Life Samuel Johnson Ll D …in Two by Boswell James (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Two volume complete in good plus condition. 3/4 leather with marebled boards end pages and page edges. Nice looking books. Frontispiece portrait of Samuel Johnson in volume 1. Frontispiece portrait of M. Piozzi in volume 2. Double column text. Volume 1 has 563 pages. Volume 2 has 566 pages. Volume 2 has an Appendix and Index.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Thus. Later American printing of Croker's Boswell, including the Tour of the Hebrides, scorned by Macaulay & Carlyle, but of interest for some of the added material. Complete in two volumes. Recently rebound in full cloth, with the original leather spine labels laid down. The set shows little wear, though the labels show edgewear & chipping, the textblocks show light cockling & minor sporadic foxing to a few pages. Text clean; xiii, [3], 563; 566 pages; index, list of Johnson's prose works, couple of plates. A surcharge for expedited or international shipping of this set of books will be required; please inquire for an accurate quote. Size: Large Octavo. Set.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition, Second issue with the "give" reading on page 135, line 10 of Volume One. Two volumes; 8 1/2 inches x 11 in., frontispiece portrait of Samuel Johnson, engraved by J. Heath after the Sir Joshua Reynolds (1756) painting; xii, [16], 516 pp.; 588 pp. With two engraved illustrations in Volume Two: "The Round Robin" at p. 92, and the "facsimiles" of Dr. Johnson's handwriting, at p. 588. The cancelled leaves are present in both volumes. Light brown polished calf spines, sides and corner-pieces, with five raised bands on the spines, gilt titling and floral decorations, and marbled paper over boards, with matching marbled endpapers, and all the edges also marbled. The frontispiece and title-page of Volume One show some tan spotting, a stain to the lower corner, a little, occasional light tan spotting to some page margins, some rubbing to the leather spines, cover edges. Generally, a clean and well-margined set. With the engraved (Cleveland Cliffs Iron scene) bookplate of Samuel Mather (1851-1931), and a signed, 1932 note from his brother, Cleveland, Ohio based book collector, William G. Mather, regarding the book. Overall, a near fine set. Weight: 7 lbs.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1791. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 561, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1 561.