp; The Rambler no. 71-140. Vol VI v, [i], 397pp The Rambler no. 141-208. Vol VII v, [i], 408pp The Idler no. 1-103. Vol VIII iv, 412pp; Miscellaneous Essays; Political Tracts; A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland. Vol IX iv, [i], 447pp; The Lives of the English Poets. Vol X [iv], 402pp; The Lives of the English Poets. Vol XI [iv], 389pp; The Lives of the English Poets. Vol XII iv, 455pp; Lives of Eminent Persons; Letters; Prayers. Provenance: no bookplates or inscriptions. Approximately 8 ½ inches tall (21.5cm). Condition Report Externally · Spine good condition Vols II, III, IV, VIII, IX, XI and XII repaired to the spine and spine joints, with the original spine laid on (affixed to new leather), other volumes with intact joints, some cracking see photos. · Joints good condition Vols II, III, IV, VIII, IX, XI and XII repaired to the spine joints, other volumes with intact joints, some cracking. Corners good condition bumped and worn. Boards good condition full diced calf, rubbed, marked and worn. Page edges good condition top edge darkened, others tanned. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition secure to the repaired volumes, some cracking to others. Paste downs good condition marbled paper, stained and foxed. End papers good condition stained and foxed marbled paper, tanned with 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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