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Click here to see our other books! The Life of Samuel Johnson James Boswell 1857-1859 G. Routledge & Co : London 7.5" by 5" xxxii, 291; viii, 298; viii, 298, [1]; viii, [1], 10-300, [4]pp SUMMARY A four volume set of one of the most famous biographical works by James Boswell, of his dear friend Samuel Johnson. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage : £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION A complete four volume set of The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell. New Edition copies which are elucidated by copious notes and illustrated with numerous portraits, views and characteristic designs, engraved from authentic sources. The volumes comprise of an account of his studies and numerous works, in chronological order, a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons, an dvarious original pieces of his composition. Samuel Johnson was an English writer, poet, playwright, critic and editor. This biography has been suggested at being 'the most famous single work of biographical art in the whole of literature.' James Boswell was a Scottish biographer and is best known for this biographical work of his friend Samuel Johnson. All four volume are extensively illustrated throughout the text and have a frontispiece and decorative title. Volume III has a folding plate and a page of adverts to the rear and Volume IV has four pages of adverts to the rear. CONDITION In quarter calf binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, smart with a few light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound with generally bright and clean pages. Overall Condition: Near Fine 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
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