Johnsoniana: Anecdotes of the Late Samuel Johnson, LL.D. by Mrs. Piozzi, Richard Cumberland, Bishop Percey and Others; Together with the Diary of Dr.. Campbell and Extracts from that of Madame D'Arblay (Printed at the Chiswick Press)
by Napier, Robina; Editor
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- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
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Manasquan, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
London: George Bell and Sons, 1884. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo., xi(6)432pp. Bound in full vellum, boards double-ruled in gilt. Titles in gilt in ruled bordered box on spine. Marbled end-papers. Five engraved plates including frontis. Square, tight and clean throughout. Boards and spine moderately toned and soiled. Tips rubbed. Spine label for "Boswell's Johnson shows VOL. V." likely reflecting this volume was from a uniform set bound as above. A handsome collectable copy.
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- Title
- Johnsoniana: Anecdotes of the Late Samuel Johnson, LL.D. by Mrs. Piozzi, Richard Cumberland, Bishop Percey and Others; Together with the Diary of Dr.. Campbell and Extracts from that of Madame D'Arblay (Printed at the Chiswick Press)
- Author
- Napier, Robina; Editor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- George Bell and Sons
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1884
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An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if photos are unclear or provide additional photos if needed.
All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
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- Vellum
- Vellum is a sheet of specialty prepared skin of lamb, calf, or goat kid used for binding a book or for printing and writing. ...
- Spine Label
- The paper or leather descriptive tag attached to the spine of the book, most commonly providing the title and author of the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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