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London: Macmillan and Co Limited, 1925, Later Edition two Volumes of three (Vols II and III). Contemporary half goat skin by Maclehose of Glasgow, gently rubbed and worn, gilt decorated spines, titles in gilt, five raised bands, top page edges gilt. James Boswell, 9th Laird of Auchinleck (1740 1795), was a Scottish biographer, diarist, and lawyer, born in Edinburgh. He is best known for his biography of his friend and older contemporary the English writer Samuel Johnson, which is commonly said to be the greatest biography written in the English language. A great mass of Boswell's diaries, letters and private papers were recovered from the 1920s to the 1950s, and their ongoing publication by Yale University has transformed his reputation. Vol II 470pp; Vol III 522pp. Approximately 9 inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition nicely sun faded, gilt titles and decorations, five raised bands. Joints good condition gently rubbed and worn. Corners good condition gently bumped and worn. Boards good condition half leather with cloth boards, rubbed and worn. Page edges good condition top edge dust darkened, gilt, others tanned and foxed. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition sound. Paste downs good condition marbled. End papers good condition marbled, subsequent papers maps tanned. Title good condition tanned. Pages good condition tanned. Binding good condition attractive. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1912 Binding: Hardback. Seller Inventory # ABE-1662136535060
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