The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. 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... [3 Volume Set]
by Boswell, James
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good +
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Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Dublin: John Chambers, 1792. Hardbacks, full calf, gilt title to spine labels. Recent replacement spines in calf. 3 volume set. xxxiv, 536pp; 605pp; 573pp. Complete with 'Round Robin' and handwriting facsimile plates. 2nd edition 1792. Previous owners' library labels to front pastedown in all three vols. Previous owner's written details and repair to all three title pages. Occasional foxing/soiling to contents, but generally clean. A pleasing set. A heavy set, additional postage may be required for orders outside the UK. (r11). 2nd Edition. Hard Cover. Good +.
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- Bookseller
- Besleys Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- R11GLTBRN102
- Title
- The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. 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... [3 Volume Set]
- Author
- Boswell, James
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good +
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Publisher
- John Chambers
- Place of Publication
- Dublin
- Date Published
- 1792
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Besleys Books - we a family run business with over 40 years experience in the booktrade. Internet only - books not stored at premises, no callers please.
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