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1922322959Garden City: Doubleday Page & Company for Gabriel Wells 1922. Limited Temple Bar Edition. Hardcover. Good. 10 vols. A complete set of ten hardcover books in very good condition with worn dustjackets. Pale drip stains down each volume's spine mostly affecting the jackets only including occasional bits of stuck-on paper from the jackets. All spines lightly tanned. Spine of volume 1 is bent down the middle. Small tears at the top of volume 1 and 3's spines. Faint spotty discoloration on cover of volume 8. Some patchy toning on the endpapers mirroring the jacket flaps. Light stain in margins of last 25 or so pages in volume 9. Otherwise text unmarked and binding tight across the set. The jackets are badly chipped and torn. Back panel entirely gone from volume 1's jacket. However the majority of each jacket is present. Temple Bar Edition edited by Clement Shorter. Limited edition; #561 out of 785 sets. Illustrated with occasional black and white plates. Doubleday, Page & Company, for Gabriel Wells hardcover
1835019457London: John Murray 1835. First Thus . Hardcover. Very Good. First printing of this edition.Ten volume set in three-quarter green leather with green cloth top edge gilt gilt titles on ribbed spine with gilt bordered compartments gilt ruled corners and front cover marbled endpapers. Each volume has two engraved frontispieces and they are different in each volume. Includes the Croker notes and anecdotes by Hawkins Piozzi Murphy Tyers Reynolds Steevens &c. This edition has extra illustrations. Folding map in vol. four Round Robin fold-out in vol. six. Matching set clean and unmarked very nice solid bindings rubbed at the edges. Photos on request. <br/> <br/> John Murray hardcover
1829329426Jones & Company 1829. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo in 3/4 calf on markbled paper engraved frontis. The joints are slit and the front hinge is cracked but the binding remains firm corners rubbed through widely scattered light foxing. Jones & Company hardcover
1909mon0000107994Sturgis & Walton 1909T. hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. 2 Volumesrn1909 - Sturgis & WaltonrnHardcover. rnNo dust jacket.rnMinor cover wear.rnClean unmarked text. rnTight binding.rn Sturgis & Walton hardcover
198389217Franklin Center Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library 1983. Full Leather. Near Fine. Three volume set. 1494pp. Index. Bound into full blue leather with gilt design lettering and foredges. 3 raised bands to spine moire endpapers silk ribbons. Published as part of The 25th Anniversary Limited Edition of The Great Books of the Western World. There is a little discoloration to the moire endpaper edges as can often happen in these. Notes from the editors pamphlet included. Illustrated with portraits of leading figures of Dr. Johnson's day. Spine of volume 2 only is a bit faded. The Franklin Library unknown
1934328630London: J. M. Dent and Sons Limited 1934. Reissue; Third Printing. Hardcover. Volume 1: Very Good in boards. Fading on spine and partial fading on front and rear panel. Volume 3: Very Good in boards and fading on spine and front panel.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. J. M. Dent and Sons Limited hardcover
17931249C005London: Charles Dilly 1793. 2nd Edition . Hardback. Printed pages: 8vo. VOL I: Frontis Title vi Dedication vii-xii Advertisement to 1st Ed. xiii-xviii Advertisement to 2nd Ed.; 1-xxii Additions recollected & received after the 2nd edition was printed xxiii-xxxi Chronological Catalouge of the prose works 1 blank xxvii-xxxix Table of Contents 1 xxxiii-xxxvi Corrections xxxviii Additional Corrections 1 blank 603. VOL II: Title 634 Fold-out plate facing p.450. VOL III: Title 711 Fold-out plate facing p.711 1 blank. Good. 5.75 x 8.5 inches 14 x 22 cm. Complete three volume set. Half calf leather bindings with marbled boards. Spines with gilt ruled compartments and red morocco title labels. Spines heavily worn and rubbed with loss to ends and chipping to edges. Joints cracked front board of Volume II is loose but held by the cords. Volume I has an old leather repair to rear joint. Good solid page blocks. Foxing to text and occasional pencilled margin markings. Owner's name to all title pages dated 1809 a later owner's name and address to front free endpaper in Volume I. The second London edition and first English octavo edition following the 1791 London quarto edition and the 1792 Dublin octavo edition. Complete with the portrait frontis in Volume I fold-out 'Round Robin' plate in Volume II and fold-out handwriting facsimile in Volume III. Volume I also includes the additional corrections leaf c3 p. xxxviii. Overall condition is Good. Size: 5.75 x 8.5 inches 14 x 22 cm. Charles Dilly hardcover
1952213600New York: Modern Library 1952. Modern Library Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. Modern Library hardcover
1983GB0752Q44YGI3N00Franklin Library 1983. Unknown. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Franklin Library unknown
19101000N36London: Simpkin Marshall Hamilton Kent & Co. 1910-1911. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 6.5" by 4". Edmund J. Sullivan. A charming and complete two volume set of James Boswell's The Life of Samuel Johnson one of the most praised biographies in English literature. James Boswell's The Life of Samuel Johnson the famous biography of the seventeenth century literary figure. Published by Simpkin Marshall Hamilton Kent & Co. between 1910-1911. Scarce as a complete two volume set. First published in 1791.In the publisher's original brown cloth with a decorative title leaf and frontispiece to each volume. Often considered to be one of the best biographies in English literature Boswell's The Life of Samuel Johnson established the already influential polymath into one of the most famous figures in eighteenth century Britain. Having personally known Johnson Boswell emphasises Johnson's intellectualism and integrity along with many amusing anecdotes. In the publisher's original brown cloth. Externally smart with a small mark to bottom right board of Volume II. Minor fading to boards a little heavier to spines. Slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Decorative end papers are bright and clean. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. hardcover
1906FB9509 /16<p>Green cloth binding with gilt title and decoration on the spine. Volume I only. We provide an in-depth photographic presentation of this item to stimulate your feeling and touch. More traditional book descriptions are immediately available</p><p>A very good rendition of this most famous work. This book strikes a happy medium of being a quality book with a bit of age yet not one that breaks the bank Review: The best biography ever written. For me there are three main strands: 1 Johnson's life by Boswell mainly reliable as Boswell's attempts to give this or that emphasis to his friend's actions or opinions are pretty transparent 2 Johnson's life in his own words via his letters in particular some of which are spectacular and 3 Boswell's notes which are frequently and unintentionally hilarious particularly when he is castigating Sir John Hawkins Johnson's previous biographer. So as I'm sure people must have observed before you actually get almost as clear a picture of Boswell as you do of Johnson but the beauty of the whole thing is you never completely trust Boswell which actually makes this a wonderful critical biography. Perhaps most importantly this gave me a fresh perspective on Johnson as a man and a writer and has inspired me to read his own works. At risk of sounding patronising I think this really is a book for middle aged people. If I had read this as a young man I would not have got this at all. Now having been knocked about by life a bit I find it deeply moving. The Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D. by James Boswell is a 1791 biography of English writer and literary critic Samuel Johnson. The work was from the beginning a universal critical and popular success and represents a landmark in the development of the modern genre of biography. Many have called it the greatest biography written in English one of the greatest biographies ever written and among the greatest nonfiction books of all time. The book is valued as both an important source of information on Johnson and his times as well as an important and enduring work of literature.</p><p>NOTE: This is an original book from the library gathered by the famous Cambridge Don computer scientist food and wine connoisseur Jack Arnold LANG. Note: Jack founded the Michelin Guide 'Midsummer House'- Cambridge's paramount restaurant. This dining experience is hidden amongst the grassy pastures and grazing cattle of Midsummer Common and perched on the banks of the River Cam. </p><p> In 2008 Jack was one of the co-founders of the Raspberry Pi Foundation alongside other members of the Department and acted as the Foundation's Chair. The project's original goals were modest: to build and distribute low-cost computers for prospective applicants to our Computer Science degree. Initially the project was a "success disaster" as Jack would say as demand far outstripped the low-scale manufacturing plans. Ultimately the Raspberry Pi became the UK's most successful computer with more than 60 million sold to date. Jack was drawn to the educational possibilities of the Raspberry Pi its potential uses in emerging economies and the way it could support self-directed learning.</p> Hutchinson & Co. hardcover
0656348860.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
20169781357468873-2025Palala Press 2016. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> James Boswell</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> Palala Press</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9781357468873</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 2016</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 530</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity individual or corporate has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p> Palala Press hardcover
20169781357468873-2025Palala Press 2016. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> James Boswell</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> Palala Press</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9781357468873</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 2016</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 530</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity individual or corporate has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p> Palala Press hardcover
1992BN145149Campbell 1992. 1992. Hardcover. The life of Samuel Johnson. <br/><br/>The life of Samuel Johnson. James Boswell Campbell hardcover
1969mon0004141444Easton Press 1969-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. . 4-volume set. uniformly bound in full leather with gilt decoration. near fine copies. Easton Press hardcover
18311051London: John Murray 1831. Fine Leather Bound by Bayntun. VG. Extra Illustrated. A complete five volume set in VG/Near Fine condition beautifully bound by Bayntun in full crushed Morocco with double rule blind stamp details to boards six compartments and five raised bands to spines with bright gilt details and title. Small amount of wear to leather extremities. Leather to spines darkened. Binding and hinge are excellent silk end papers and paste downs AEG. Pages are bright and clean without marks some light sporadic foxing. Extra illustrated with 227 extra plates 50 of which are in color. Books measure 8.5"x5.75". 195 years old. An attractive set in scarce Bayntun binding. John Murray unknown
1831111111114724John Murray 1831. Leather. Very Good. John Murray; London 1831. Hardcover. Complete 5 Volume Set. Herbert Claiborne Pell bookplate affixed to front pastedown. Herbert Claiborne Pell was an American diplomat and public servant whose career included service as United States Minister to Portugal and later to Hungary. He was known for his interest in international cooperation and for his work with the United Nations War Crimes Commission during the final years of the Second World War. Pell came from a prominent Rhode Island family with long standing ties to public life and his legacy continued through his son Claiborne Pell who became a well-known United States Senator. A Very Good full leather binding with gilt lettering on spine labels binding sturdy and intact some discoloration sun toning to spines rubbing along board edges TEG with some blemishes age toning to pages scattered foxing to front and back matters and text block edges marbled endpapers and pastedowns few rub/scuff marks to boards soiled stains top rear board Volume 1. A nice and clean set. 8vooctavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches. Vol.1 532pp. Vol.2 571pp. Vol.3 565pp. Vol.4 559pp. Vol.5 551pp. appendix index. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scans are available for any item please inquire. John Murray hardcover
SA10OS-00759THE HERITAGE PRESS. Used - Good. Good condition. 3-volume set. Slipcases Very Good. Few ink marks in Volume 3. 18th-century English authors Biographies NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. THE HERITAGE PRESS unknown
1983216883Franklin Center Pennsylvania: Franklin Library 1983. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. All 3 volumes Near Fine Leather Bound Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines.; The Great Books of the Western World. Franklin Library hardcover
1945137142New York: International Collectors Library 1945. International Collectors Edition. Hardcover. Very Good in boards. International Collectors Library hardcover
1938B2688London: The Limited Edition Club 1938. A very good set. Edition: limited edition # 303 of 1500 Binding: contemporary full cloth flat spine with red label. 3 frontis portraits at the beginning of each volume. Size: small 4to Illustration: 3 frontis portraits at the beginning of each volume. Volume: 3 volumes Pages: Volume 1. P. half-title 1 blank frontis title printer’s imprint v-lviii 1 blank half-title blank 1-466; Volume 2. P. half-title 1 blank frontis title printer’s imprint half-title blank 1-486; Volume 3. P. half-title 1 blank frontis title printer’s imprint half-title blank 1-473. Category: Book Literature; Book Biography The Limited Edition Club hardcover
1925B4032Bath: George Bayntun 1925. A fine copy bound in original half crimson gilt calf. Binding: Original half calf boards with matching cloth. 5 slightly raised bands in 6 compartments. Title in tooled gilt on the spine. Spine has elaborate gilt decoration. Top Edge Gilt. Notes: Ex Libris Abel E. Berland Size: 4to 180mm x 240mm Illustration: Contains 13 plates and a profusion of illustrations. Volume: Two Volumes Pages: P. Volume 1: Advertisement Half Title Advertisement Blank Frontispiece Title Printer’s Imprint Preface 13 Portrait Contents 5 Illustrations 4 Title Frontispiece Dedication 2 Advertisement 6 1-576; Volume 2: Advertisement Half Title Advertisement Blank Frontispiece Title Printer’s Imprint Contents 5 Frontispiece 577-1172. Category: Book Literature George Bayntun hardcover
18472763London: Bliss Sands and Co 1847. Hardcover. Good. 4to. A printing of the Sixth Edition printed by the Edinburgh Press. Green cloth boards. Title label to spine which legible but has some wear and is faded. Edges are bumped. Pages are rough cut. Binding is cracking at front but is otherwise tight. A very nice copy. Pages are age tanned with occasional foxing. Previous owner's signature on fep. Please enquire about postage as this book is heavy. 1847 Bliss Sands and Co hardcover
1867LTH11-C-23London: George Routledge and Sons 1867. Leather. Very Good. 7" by 5". Julian Portch. A new edition of James Boswell's comprehensive biography of literary giant Samuel Johnson. Samuel Johnson often referred to as Dr Johnson was an English write who made lasting contributions to English Literature as a poet essayist moralist literary critic biographer editor and lexicographer. In many ways Boswell was Johnson's protege and well-placed to produce this monumental work. With illustrations by Julian Portch In a half-morocco binding by Mudie with marbled boards. Externally sound with rubbing and wear to head and tail of the spine. Internally firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Ink signature to verso of the front free-endpaper. Very Good George Routledge and Sons hardcover
