The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. , 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.. by Boswell, James (1740-1795) - 1811

Routledge , Warnes, & Routledge, London, 1859. Reissued. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Various. 1.2 kg; 3 volumes AND missing the 1st volume. The title continues -- a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published: the whole exhibiting a review of literature and literary men in Great Britain, for nearly half a century in which he flourished by James Boswell, Esq. A new edition illustrated by copious notes, and illustrated with numerous portraits, views and characteristic designs engraved, authentic sources. In 4 volumes." All 3 volumes have gilt detailing/infill to the spine, and both front and rear panels of the cloth covered boards are raised to presents various crests, and "National Illustrated Library" in relief. All edges of the pages have darkens with age, the corners are lightly bumped, there is some rubbing of the lower corners.… Read More

Paperback / softback. New.

New.

Paperback / softback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

London : Routledge, Warnes and Routledge, 1859. New ed., elucidated by copious notes, and illustrated with numerous portraits, views and characteristic designs, engraved from authentic sources. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 300p. Subject; Johnson, Samuel 1709-1784.

Boston: Charles Ewer and Timothy Bedlington, 1824 Volume III. This hard cover is in FAIR CONDITION. 316pp bound in tan paper over boards, with deckled page edges. Spine covering cracked with pieces missing, binding loose, with occasional water stain and occasional light foxing. Covers still attached with all pages intact. Copius notes and biographical illustrations by Malone.

Hardback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.