First U.S. ed. of Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson
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Author: Boswell, James
Title: The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Comprehending an Account of his Studies and Numerous Works in Chronological Order...First American from the Fifth London Edition
Place Published: Boston
Publisher:W. Andrews and L. Blake
Date Published: 1807
Description:
Author: Boswell, James
Title: The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Comprehending an Account of his Studies and Numerous Works in Chronological Order...First American from the Fifth London Edition
Place Published: Boston
Publisher:W. Andrews and L. Blake
Date Published: 1807
Description:
3 volumes. 500; 512; 543 pp. Engraved frontispiece portrait, folding Round Robin and handwriting facsimile. (8vo) re-backed mottled calf boards, spines gilt, modern morocco lettering pieces, gilt-rolled borders, floral-patterned edges, marbled endpapers. First American Edition.
Important literary importation despite Dr. Johnson's opinion of Americans: "Sir, they are a race of convicts, and ought to be thankful for any thing we allow them short of hanging."
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Rubbing at extremities, some scratches and abrasions to boards, top corner of Vol. III nearly detached; hints of foxing and light wear; very good.
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First U.S. ed. of Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson
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