The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell w marginal comments by Mrs Piozzi 1963 Heritage Press 3 Vol set historical biography books
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This is a near fine (almost like new) 3 volume set of hardcovers w accompanying slipcases. 1963 Heritage Press. Includes original Sandglass pamphlet as issued. Each volume is still crisp and clean inside and out. NOTE: there is light dust spotting along outer top edges, see photo, but does not carry over to inside pages. Inside pages of each volume are still crisp and clean. The bindings are tight and straight, featuring fine sewn (not glued) bindings. Bound in brown hardcover boards, each volume is near fine with only hints of shelf wear to hardcover boards. The accompanying slipcases are all very good in marbled design. Slipcases very good and solid with only very light shelf wear. Each volume medium octavo book size or 6.6" x 9.5" each.
Written in 1791, this is the bio by James Boswell is of English writer Samuel Johnson. It has been considered one of the greatest English biographies, notable for its success and extensive coverage of Johnson' conversations. But, the author took liberties in his writing and even changed or censored some comments. It is still an important work on Johnson and his times. This 3 volume edition contains marginal comments from two copies annotated by Hester Piozzi. Intro by Edward G. Fletcher. The set includes the original Sandglass pamphlet as issued by Heritage Press.
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