Buy this book on-line Boswell, James : The Life of Samuel Johnson Comprehending an Account of His StudiesJones & Company, London, 1829
Quarter leather binding. 'The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D comprehending an account of his studies, and numerous works, in chronological order; a series of his epistolary correspondence, and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published. The whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great Britain, for nearly half a century during which he flourished.' With copious notes and biographical illustrations by Malone. Complete in one volume. In this fifth edition some errors of the press which had crept into the text and notes, in consequence of repeated impressions, have been corrected. Two letters written by Dr.Johnson, and several new notes, have been added; by which, it is hoped, this valuable work is still further improved. Ex library copy: stamp only noted on p1. Original marbled boards scuffed and worn, leather corners abraided. New barrelled leather spine with gilt titling blocked on. Ownership name in pencil to fep - dated jan 1874. Numbering to f/pastedown bottom corner. Portrait frontispiece with tissue guard, some staining around edges. Pages ix + 580 including index. Some foxing throughout, more prominent to outers. (Don-WWY-U12). Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Leather. Jacket: No Jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Boswell, James : The Life of Samuel Johnson Comprehending an Account of His Studies. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including first editions, incunabula, libri antichi, out of print books and out-of-print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |