[Rarebooks] FS: Nice leatherbound set of Boswell's Life of Johnson, 1826

[Bob Petrilla]

Boswell, James. THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account
of His Studies and Works...Original Pieces of His Composition... London:
Baynes & Son, 1826. First Edition. Four volumes; engraved portrait, foldout
plate. Bound in straight-grain morocco, contemporary with the books, dyed
olive, paneled spines with gilt designs and leather labels, marbled
endpapers and edges, dentelles. Bindings lightly rubbed along edges as
usual. On the blank flyleaf of Volume III is a pencilled signature:
"General C.W. Hervey, C.B., 1885, Torquay." 8.75" x 5.25" Very Good. Full
leather.
"With Malone's Notes and Illustrations; and, for the first time, Piozzi's
Anecdotes of Dr. Johnson."     $200.00

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