The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. (Complete 2-Volume Set)

Samuel Johnson

Published by Alexander V. Blake, New York, 1842

About this Item

Complete 2-Volume Set. First Complete American Edition. Contemporary Leather.

A foundational 1842 New York printing of the collected works of Samuel Johnson, published by Alexander V. Blake. This unified set represents the first time Johnson's full literary legacy was consolidated into a single American format.

Why this set belongs in a serious library:

Scholarly Authority: Includes the celebrated "Essay on the Life and Genius of Samuel Johnson" by his contemporary and friend, Arthur Murphy.

Exquisite Detailing: Features beautifully engraved added title pages, vibrant marbled edges, and matching marbled endpapers.

Period Binding: Housed in sturdy, contemporary leather that provides a classic, timeless aesthetic.

Condition: Very Good. The text blocks are remarkably clean, tight, and square. Note: The contemporary leather bindings show some honest age wear and insect damage, particularly on Volume 1, but the set remains solid and presents handsomely on the shelf.

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Seller Inventory # 002783

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. (Complete 2-Volume Set)
• Publisher: Alexander V. Blake, New York
• Publication Date: 1842
• Binding: Contemporary Leather
• Illustrator: Engraved Frontispieces
• Edition: First Complete American Edition.
• Condition: Very Good