Life of Johnson
by Boswell, James
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good+/No Jacket
- Seller
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dallas, Texas, United States
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About This Item
New York: Modern Library, 1931. Hardcover. Good+/No Jacket. First edition thus. Stated first edition, of this Modern Library edition. Believe this is the first of the Modern Library 'Giants.' Tight, but the spine is rather well-spotted.
Synopsis
The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (1791) is a biography of Dr. Samuel Johnson written by James Boswell. It is regarded as an important stage in the development of the modern genre of biography; many have claimed it as the greatest biography written in English. While Boswell's personal acquaintance with his subject only began in 1763, when Johnson was 54 years old, Boswell covered the entirety of Johnson's life by means of additional research.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Craig Hokenson Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 40259
- Title
- Life of Johnson
- Author
- Boswell, James
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Modern Library
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1931
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About the Seller
Craig Hokenson Bookseller
Biblio member since 2008
dallas, Texas
About Craig Hokenson Bookseller
I am internet based, and participate in several book shows a year. Visitors welcome by appointment. I specialize in modern first editions, but offer a wide range of books. I have been buying and selling books for 20 years. I buy books, and will certainly consider trades. Member of the Texas Booksellers Association.
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