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James Boswell, Life of Samuel Johnson, Extra Illustrated 10 Vols, Leather Bound

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AUTHOR: BOSWELL, James. TITLE: The Life Of Samuel Johnson. PUBLISHER: London: John Murray, 1835. DESCRIPTION: EXTRA ILLUSTRATED. 10 vols., 6-11/16" x 4-3/8", extra illustrated with the insertion of 94 portraits and 7 views, additional engraved title-page and frontis in each volume. Bound in full tan calf, ribbed gilt decorated spines, three gilt lettered brown morocco spine labels, covers triple ruled in gilt, gilt dentelles, top edges gilt, by Root & Son. CONDITION: Inner and outer hinges fine, head and foot of spines fine, small circular stain about 1/2 of a quarter to the foredge of the rear cover of volume 4, mild general handling, internally clean and bright, still a VERY GOOD set.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.69 in (17 cm)Width: 4.38 in (11.13 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 10
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1835
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hillsborough, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6214227120952
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