THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, LL.D. [FOUR VOLUMES]
by Boswell, James
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Rockville, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: G. Walker, et al., 1820. A New Edition, 1820. Hardcover. Octavo, 4 vols.; VG-; late 20th century rebacking, with previous boards preserved; spine tan leather, with gilt lettering and design; boards blind and gilt tooled calf; some shelf wear and soiling; all corners bumped and exposed; scuffing to edges of boards; loose chip at lower left corner of vol. 1 front board; all edges marbled; previous owner's name stamped at vol. 1 title page; some foxing throughout all vols.; pages clean; shelved above China--A-F. 1351230. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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- Bookseller
- Second Story Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1351230
- Title
- THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, LL.D. [FOUR VOLUMES]
- Author
- Boswell, James
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- A New Edition, 1820
- Publisher
- G. Walker, et al.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1820
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Second Story Books, ABAA
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Rockville, Maryland
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- G
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- Spine
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- Shelf Wear
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- New
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- Octavo
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- Gilt
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