A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland
[Johnson, Samuel]
From James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since May 29, 1998
From James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since May 29, 1998
About this Item
First edition, first issue, with 12-line errata. D8 and U4 are cancels. 1 vols. 8vo. The scarce first printing. "I had desired to visit the Hebrides . and was . induced to undertake the journey, by finding in Mr. Boswell a companion . " Though Johnson's name does not appear on the title page, the opening sentence left no doubt in the minds of his earliest readers who the author was. Courtney & Smith p. 122; Chapman & Hazen p. 151; Rothschild 1256 Contemporary tree calf, marbled endpapers, early rebacking preserving original spine. Joints a bit tender, title and text lightly spotted D8 and U4 are cancels. 1 vols. 8vo First edition, first issue, with 12-line errata. Seller Inventory # 40064
Bibliographic Details
Title: A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland
Publisher: Printed for W. Strahan and T. Cadell, London
Publication Date: 1775
Edition: 1st Edition
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