James Boswell, The Life of Samuel Johnson, 1851. Illustrated, First Edition.

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. An Account of His Studies and Numerous Works ( Boswell's Life of Johnson. Illustrated.
Condition: Very good. Illustrated (illustrator). First Edition.
The first publication of this illustrated edition, published by the Office of the National Illustrated Library in 1851 (Date is not on the main page but at the end of the books introduction).
Four volumes complete in 2. Bound in quarter tan calfskin, with lovely matching boards with gold stripe gilt surrounds, pages with a marbled edge effect, view images.
A very good set with some light wear to the edges of the calfskin binding.
A New Edition, elucidated by copious notes, and illustrated with numerous, portraits, views, and characteristic designs, engraved from authentic sources.
Pages, vol i 291, vol ii 300, vol iii 298, vol iv 300.
1317 grams in weight.
With Round Robin fold out, see images.
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