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BOSWELL James  The Life of Samuel Johnson LLD
Office of the National Illustrated Library (1851) (new edition with copious notes)
comprehending an account of his studies and numerous works in chronological order; a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published: the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great Britain, for nearly half a century during which he flourished, four volumes bound as two, contemporary full-leather, raised bands, decorated gilt, leather labels, skilfully rebacked with original backstrips relaid, minor marks to upper cover volume I, corners rubbed, illustrated, marbled edges, feintly spotted, a handsome set. first published in five volumes 1831; 291, 298, 298 and 300 pages;
£30.00    (equal to approx. US$46.98* or €37.49* for 25 May 2012)

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