Johnson's Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland and Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson
by Boswell, James; Johnson, Samuel
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
Oxford University Press, 1944. Fifth Edition. Hardcover. Previous owner's signature and inscription. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion of dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 447 pages. 19 cm. Notes; Includes bibliography and index. Subjects; Scotland. The Hebrides. Travel literature. 20th century travel literature.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 396769
- Title
- Johnson's Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland and Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson
- Author
- Boswell, James; Johnson, Samuel
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Fifth Edition
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Date Published
- 1944
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