The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. An Account of His Studies and Numerous Works ( Boswell's Life of Johnson. Illustrated )
by Boswell, James
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Naas, Kildare, Ireland
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About This Item
First Edition. The first publication of this illustrated edition, published by the Office of the National Illustrated Library in 1851 (Date is not on the main page but at the end of the books introduction). Four volumes complete in 2. Bound in quarter tan calfskin, with lovely matching boards with gold stripe gilt surrounds, pages with a marbled edge effect, view images. A very good set with some light wear to the edges of the calfskin binding. A New Edition, elucidated by copious notes, and illustrated with numerous, portraits, views, and characteristic designs, engraved from authentic sources. Please view the photographs for more information. Registered postage. Tracking details will be forwarded to the purchaser.
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- Bookseller
- Markisons (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- ne113
- Title
- The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. An Account of His Studies and Numerous Works ( Boswell's Life of Johnson. Illustrated )
- Author
- Boswell, James
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Office of the National Illustrated Library, The Strand, London
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1851
- Size
- 8vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Markisons
Biblio member since 2018
Naas, Kildare
About Markisons
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