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Click here to see our other books! The Life of Samuel Johnson comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; A Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with many Eminent Persons; and various Original Pieces of his Composition. The whole exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain for near Half a Century during which he Flourished. James Boswell 1831 Charles Tilt : London 6.5" by 4" xv, [1], 622pp. SUMMARY A bright copy of this uncommon edition of James Boswell's famous biography of Dr Johnson in striking signed binding. An Important Work,Leather Binding,Rebound,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage : £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A new edition of Scottish biographer James Boswell's celebrated biography of Samuel Johnson, often described as one of the greatest English biographies of all time. Edited by John Wilson Croker. In charming full crushed morocco binding signed 'WPE'. Vignette illustration to title page. Complete with half title. Decorations to tissue guard to face title page. With copious notes and biographical illustrations by Edmond Malone. Samuel Johnson was an English author, well-known in the literary world for his many lasting contributions to various areas of humanist art, including poetry, essay-writing, biography, and more. He is described by the 'Oxford Dictionary of National Biographies' as the most distinguished man of letters in English history. This biography is notable for its extensive reports of Johnson's conversation, compiled through Boswell's acquaintance of Johnson since 1763. Originally published in 1791. CONDITION In full morocco binding with five raised bands, gilt lettering to spine, gilt to edges. Externally very smart with light fading to spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally very clean throughout. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques