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Click here to see our other books! The Life of Samuel Johnson James Boswell; Roger Ingpin 1925 Charles E. Lauriat Company : Boston 10" by 7.5" xxxvi, 364; xv, 365-762; xii, 763-1172pp. SUMMARY A new illustrated edition of James Boswell's famous biography of Samuel Johnson, complete in three volumes, two of which are in uniform Bayntun signed half morocco binding. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Pleasing Copy,Rebound,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage : £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION A collection complete in three volumes of this work by Scottish biographer James Boswell, often described as one of the greatest English biographies of all time. A new edition with edited with notes by Roger Ingpen. With numerous illustrations facsimile and maps, including thirteen plates in photogravure. Collated, complete. 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. This edition is reprinted from that prepared by Mr Mowbray Morris for the 'Globe' series of 1893. Volume I and III in uniform Bayntun signed half morocco bindings over cloth covered boards, volume II in attractive half morocco binding over pictorial paper covered boards. Complete with half titles. CONDITION Volume I and III in uniform Bayntun signed half morocco bindings over cloth covered boards, volume II in attractive half morocco binding over pictorial paper covered boards. With gilt to the top edges. Externally very smart with minor shelf war and minor rubbing to the spine and extremities. Volume III with a previous ownership inscription to the front free endpaper, dated 1946. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. With numerous illustrations facsimile and maps, including thirteen plates in photogravure. Collated, complete. Frontispieces are protected by tissue guards. Overall Condition: Very Good 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
michael cosgro
Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
DancOfDeth4f
The shipping was lightning fast, arriving in 3 days from UK to US. The book was packaged with extreme care, very important for an antique book. The overall condition of the book is also unbelievable for its age, even better than described. I’ve purchased numerous other books from this seller, and the quality and price have always been outstanding. Great eBay seller. Thanks!
Simcha Hoffmann
A+ Top Ebayer. The Book is an amazing piece of history. It is def authentic. Grades are a little generous in the listing at Near fine and good for a book that is 115 years old. Seller was fast to answer questions and it was shipped at ludicrous speed as I received it 2 days later. I would buy again and I encourage others to have the confidence to do so as well.