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Boswell, James
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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
- paper, ink, leather
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)
Literature
Grolier English 65; Pottle 79
Condition
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.
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The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
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.