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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works in Chronological Order -- volumes II, III, & IV
by Boswell, James
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- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/No Dust Jacket
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Routledge , Warnes, & Routledge, London, 1859. Reissued. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Various. 1.2 kg; 3 volumes AND missing the 1st volume. The title continues -- 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 review of literature and literary men in Great Britain, for nearly half a century in which he flourished by James Boswell, Esq. A new edition illustrated by copious notes, and illustrated with numerous portraits, views and characteristic designs engraved, authentic sources. In 4 volumes." All 3 volumes have gilt detailing/infill to the spine, and both front and rear panels of the cloth covered boards are raised to presents various crests, and "National Illustrated Library" in relief. All edges of the pages have darkens with age, the corners are lightly bumped, there is some rubbing of the lower corners. Offset canning/foxing to the preliminary pages of each volume. Clean and free of inscription otherwise. Volume IV complete with a chronological list of Dr Johnson's works, and some advertising from the publisher. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Essays & Literary Criticism; Biography; Journalism; Inventory No: 0230478. .
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0230478
- Title
- The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works in Chronological Order -- volumes II, III, & IV
- Author
- Boswell, James
- Illustrator
- Various
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reissued
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Routledge , Warnes, & Routledge
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1859
- Keywords
- BZDB2 journals, memoirs, Writings Essays & Literary Criticism; Biography; Journalism; Various Unbranded Boswell, James The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works in Chronological Order -- volumes II,
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- Journalism;
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
Biblio member since 2005
melbourne, Victoria
About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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