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BOSWELL, James. The Life of Samuel Johnson. London: Henry Baldwin, 1791.
2 volumes, 4o (275 x 210 mm). Stipple-engraved portrait frontispiece after Reynolds by Heath, 2 engraved plates in Vol. II (slight spotting especially to last leaves, pl. 2 slightly browned, 45 mm tear to Lll2, Vol. II, not touching text). Contemporary tree calf (rebacked, preserving original gilt spine with red and green lettering pieces, corners renewed). Provenance: B. Cobb (engraved armorial bookplate); Robert Norton Ganz (bookplate).
FIRST EDITION, with the misprint "gve" on line 10, page 135 of Vol. I. Pottle 79; Rothschild 463. (2)
2 volumes, 4
FIRST EDITION, with the misprint "gve" on line 10, page 135 of Vol. I. Pottle 79; Rothschild 463. (2)