Boswell

1822 · réf. 14493 — London: NP 1822. Ninth edition revised and augmented. Hardcover. fair. 4 volumes. 8vo. xxxv444pp. 462pp. 446pp. 495pp. Original calf with stamped and gilt decorated spine. Raised bands. Boards are detached but present on all volumes. Water staining and rubbing to boards and spines. Decorated endpapers. Ex libris to free front endpaper. Heavy staining to bottom part of first few pages in Vol.I and IV. Frontispiece of Samuel Johnson in Vol.I. "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. the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great-Britain for near half a century during which he flourished." The famous biography by Boswell on the English poet essayist critic journalist lexicographer and conversationalist who is regarded as one of the most outstanding figures of 18th-century life and letters. Illustrated with two fold-out facsimile letters. Binding in poor interior in good condition. NP hardcover