THE JOURNAL OF A TOUR TO THE HEBRIDES, WITH SAMUEL JOHNSON, LL.D: Containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published; A Series of his Conversation, Literary Anecdotes, and Opinions of Men and Books: With an Au

BOSWELL, James
Published by Printed by Henry Baldwin for Charles Dilly, in the Poultry. in London 1785
SKU: 59759
£350.00
Second Edition, Revised and Corrected. Boswell changed the text, added a Table of Contents, two Appendices, and added a number of notes explanatory or controversial. (Pottle 59.) 8vo. original tree calf boards, rebacked with new spine, with raised bands, black title label, gilt and blind-stamped decoration. Lacking half title but with blank leaf before title and leaf of Advertisement for the "Life" at the end. xv, 534pp. Elegant pencil signature to top of title page. Occasional light foxing, slightly heavier to prelims. Very slight wear to original board edges, else a VERY GOOD, HANDSOME COPY.