The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. A New Edition in Twelve Volumes. With an Essay on his Life and Genius, by Arthur Murphy, Esq.

  • Johnson, Samuel
  • London: Printed for Nichols and Son [et al] 1816

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12 vols., 8vo, pp. v, [ii], iv-viii, 411, [1]; [iv], 472; [iv], 463, [1]; vi, 446; vi, 443, [1]; vi, 397, [1]; v, [i], 410; iv, 412; [iv], 460; [iv], 408; [iv], 391, [1]; iv, 450, [94, index] + frontispiece to vol. 1. Contemporary diced calf, spines divided by raised bands between double gilt rules, red morocco labels, 5th compartments lettered direct in gilt, other compartments tooled centrally in gilt. Final bifolium of vol. 1 sprung, a little marginal worming to vol. 9. A little rubbed and marked, some insect damage to vol 2. Armorial bookplates of Ralph Oakden to pastedown, his ownership inscription to title-page of vol. 1.

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