Johnson, Dr Samuel and Murphy, Arthur
The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. A new edition in twelve volumes with an essay on his life and genius by Arthur Murphy, Esq. Volumes I - III and V - XII (1 - 3 and 5 -12) 11 books.
J. Nichols & Son; F. & C. Rivington; Otridge & Son, A. Strahan et al, 1810. Reprint. Hardcover. 11 leather bound hardbacks with gilt titles and decorations, all rubbed and worn at spine ends and edges, page edges marbled, silk bookmark in each volume has left marks on pages, no inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE THAT VOL. 4 IS MISSING. Volume the first: front board nearly detached, front endpapers and title pages have damp stain, viii + 408 pages. Volume the second: front board detached, rear endpapers have damp stain, iv + 470 pages. Volume the third: front board nearly detached, iv + 444 pages. Volume the fifth: front board detached and rear board nearly detached, viii + 444 pages. Volume the sixth: viii + 396 pages. Volume the seventh: viii + 416 pages. Volume the eighth: iv + 412 pages. Volume the ninth: front board detached, viii + 460 pages. Volume the tenth: iv + 404 pages. Volume the eleventh: iv + 390 pages. Volume the twelfth: front board detached, iv + 450 pages + index. Heavy set so additional postage will be requested for overseas orders. Fair with no dust jacket.
Aucott & Thomas
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GBP 80.00 [Appr.: EURO 95.5 US$ 106.45 | JP¥ 15315]
Keywords: Leather bindings Dr Johnson Dictionary Lexicography William Shakespeare