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1907 The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell 2 x Large Leather Volumes (1 of 5)
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1907 The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell 2 x Large Leather Volumes

REF: ES1568 / LA476157
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Description
1907 The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, London 1907 Complete in two volumes First Edition Set Hardbacks bound in early 20th century half leather bindings, marbled endpapers, both volumes illustrated throughout with full page plates & numerous illustrations among text. Leather bindings bound by J. H. Fensham of London Each book measures approx 10 x 8 inches A good detailed set on Johnson & in attractive leather bindings
measurements
Height:
10 in
Width:
8 in
declaration
Elder Books & Collectables has clarified that the 1907 The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell 2 x Large Leather Volumes (LA476157) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1907
condition
Few small areas of peeling to leather, light rubbing to top & bottom of spines, few minor marks to boards, corners bumped, occasional light foxing, occasional creases to pages or corner margins, two private bookplates to front endpapers, Overall a very good set with boards firmly attached
location
This 1907 The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell 2 x Large Leather Volumes is located in Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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