BOSWELL, James (1740-95). The Life of Samuel Johnson, edited by Alexander Napier. London: George Bell, 1884. 5 volumes including Johnsoniana, 4°. Titles printed in red and black, plates on india paper, mounted (some staining). Contemporary half calf, spines gilt in compartments, top edges gilt, others uncut. NUMBER 66 OF 104 COPIES, signed by Charles Whittingham & Co. cf. Lowndes I, 242. (5)

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BOSWELL, James (1740-95). The Life of Samuel Johnson, edited by Alexander Napier. London: George Bell, 1884. 5 volumes including Johnsoniana, 4°. Titles printed in red and black, plates on india paper, mounted (some staining). Contemporary half calf, spines gilt in compartments, top edges gilt, others uncut. NUMBER 66 OF 104 COPIES, signed by Charles Whittingham & Co. cf. Lowndes I, 242. (5)

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