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James Boswell : the earlier years, 1740-1769 / Frederick A. Pottle
by Pottle, Frederick A. (Frederick Albert), (1897-1987)
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About This Item
London : Heinemann, 1966. First Edition. Hardback. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Spine cocked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: From the library of Eric George Hatfield Moody with his bookplate to front pastedown. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 607 pages; Physical description: xxiii, 607 p. : col. Front. , 8 plates (incl. Ports. ). ; 24 cm. Subjects: Boswell, James, 1740-1795 - Childhood and youth - Criticism and interpretation - Biography. Authors, Scottish - 18th century - Biography - English Literature.
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- 212371
- Title
- James Boswell : the earlier years, 1740-1769 / Frederick A. Pottle
- Author
- Pottle, Frederick A. (Frederick Albert), (1897-1987)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : Heinemann
- Date Published
- 1966
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