The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. 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 never before published. The whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great Britain... The ninth edition, revised and augmented. In four volumes
by BOSWELL, JAMES
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London: T. Cadell, F.C. & J. Rivington [et al.], 1822. First Chambers edition; 4 volumes, 8vo, pp. [2], xxxv, [1], 444; [2], 462; [2], 446; [2], 495; engraved frontispiece portrait after Reynolds, folding engraved facsimile of Johnson's handwriting, folding engraved Round Robin plate; later quarter polished black calf over marbled boards by R. Carswell, Belfast, with his ticket on front pastedown; red morocco labels on gilt-paneled spines; minor rubbing and cracking; generally very good, sound set. "This edition was edited by Boswell's friend Alexander Chambers. In his Advertisement Chalmers says that at Malone's request he contributed a few notes and corrections to the sixth edition, 'and has now added many more, as well as some additional particulars.' ... His additional notes to this edition are not extensive but are solid and useful" (Pottle). Pottle 89.
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- The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. 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 never before published. The whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great Britain... The ninth edition, revised and augmented. In four volumes
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- BOSWELL, JAMES
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- T. Cadell, F.C. & J. Rivington [et al.]
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- London
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- 1822
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