Published By: Office of The National Illustrated Library
Undated, but preface dated 1851. 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. A new edition, elucidated by copious notes and illustrated with numerous portraits, views and characteristic designs, engraved from authentic sources. Original blind stamped decorative cloth bindings. Gilt titles and decoration to spine. Cloth faded and discoloured, particularly spine. Shelf wear to the top and tail of the spine and corners, occasional minor loss. Endpapers a little marked, front board to volume 3 detached from contents. Boards to other Volumes also a little loose. Contents a little foxed but generally good. Illustrated.
Book Condition: Fair
Author: James Boswell
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 080279
Price £45.00
