The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. With an essay on his life and genius,

by Arthur Murphy, Esq. First complete American edition by Samuel Johnson

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New York: George Dearborn, 1837. 2 volumes tall 8vo, pp. 4 ,xxxiii, 1 , xli i.e. xii , 13 -570; 4 , 699; engraved title-p. in each vol., text in double column; original diaper-weave brown cloth, rebacked to match, gilt lettering direct on spines; spines a little sunned, a few minor spots and stains, but generally good and sound. The first complete American edition was that published by A.V. Blake in 1832 2 vols., 8vo which was stereotyped and reissued

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