The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. [9 Volumes (of 12)]

Johnson, Samuel; Murphy, Arthur

Published by J. Nichols and Son, et al., London, 1810

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New edition, edited by Murphy with "An Essay on His Life and Genius". Lacking Volumes 10-12, the set is otherwise complete. Period full brown calf polished calf over marbled boards, spines with raised bands, contrasting red and black morocco labels, and gilt floral tooling within elaborate gilt-bordered compartments, covers bordered with interlocking geometric devices in gilt, marbled endpapers (the entire set has been expertly rebacked in tan calf preserving original spines; red spine label of volume 6 replaced; boards rubbed at extremities; some wear to the original spines and labels; some foxing throughout). AN ATTRACTIVE SET IN PERIOD DRESS, expertly rebacked for generations of use. Volume contents: I. Essay on the life and genius of Dr. Johnson, by Arthur Murphy. Poems.--II. Philological tracts. Political essays. Miscellaneous essays.--III. A dissertation upon the Greek comedy, translated from Brumoy. General conclusion to Brumoy's Greek theatre. Dedications. Preface to Payne's tables of interest. Adventurer. History of Rasselas.--IV.-VI. The rambler.--VII. The idler.--VIII. Miscellaneous essays. Political tracts. A journey to the western islands of Scotland.--IX . Lives of the English poets (Part I). Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 0782202

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. [9 ...

Publisher: J. Nichols and Son, et al., London

Publication Date: 1810

Binding: Full Leather

Illustrator: engraved frontis Portrait in First Volume

Condition: Very Good

Edition: New Edition.

Book Type: Book