The moth and the candle: a life of James Boswell by FINLAYSON Iain:

Little, Brown Book Group Limited. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

London: Constable, 1984. hardcover. near fine. Illustrated in b/w, 273pp., 8vo, cloth, d.w. London: Constable, (1984). Near fine.<br/><br/>

London: Constable & Co. Ltd, 1984. Book. Illus. by Illustrated. Very Good. Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 273pp with index and illustrations. " Of a moth which fluttered into a candle's flame, Dr Johnson once said: 'That creature was its own tormentor and I believe its name was Boswell'. A witty and perceptive book. Tidy previous owners bookplate to f.f.endpaper. Not price clipped..

London: Constable & Company Ltd, 1984. 1st Edition. Green Cloth. Good Plus/Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. N/a. 273 pp. 1984. First edition. 8vo. sized. Several photogrpahic plates illustrate the text. A signed presentation copy from the author to his Aunt and Auncle. Flat signed by the author to the title page in blue ink. The presentation inscription to the head of the front endpaper: 'For Aunt Betty and Uncle Alex with love, from Iain v/ '84.'. The text supported by a number of photographic reproductions. A good plus copy in similar jacket. The head and tail of the spine a little bumped with some light associated creasing to the overlying jacket. Some staining to the lower fore-edge ever so slighty affecting the extreme lower margins of the first couple of leaves - hardly noticeable. The jacket has not been price-clipped - it has some shelf wear and is stained to the tail of the front flap - both front and verso and several stain marks… Read More

Hutchinson, UK, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Hardcover. 273 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Hutchinson, UK, 1984. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Spine has mild fading. Dust jacket has light creasing. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping. Dust jacket is unclipped. Pages are lightly tanned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 0094655405. ISBN/EAN: 9780094655409. Inventory No: 15040211.. 9780094655409

London: Constable, 1984. 1st edition, 8vo, 273pp, frontis + photo and line illustrations; previous owner's neat name and date to ffep o/w VG+ Copy in VG+ DJ; laid in is a newscutting review of the book from the Observer's Pat Rogers. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hutchinson, London, 1984. Hardcover.8vo, First Edition. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good..

London: Constable, 1984 Of a moth which fluttered into a candle's flame, Dr Johnson once said: 'That creature was its own tormentor and I believe its name was BOSWELL. 273 pages with monochrome plates.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.