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Boswell, James
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
Bidding Closed
Description
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works. London: Printed by Henry Baldwin for Charles Dilly, 1791
2 volumes, 4to (11 1/4 x 8 3/8 in.; 285 x 212 mm). Engraved portrait by J. Heath after Joshua Reynolds, 2 letterpress titles, 2 plates of facsimiles; occasional light marginal spotting, a few more light spots on first title and on verso of portrait. Contemporary calf, gilt-tooled border, in a brown cloth drop-box; rebacked, corners and edges torn.
2 volumes, 4to (11 1/4 x 8 3/8 in.; 285 x 212 mm). Engraved portrait by J. Heath after Joshua Reynolds, 2 letterpress titles, 2 plates of facsimiles; occasional light marginal spotting, a few more light spots on first title and on verso of portrait. Contemporary calf, gilt-tooled border, in a brown cloth drop-box; rebacked, corners and edges torn.
Provenance
Acquisition: Maggs
Literature
Grolier, English 131; Grolier, Voices of Scotland 74; Pottle 79; Rothschild 463
Condition
occasional light marginal spotting, a few more light spots on first title. Contemporary calf, gilt-tooled border; rebacked, corners and edges torn.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition, first issue, of Boswell's masterpiece, with "gve" for "give" in volume 1, page 135, line 10. A clean, wide-margined copy.