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BOSWELL, James. The Life of Samuel Johnson. London: by Henry Baldwin for Charles Dilly, 1791.
2 volumes, 4° (268 x 210mm.). Engraved portrait by J. Heath after Sir Joshua Reynolds and 2 engraved plates. (2 leaves of dedication loose, volume II lacks first blank leaf, a few minor stains, some leaves with waterstain in upper margin, a few marginal tears.) Contemporary calf, spine gilt with red and green lettering pieces (slightly rubbed, splits in hinges of volume I). Provenance: Ben Damph Forest Library (stamp on front paste-downs). FIRST EDITION, second issue with 'give' on page 135, line 10. Rothschild 463. (2)
2 volumes, 4° (268 x 210mm.). Engraved portrait by J. Heath after Sir Joshua Reynolds and 2 engraved plates. (2 leaves of dedication loose, volume II lacks first blank leaf, a few minor stains, some leaves with waterstain in upper margin, a few marginal tears.) Contemporary calf, spine gilt with red and green lettering pieces (slightly rubbed, splits in hinges of volume I). Provenance: Ben Damph Forest Library (stamp on front paste-downs). FIRST EDITION, second issue with 'give' on page 135, line 10. Rothschild 463. (2)