The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

Sir John Hawkins

Published by J. Buckland; J. Rivington and Sons; T. Payne and Sons; et al, London, 1787

About this Item

The first edition of the first full-length biography on Samuel Johnson to be published, pre-dating Boswell's influential work. The first edition.Hawkins' biography was the first full length work to look into the life and work of Samuel Johnson, published four years before Boswell's 'Life'.This biography was criticised by friends of Johnson and by Hawkins' rival, Boswell, for his writing veering into digressions unrelated to Johnson.ESTC citation number T110655.A good candidate for rebinding.Bookplate of Sir Walter Rawlinson to the reverse of the title page. Rawlinson was a banker and politician, who sat in the House of Commons from 1774 to 1790. In a full calf binding. Externally, boards are detached but present, mismatched calf boards. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine, a little heavier to the head. Rubbing to the spine and extremities. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards, and rubbing to the rear board. Front endpaper is detached with the front board, endpaper detaching from the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with the occasional spot. Tide mark to the title page and following page. Fair. Seller Inventory # 844P37

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

Publisher: J. Buckland; J. Rivington and Sons; T. Payne and Sons; et al, London

Publication Date: 1787

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Fair

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book