The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. to which is prefixed an essay on his life and genius

by Arthur Murphy. A new edition by Samuel Johnson

$950 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books

First edition

London: T. Longman, B. Law et al. , 1796. 12 volumes, 8vo, frontis portrait in vol. 1; slightly later full crimson straight-grain morocco, gilt-decorated spines, black morocco labels, marbled edges and endpapers; spines a little darkened, extremities rubbed, occasional cracking, occasional mild tide-marks to covers; overall a good, sound set. A direct reprint of Murphy's first edition of 1792, without correction or rearrangement Fleeman . Courtney &

• Printing: later
• Binding: Leather

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