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1904réf. LTH14-B-14London: Henry Frowde Oxford University Press 1904. Vellum. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". None. A beautifully bound two volume set of Boswell's famous biographical work. Complete in two volumes. Oxford Edition. 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. Re-bound in decorative quarter vellum bindings with red cloth covered boards. Externally generally smart lightly rubbed in places. Internally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. There is an ink inscription to the recto of front free end papers in both volumes. Very Good Indeed Henry Frowde Oxford University Press hardcover
1859réf. SET41-D-2London : Henry G. Bohn 1859. Leather. Very Good. 6.5" by 4.5". None. A uniformly bound set of this well known biography regarded as an important stage in the development of the modern genre of biography; with many claiming it to be the greatest biography written in English. New edition with numerous additions and notes by John Wilson Croker. Henry G. Bohn's 1835 edition was originally published in ten volumes. This new edition is complete in eight volumes with the last two volumes of this set holding "Johnsoniana A Collection of Miscellaneous Anecdotes and Sayings of Samuel Johnson" which are complete within themselves. Adorned with a beautiful frontispiece from the original 1835 edition engraved title page to each volume. Holding thirty-four of the original forty plates several of which that are folding. When the Life of Samuel Johnson was published in 1791 it at once commanded the admiration that Boswell had sought for so long and it has since suffered no diminution. Its style was unique in that unlike other biographies of that era it directly incorporated conversations that Boswell had noted down at the time for his journals. He also included far more personal and human details than those to which contemporary readers were accustomed. Instead of writing a respectful and dry record of Johnson's public life in the style of the time he painted a vivid portrait of the complete man brought to life through a 'dramatic' style of dialogue. It has often been described as the greatest biography ever written. It has often been asked how a man such as Boswell could have produced so remarkable a work as the Life of Johnson. Among those who attempted an answer were Macaulay and Carlyle: the former argued that Boswell's uninhibited folly and candour were his greatest qualifications; the latter replied that beneath such traits was a mind to discern excellence and a heart to appreciate it aided by the power of accurate observation and considerable dramatic ability. Holding The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson the renowned travel journal of Boswell and Johnson's journey from Edinburgh through the eastern and northeastern coasts of Scotland passing through St Andrews Aberdeen and Inverness. They then passed into the highlands and spent several weeks on various islands in the Hebrides including Skye Coll and Mull. The work is based on a diary Boswell had kept during the 1773 tour and included detailed descriptions of where he and Johnson had gone and what Johnson had said. Rebound in half calf bindings with cloth covered boards. A workman-like binding but sound with somewhat shakey hand written spines. Externally generally smart with only some light rubbing. Internally firmly bound bright and generally clean with only some very light foxing affecting some of the plates and endpapers. Very Good Henry G. Bohn hardcover
1887réf. SET45-I-1Oxford : At The Clarendon Press 1887. Cloth. Good Only. 9" by 6";. None. A complete set of James Boswell's biography of the illustrious man of letters Dr Samuel Johnson. Edited by George Birkbeck Hill. Also containing Boswell's Journal of A Tour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a Journey into North Wales. Illustrated throughout with fourteen plates collated complete including a folding coloured map. Volume I: The Life 1709-1765 Volume II: The Life 1766-1776 Volume III: The Life 1776-1780 Volume IV: The Life 1780-1784 Volume V: The Tour to the Hebrides and The Journey into North Wales and Volume VI: Addenda Index Dicta Philosophi etc. 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. The biography takes many critical liberties with Johnson's life as Boswell makes various changes to Johnson's quotations and even censors many comments. Regardless of these actions modern biographers have found Boswell's biography as an important source of information. The work was popular among early audiences and with modern critics. Complete in six volumes. In green cloth bindings. Externally sound though with some light bumping and wear to the extremities. Erased library markings to spine. 1 hinge tender with endpapers and frontispiece working loose with all other hinges strained. Internally binding strained in places. Institutional label to endpapers and ink stamps throughout. Pages are slightly browned. Good Only At The Clarendon Press hardcover
réf. 6102201246Standard Publications Incorporated . Papeback. New. pp. 504 Standard Publications, Incorporated unknown
1889réf. 1307090046New York : Harper & Brothers 1889-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 6 volume set. 27 cm. This edition is limited to three hundred copies. No. 157. Leather spine green boards. Solid binding and cover. Some chipping wear to spine leather. Clean unmarked pages. Ships daily.V. 1-4. Life. --v. 5. Tour to the Hebrides 1773 and Journey into North Wales 1774. --v. 6. Addenda index Dicta philosophi &c. This is an oversized or heavy book that requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. New York : Harper & Brothers hardcover
1936réf. 1104260285Viking Press 1936 1936. Hardcover. Like New. 9x6x1. Fine hardcover in Very good slipcase. Limited true first printing Isham Collection #605 of 790. Pages are clean crisp and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelf wear. Binding is tight hinges strong. Slipcase shows some rubbing around edges.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day! Viking Press, 1936 hardcover
réf. 1018273042.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1848réf. 919Z26London: John Murray 1848. Leather. Good Only. 9.5" by 6". None stated. James's Boswell's important biography on the popular English writer Samuel Johnson edited by John Wilson Croker and bound in full calf. The new edition. Bound in full calf. Illustrated with a monochrome frontispiece featuring portraits of Johnson and an engraved title page. This volume features John Wilson Croker's edited version of James Boswell's biography on the popular author Samuel Johnson. This new edition includes the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides. Bound in full calf. Externally sound with rubbing to the joints extremities and spine slight marks to the boards and front joint tender and rear starting to the tail. Hinges re-enforced. Internally firmly bound with lightly age toned and generally clean pages with the odd spot to the front. Good Only John Murray hardcover
1891réf. 1512010038Harper & Brothers 1891. New York: 1891-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 6 volume set. Hardcovers. No dust jackets. Good covers. Hinges starting on a few volumes. Clean unmarked pages. Blue cloth with gold lettering to spine. Gilt top edges. Ships daily. This is an oversized or heavy book that requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. Harper & Brothers, 1891., New York: hardcover
1951réf. 57031London: William Heinemann. Near Fine. 1951. First Edition; Limited edtion. 1/4 vellum. folding maps; portraits facsimiles; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 448 pages; London: William Heinemann 1951. First edition. Small quarto. Deluxe edition limited to 1050 numbered copies this being No. 298. Bound in publishers original quarter vellum over blue cloth sides with gilt-titled blue leather spine label. Top edge gilt; others untrimmed. Tiny nick bottom edge of the leather title label. Illustrated with folding maps and glossy plates including portraits and facsimiles. Lacks original slipcase but otherwise clean tight and NF. . Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping. . William Heinemann hardcover
réf. mon0003518201Franklin Classics Trade Press 1/1/2018 12:00:00 AM. hardcover. Very Good. 1.0630 9.2126 6.1417. Franklin Classics Trade Press hardcover
19518vo., First Edition thus, with a frontispiece and 3 plates; cloth, gilt back, a very good, clean copy in the dustwrapper.
1951réf. 673London William Kimber 1951. 1951. First edition so stated. 8vo. Edited with an introduction and notes by Margery Bailey. Frontispiece and 3 b/w illustrations. Dust jacket price clipped; small nick. Very good. Signed by Margery Bailey on the title page. With an additional presentation inscription to Adele Humphrey on the front free endpaper by Bailey 1954. Signed by Authors. F. Hardcover. London, William Kimber [1951]. hardcover books
1936réf. 160993New York: Literary Guild 1936. Very Good. First thus. Very good. Literary Guild unknown books
1936réf. 2134New York. Viking. 1936. cloth. Very Good. Viking. hardcover books
1908réf. NF4044Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson LLD with notes By Scott Croker Chambers and Others Archibald Constable 1908 2 vols a fine set bound in half leather and marbled boards. Archibald Constable hardcover books
1936réf. 62872New York and London: Viking Press and William Heinemann 1936. First edition as edited by Pottle and Bennett 1/790 copies this #560. Large 8vo. xiv 435 pp. The first book published from the "Private papers of James Boswell from Malahide Castle: Isham Collection" "differing materially from the previously printed text." Very good. Red cloth-backed boards printed paper spine label publisher's slipcase rubbed with printed paper spine label tiny chips at two corners. 9660. Viking Press and William Heinemann unknown books
1936réf. 1372248New York: The Viking Press 1936. First edition Limited edition 787/790. Hardcover. Octavo xviii 435 pages. In Good minus condition with a Good minus slipcase. Slipcase in red paper with title label on rear panel light soiling blemishes on front panel. Spine is is red with paper title label. Boards quarter bound with red cloth to spine and red paper to boards. Light blemish to front top edge. Text block has deckle edges spotting to edges and endpapers uncut pages. Illustrated with b&w folded map and plates. 1372248. FP New Rockville Stock. The Viking Press hardcover books
1962VG paperback reprint. Inscription on the inside front cover. Index by Alan Dent. 8529. eng
18966 vols., 8vo., First Edition thus, with portrait frontispiece in photogravure (original tissue guard present), 5 engraved frontispieces (all original tissue guards present), and titles in red and black, free endpapers and half-titles lightly browned; olive cloth, backstrips with paper labels printed in red and black, uncut AND LARGELY UNOPENED, a remarkably bright, well-preserved copy. With spare labels tipped-in on rear free endpapers. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.
18966 vols. 18cm. Hardcover Good condition, owners address on endpaper
1912réf. 23388London: The Times Book Club 1912. 6 volumes small 8vo each volume with a frontispiece portrait plus an additional 62 portraits and views on plates throughout; contemporary half polished red calf t.e.g.; crack in top of spine of vol. 1; spines darkened else good and sound or better. A reprint of Birrell's Constable edition of 1896. The Times Book Club unknown books
1887réf. 303657Oxford: Clarendon Press 1887. Superbly extra-illustrated with more than 500 mounted portraits. Added title pages for each volume printed in red and black. Numerous folding plates. 11 vols. 8vo. Full red morocco gilt doublures gilt t.e.g. Bookplate of Nicholas Frederic Brady 1878-1930 by J. & E.B. Spines a bit toned; top of upper joint of Index volume with small repair a near fine and very handsome set. Superbly extra-illustrated with more than 500 mounted portraits. Added title pages for each volume printed in red and black. Numerous folding plates. 11 vols. 8vo. An abundantly extra-illustrated set of Boswell's classic biography of the great lexicographer Samuel Johnson. Clarendon Press unknown books
1891réf. 86610NY:: Harper & Brothers. Very Good. 1891. Hardcover. B001JAZEC4 . Complete in six volumes. Volume I: Life 1709-1765. Volume II: Life 1765-1776. Volume III: Life 1776-1780. Volume IV: Life 1780-1784. Volume V: Tour to the Hebrides 1773 and Journey into North Wales 1774. Volume VI: Addenda Index Dicta Philosophi &c. Illustrations fold-out letter facsimiles and chart. Edited by George Birkbeck Hill. First edition thus. Octavos bound in dark green cloth with gilt lettering on the spines top edges gilt. Moderate shelf wear and aging two of the volumes are starting to show separation at the hinges two of the volumes have small gouges to the cloth covered boards else all volumes are very good. . Harper & Brothers, hardcover books
1906réf. 185198London: J.M. Dent 1906. Hardcover. Very Good. Reprints. Two volumes. 12mos. Owner name on front pastedown and penciled notes throughout bindings a bit cocked with modest wear one leaf with a short foredge tear near very good. J.M. Dent hardcover books
