The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets;; With Critical Observations on their Works. . . In Four Volumes
by Johnson, Samuel
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- Condition
- A few corners gently creased; occasional marks; covers only slightly rubbed; a very nice set.
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About This Item
London: Printed for C. Bathurst, J. Buckland, W. Strahan, et al., 1781. First London edition thus titled. A few corners gently creased; occasional marks; covers only slightly rubbed; a very nice set.. Four vols., 8vos, fronstispiece, vii, 480; iii, 471; [ii], 462; [ii], 505; contemporary tree calf with gilt spines and red leather labels. The frontispiece portrait of Johnson, engraved by Thomas Trotter after Joshua Reynolds, is in the state without the publisher's imprint. After the Dictionary, the Lives of the Poets is Johnson's most celebrated work and a major contribution to the development of English literary criticism. Courtney & SMith p. 141; Fleeman 79.4LP/5.
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- Title
- The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets;; With Critical Observations on their Works. . . In Four Volumes
- Author
- Johnson, Samuel
- Book Condition
- Used - A few corners gently creased; occasional marks; covers only slightly rubbed; a very nice set.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First London edition thus titled
- Publisher
- Printed for C. Bathurst, J. Buckland, W. Strahan, et al.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1781
- Keywords
- RBLA
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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