The Life of Samuel Johnson

£80 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A fine copy of James Boswell's account of The Life of Samuel Johnson, a work often cited as the greatest biography in the English language. 8vo (21.5 x 14 cm); slight toning spotting to prelims and some throughout, black and white frontispiece portrait, bookplate to front free endpaper; half calf with double gilt fillet, gilt spine in six compartments with gilt red morocco lettering piece, all edges marbled, slight rubbing to corners, a very good copy; 580 pp.

• Binding: Hardcover

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