THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, LL. D. (4 Volumes, Complete) 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 E

BOSWELL, James
Published by Printed for T. Cadell et al. in London 1822
SKU: 59818
£320.00
The Ninth Edition, Revised and Augmented. 4 Volumes, Complete. 8vo. hardbacks, newly bound in quarter brown calf with black title labels, gilt, and marbled boards. New endpapers. With half titles and 2 folding facsimile frontispieces to Volumes II and III, but LACKING PORTRAIT FRONTISPIECE to Volume I. A clean set with no previous owners' markings or inscriptions. Large closed tear across most of p.167 of Volume I. Occasional light foxing, heavier to prelims and untrimmed foredges. A VERY GOOD, HANDSOME SET.