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Boswell, James
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. comprehending an account of his studies and numerous works... London: Henry Baldwin for Charles Dilly, 1791
2 volumes, 4to (10 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.; 270 x 210 mm). Stipple-engraved frontispiece portrait of Johnson by J. Heath after Reynolds, 2 plates; some spotting, offset on title, closed closed tear to p. 411 (vol. I), small closed marginal tears pp. 347-352 (vol. II). Contemporary polished tree calf, spine richly gilt, in a marbled-boards slipcase; rebacked with original spine laid down, upper joint of vol. II weak, head of vol. I spine chipped.
Provenance
Bromley Literary Institute (oval library stamp on each title) — William Danby (engraved armorial bookplate on laminated paper) — Sotheby's New York (15 June 2012, lot 114)
Literature
Grolier English 65; Pottle 79
Catalogue Note
FIRST EDITION of this classic biography, along with a later edition of Hawkins, offering additional details and another point of view on this celebrated personality.