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The Life of Samuel Johnson, L.L.D. Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides (Complete in 10 Volumes -- Signed Zaehnsdorf Bindings) Author: James Boswell Title: The Life of Samuel Johnson, L.L.D. Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides (Complete in 10 Volumes -- Signed Zaehnsdorf Bindings) Publication: London: John Murray, 1835. Description: Full leather. A lovely complete set of the first illustrated edition (1835), bound in the late 19th century in a full tan morocco by the formidable Zaehnsdorf Bindery of London (for the Gardenside Bookshop of Boston). Intricate gilt-tooling and design within the compartments, 3 separate offsetting dark-brown leather labels along each spine. Just the faintest touch of light soiling to several of the panels, lavish former owner bookplates (The McGinley family of Wilton, Connecticut) at each front pastedown and facing front free endpaper. Uniform 16mos, top-edges gilt, wonderful full-page engravings complementing Boswell's immortal text throughout. (Continuing from the title page: "To Which Are Added, Anecdotes by Hawkins, Piozzi, Murphy, Tyers, Reynolds, Steevens, &c -- And Notes by Various Hands"). Very Good +. Seller ID: 23423 Appledore Books Waccabuc, NY We offer an eclectic selection, specializing in childrens, art, photography, literature, history, chess, sports and more. Guarantee We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and we stand behind what we offer for sale. Any item may be returned for any reason within 30 days of receipt. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. Delivery typically takes a week, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will send you a prompt refund, once the actual shipping costs are known. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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A wonderful first edition, exactly is described an illustrated, and boxed with care to ensure safe undamaged unfolded delivery. I’m very pleased with my purchase and with his eBay transaction. A+
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