Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson L.L.D. 10 Volumes (complete).

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

London: John Murray 1836. Sm. 8vo. Orig. cloth over marbled boards (lightly rubbed: corners worn). Marbled text-block. Spines with raised bands and gilt. With b/w frontisps. illust. title-pages and fold. illusts. Marbled end-papers. Very light foxing in Volume 1. Water staining on frontisp. title-page and illusts. in Vol. 6 not affecting text. Some of the spines slightly rubbed otherwise a fine set. NOTE: This biography of Samuel Johnson the English writer who is credited with the creation of the first English Dictionary was a success right from its publication in 1791. Dr. James Boswell was meticulous in his research and inclusion of Johnson's conversations.