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Sale 357: Fine & Rare Books (#357) 06/14/2007 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 06/14/2007 1:00 PM PDT

Lot #31 The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$187.50

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Title:

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

Author:

Boswell, James

Place Published:

Boston

Publisher:

W. Andrews and L. Blake

Date Published:

1807

Description:

3 volumes. 500; 512; 543 pp. Engraved frontispiece, 2 folding plates. (8vo) 8¾x5¼, contemporary full tree calf, spines stamped in gilt. First American Edition from the Fifth London Edition.

The first edition of Boswell's Life of Johnson to include an index.

Condition:

An ex-library copy with embossed and rubberstamped ownership markings on flyleaves and title pages. Spine labels lacking, joints and edges worn; foxing throughout; overall very good.

Item#:

181256

Headline:

Boswell's Life of Johnson 1st American Edition
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