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1791150970London: Printed by Henry Baldwin for Charles Dilly in The Poultry 1791. First edition first issue of both volumes of the most celebrated biography in the English language which was published on May 16 1791 in a print run of only 1750 copies. First issue with "gve" for "give" at line 10 of p.135 in Vol. I where MM4 and NN1 are cancels. Vol. I with Pottle's misprints: upon repeated at p. 48; "reollection" at p. 115; "exhihited" at p. 117; "condescente" at p. 275; and "Harvey" at p. 291 following the spelling "Hervey". Vol. II with title page blank on reverse and p. 586 incorrectly numbered 588 as well as all other misnumberings given by Pottle and the five noted cancels. Quarto bound in full polished calf rebacked gilt ruling and lettering to spine gilt ruling to the front and rear panels marbled endpapers stipple-engraved frontispiece portrait of Johnson by J. Heath after Joshua Reynolds 2 engraved plates all edges marbled. In very good condition. Armorial bookplate to each pastedown. An excellent example of this landmark work. “Boswell excelled in insight into human nature and in ability to dramatize a situation… It was a crucial part of Boswell’s magic to give significance and vitality to the apparently trivial; it is this trait together with his notable accuracy and unparalleled completeness of portraiture that made him… ‘the Shakespeare of biographers†Baugh et al. 1065-66. "One of Western literature's most germinal achievements: unprecedented in its time in its depth of research and its extensive use of private correspondence and recorded conversation." Gordon Turnbull Oxford DNB. Printed by Henry Baldwin, for Charles Dilly, in The Poultry unknown
1804110965London: T. Cadell and W. Davies in the Strand 1804 Book. Fair. Leather. Fourth Edition. Complete four volume biography "comprehending an account of his studies and numerous works in chronological order; a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition never before published; the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great Britain for near half a century during which he flourished". The boards and front endpapers of Volume I are detached; each volume has significant wear and age-toning. T. Cadell and W. Davies, in the Strand hardcover
17931410258London: Printed by Henry Baldwin for Charles Dilly 1793. Second edition revised and augmented. Hardcover. Octavo Three volumes xxxix 603 pages; 634 pages; 711 pages. In Good plus condition. Spines are brown with gold print on black banners. Boards in brown leather; light wear to spine caps and corners. Text block of first volume has clipping adhered to front pastedown along with note in ink. Illustrated: engraved frontispiece portrait by Joshua Reynolds two folded plates facsimiles.<br /> <br /> Oversized books. Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers please inquire for rates.<br /> <br /> NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area Multi-volume Section. 1410258. FP New Rockville Stock. Printed by Henry Baldwin for Charles Dilly hardcover
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65705London: Printed for Baynes and Son et al. 1826. 4 vols. 8vo. 21.25 x 13 cm. Contemporary navy half calf over marbled boards spines with raised bands and gilt-decorated compartments two red morocco labels to each spine marbled endpapers and edges. Engraved portrait frontispiece and one folding Round Robin plate and a double-page facsimile of Johnson's handwriting. Some light rubbing to boards contents with some occasional light toning and light spotting to endpapers overall a very good set. "This edition in four volumes large octavo is the most beautiful that has yet appeared. The editor was Francis Pearson Walesby 1798-1858 Fellow of Lincoln College and afterwards 1829-34 Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford who in the previous year had edited the edition of Johnson's works in the Oxford English Classics with which this edition of the Life is uniform This is the first edition of the Life to include a portrait of Boswell as a frontispiece" Pottle. The Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D. first published in 1791 by James Boswell is a biography of English writer Dr. Samuel Johnson. Boswell's personal acquaintance with his subject began in 1763 when Johnson was 54 years old and Boswell covered the entirety of Johnson's life by means of additional research. The work was from the beginning a critical and popular success and represents a landmark in the development of the modern genre of biography and many have called it the greatest biography written in English. Keynes p. 54; Pottle 90 London: Printed for Baynes and Son [et al.], 1826. hardcover
1822122597T. Cadell et al 1822. 9th Edition. Full Leather. Very Good. 4 vols. Beautifully bound Decorated spine with raised bands. T. Cadell et al hardcover
1874Augustans0003184Bickers 1874. First of this edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 3 vols. Edited with new notes by Percy Fitzgerald. Handsomely rebound. Bickers hardcover
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0365508950.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1820lsj03cLondon: G Walker; J Akerman; J Harwood; &c. G : in good condition. Covers rubbed. Some foxing. 1820. New Edition. Brown hardback leather covers. 220mm x 140mm 9" x 6". xvi 512pp; 522pp; 500pp; 464pp plates. 2 b/w fold-out plates. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. . G Walker; J Akerman; J Harwood; &c hardcover
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1884192130London: George Bell and Sons 1884. With autograph letters signed by Johnson and Boswell The unique "Monograph Copy" extra-illustrated with numerous additional plates and an extensive collection of autograph material including autograph letters signed by both Boswell and Johnson. The remaining items derive from an illustrious group of figures within the Johnsonian milieu many of whom feature in Boswell's narratives. This fine set offers a window onto the world Johnson inhabited. Johnson's letter is dated 29 July 1779. He notifies his physician Dr Lawrence that he has been detained in the country and must postpone their meeting. Boswell's which is undated proposes a day to "eat mutton" with Henry Sampson Woodfall 1739-1805 editor and printer of the Public Advertiser which published Boswell's work. These are tipped into the front of volume I alongside two other autograph items. The remaining volumes likewise contain autograph material from different individuals tipped into their fronts together with illuminated plates noting that the Société des Bibliophiles of New York specially bound and extra-illustrated the set. Correspondence from those with whom Johnson was personally and often closely acquainted includes social and professional letters from figures such as Hannah More 1745-1833 Richard Cumberland 1732-1811 Joseph Warton 1722-1800 and Samuel Parr 1747-1825. There is also a legal document signed by Johnson's defender Lord Thurlow 1731-1806. The collection also includes a receipt signed by John Horne Tooke 1736-1812 for a volume of his Diversions of Purley 1786 a philological work that publicly rivalled Johnson's Dictionary. This copy is number 39 of 104 sets. A full inventory of the autograph material is available on request. 15 vols large octavo 237 x 162 mm. Engraved frontispieces many plates with tissue guards. Contemporary brown-green morocco spines lettered in gilt compartments elaborately decorated with foliate design boards panelled in elaborate gilt light brown morocco onlay roundels gilt inner dentelles red morocco doublures with gilt fillets and green morocco onlay frame with gilt roll cream moiré silk flyleaves edges gilt white bookmarkers. Paper repair to autograph material. Spines uniformly sunned else a fine set. hardcover
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1934lsj04abLondon: J M Dent & Sons Ltd. VG : in very good condition without dust jackets. Slight foxing. 1934. Reprint. Turquoise hardback cloth cover. 200mm x 140mm 8" x 6". xl 458pp; viii 464pp; viii 466pp. Heavy book extra shipping needed for overseas. . J M Dent & Sons Ltd hardcover
1859202625<p>3 volume set. Blue boards with black and golden ink. Heads and tails of spines are chipped or torn. Tight bindings clean pages. </p> George Routledge & Sons hardcover
1874471087London : Bickers and Son 1874. Reprint. Hardcover. Very good copies both contemporarily bound by Bickers of London in full navy aniline calf boards gilt-bordered now with minor scuffs. Corners bumped with minor wear to the panel edges. Spine gilt-tooled with raised bands and red leather labels the former rubbed along with joints and endbands. Marble edges and endpapers; earlier leaves in both volumes show some faint dust or ink smudges with the interiors remaining tight bright and clean. A well-preserved set overall. Physical description; 2 volumes ; 23 cm. Notes; Vols. 1-2 of 3. Edited with new notes by Percy Fitzgerald. Subjects; Johnson Samuel 1709-1784. Biography. Lexicographers. Authors English. 18th century. Scotland. Hebrides. Travel. Journals. London : Bickers and Son hardcover
Z1-V-019-01349Dodo Pr. Used - Like New. Used - Like New. Book is new and unread but may have minor shelf wear. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. Dodo Pr unknown
